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Nabuko is designed to meet the needs of tomorrow’s workers. It offers flexible, modular spaces equipped with the most advanced technologies. Each space is designed to foster creativity, collaboration and well-being.

Nabuko’s hexagonal, modular configuration offers a major advantage: ease of layout. The open, flexible spaces can be adapted to the specific needs of each activity. Numerous openings ensure optimum natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting. In this way, the project combines aesthetics, functionality and sustainability, perfectly meeting the expectations of forward-looking, innovative companies.

As a home for an international community, Nabuko reflects the values of inclusiveness and openness. It pushes the boundaries of traditional architecture by fusing nature, technology and humanity. Designed to inspire and connect, it becomes a symbol of the future of work.

Technical utilities (hot and cold water, heating, cooling, ventilation, electricity) are made available to tenants, enabling them to adapt to their specific needs.

Interior spaces can be adapted, with technical expectations ready for a variety of specific layouts.

Solar panels:

The entire roof is covered with photovoltaic panels to produce electricity, reducing energy costs for users.

Green roofs and terraces:

An adequate layer of soil allows for abundant planting, helping to regulate temperature and create natural thermal insulation.

Ecological features:

The building incorporates all the latest ecological solutions, such as:

• Geothermal energy for heating and cooling
• High-performance thermal insulation
• Natural solar protection
• Concrete walls for mass and thermal inertia
• Natural building materials
• Rainwater management with retention and recovery for watering purposes

Energy efficiency:

• Swisspor PIR Alu thermal insulation and triple glazing
• Geothermal heat pump system for heating and cooling
• Intelligent energy management (KNX), including blind control to optimise thermal and comfort requirements

Heating and cooling system:

• Heating and cooling via heat pump on geothermal probes
• Geo-cooling system for greater energy efficiency
• Domestic hot water production using a thermodynamic boiler

Ventilation and air quality:

• Single or double flow ventilation system, depending on requirements, with heat recovery
• Natural ventilation for the car park

Accessibility for electric cars:

• Charging points: 1 charging point per 4 parking spaces
• Empty tubes for future charging points (cars and bikes)

The honeycomb structure of beehives, based on their hexagonal geometry, inspires architecture thanks to its structural, aesthetic and economic advantages.

• Structural efficiency: Solid and resistant, it can be used to build stable structures while minimising the materials required.
• Aesthetic appeal: its symmetry and modularity create dynamic, varied spaces, avoiding long, monotonous, repetitive corridors
• Cost reduction: By optimising the use of materials, it limits expenditure and waste
• Energy efficiency: This shape maximises energy efficiency, reducing heating, cooling and lighting requirements
• Reduced environmental impact: The use of sustainable materials and reduced energy consumption means that construction is more environmentally friendly.

Outdoor areas:

• Landscaped terraces with numerous planting options
• Outdoor gardens with generous planting and shaded areas, designed for relaxation or sporting activities
• Private external access and circulation for bikes, cars and unloading lorries
• Secure, naturally ventilated underground parking with the option of compartmentalisation

This unique geometry combines space optimisation, cost-effectiveness, aesthetics and durability, while meeting modern construction requirements.

The Nabuko building, inspired by the hanging gardens of Babylon, reinvents the balance between nature, design and innovation to offer an environment where well-being, connectivity and sustainability meet.

This innovative building is based on a honeycomb structure inspired by natural hexagonal shapes. This geometric pattern offers a modular, harmonious design that optimises the volume/thermal envelope ratio, thereby improving energy efficiency. The hexagonal architecture creates luminous, rational spaces while offering an original aesthetic, conducive to an inspiring and stimulating working environment.

With a direct link to nature, the project incorporates abundant vegetation on the roofs and terraces. The patios and outdoor spaces on each level encourage fluid interaction/communication between inside and outside, while improving thermal and acoustic comfort for occupants. These elements enhance the well-being of future international workers, while reflecting a strong commitment to the environment and sustainable architecture.

Ursula de Rham Xirinachs, an architect with over 20 years experience, graduated with honours from the University of Architecture in Barcelona and holds a postgraduate degree from EPFL. She has been co-head of de Rham Architectes in Lausanne since 2010, and has completed numerous projects in Switzerland and abroad.