Without Reto Gisiger it is unlikely that the Pavillon would have been built in record time. The veteran architect, who has helped design several buildings on the Campus, left nothing to chance on this project either.
Born in the United Kingdom and having studied architecture in Canterbury in southern England – a city famous for its Gothic cathedral – Nicholas Bewick feels at home in Italy. This is also apparent in his rendition of the Novartis Pavillon.
Michèle Desalmand and Gordon Jaentsch of iart used their vast experience in interior and lighting design to make the Wonders of Medicine exhibition a memorable experience.
For Irina Stefanova, Global Head Real Estate and Facility Services at Novartis, the Campus is only a small part of her job. But the Pavillon, with its symbolic power and serving as a gateway to the city, is particularly dear to her – a project in which she has played an active role.
Sonja Proksch and Lisa Lo of Blaser Architekten were the linchpin when it came to implementing Michele De Lucchi's Pavillon design on site. Their technical knowledge as well as their expertise in dealing with authorities was crucial in pulling the project through and bringing it to completion on time.
Marco Serra, longtime chief architect of Novartis, has been involved in the development of the Campus since the very beginning. His courage in breaking new ground proved instrumental in setting an example of openness and transparency with the Pavillon.
Site manager Daniel Mischler from Blaser Architekten ensured that all operations ran smoothly and safely.
For Valentin Spiess of iart, devising innovations and developing new construction and exhibition concepts are part of his daily work. Thanks to the commitment and dedication of his team, the Pavillon should soon become a highlight of the Swiss exhibition scene.
Markus Weiersmüller, Isidor Keller, Christian Dannenberger and Tobias Böhmisch from Erne AG ensured that the intricate and complex woodwork was carried out quickly and accurately.
The experienced height workers Dominik Drnek, Tamas Reich, Pavel Zlicar and Martin Kamenik spent months installing the media mesh on the steel roof of the Novartis Pavillon, ensuring a perfect fit.
