University Hospital Basel

Giuliani Hönger Architekten AG, CH

Underground connection to the City Parking Hebelstrasse

The “Swing, Fire Protection Ceiling EI30 and Fire Protection Ceiling EI60” system installed by Metalit in the underground passage connecting the City Parking to the University Hospital Basel is by far the most colorful project of its kind. The metal ceiling surfaces, designed in strong warm red tones, not only create a pleasant atmosphere but also ensure excellent acoustics, fire protection, and earthquake resistance.

The passage, known as the “Panton Corridor,” was originally designed in 1978 by the Danish architect and designer Verner Panton and has since been known for its vibrant colors. Due to the construction of Klinikum 2, the original corridor had to be dismantled, and a new passage designed according to Panton’s plans was opened at a different location. The new access point is located on the 4th basement level of the City Parking and leads to Hebelgasse.

Functionality Meets Design

This project demonstrates that design also has an important place in hospitals. It is a prime example of how metal ceilings can be more than purely functional — colorful accents also add structure and character to the space. Thanks to its design, the corridor gains visual depth. The installed metal ceilings in the “Swing, Fire Protection Ceiling EI30, Fire Protection Ceiling EI60” version (Perforation: Rg 0.7 – 1.5%), in the colors (NCS S 1085-Y90R, NCS S 3060-R10B, NCS S 4502-Y, NCS S 5040-R30B, NCS S 5045-B10G, NCS S 5502-Y, NCS S 5540-R90B, NCS S 6030-R50B, NCS S 6502-Y), significantly enhance the visual appearance of the underground space in addition to providing perfect acoustics.

Photo: Mark Niedermann