Competence centre Sitem-Insel

The sitem-insel houses the Swiss Center for translational medicine and is located on the campus of the Inselspital in Bern. Since the completion of the new competence center in 2019, the University of Bern has been working here with various research groups from the biotech and pharmaceuticals industry to convert medical innovations into clinical products.

In 2018, the Swiss branch of Lindner SE received the order for glass partitions of the type Lindner Life Stereo 125 including matching aluminum tubular frame doors as part of the four-story glass interior facade. The striking, black anodized aluminum frames in the color E6/C35 characterise the modern appearance of the open complex and blend in perfectly with the rest of the building. In addition to optical requirements, the focus was primarily on a fire- and fall-proof design.

The exact ideas and precise customer requests required precise planning and execution from the start. Even when taking the measurements, it had to be ensured that the front metal facings of the glass partitions fit into the joint pattern of the facade over the entire height of the storey. The materials were also delivered according to a strict schedule. The individual elements were transported into the building via crane unloading and various scaffolding towers.