Our Conscious Eye On
- Art House Basel

Conscious Hotel

Location

Basel, Switzerland

Architecture

Diener & Diener

Interior Design

Andrea Caputo & Salomé Fäh

The Originals

Antoine Faeh

Set in Basel’s Steinenvorstadt neighborhood, Art House Basel is a cultural touchstone with sustainability at its core. The contemporary structure, made from concrete, black marble, and sustainable natural stone, was built to Swiss Minergie standards. As such, the building was designed to be efficient with LED lighting and green fixtures. During construction, the team discovered building remains and alerted the Basel City Archaeology Department, which photographed and archived the artifacts. To inspire guests to explore the city sustainably, every guest is given a BaselCard, which offers discounts at cultural spaces and free use of local public transportation. As the city is a hub for art and artists, the hotel has launched a series of exhibitions that showcase the work of local creators.

“To find the right balance, it is essential that we educate our guests and communicate our values.”

Antoine Faeh, the Original behind Art House Basel

Art House Basel

Conscious Hotel Principles

Architecture

The hotel was built according to Swiss Minergie standards using sustainable natural stone. During excavation, building remains were discovered, excavated, and archived by the Basel City Archaeology Department.

Waste

The hotel recycles waste, uses refillable toiletries, and chooses natural products instead of plastics wherever possible.

Energy

Due to the Swiss Minergie standard, the building requires far less energy. Energy-efficient devices and LED lighting are used in most cases. Instead of AC, the hotel installed an efficient ventilation system.

Water

Tap water is clean and drinkable in Switzerland. In addition to in-room taps, a water system is installed in the first-floor lounge so that guests can always access filtered water.

Products & Produce

The hotel works with regional partners to offer local products whenever possible. Most of the breakfast buffet consists of regional and organic goods.

Culture

Cultural collaborations are on offer, including a program of art exhibitions that showcase the work of local artists.

Recreation

Thanks to a cooperation with Basel Tourism, guests are given a BaselCard, which offers discounts on many cultural and recreational activities.

Accessibility

The BaselCard allows guests to use public transportation free of charge throughout their stay, including travel to the hotel. The property is easily accessed via public transportation. E-bikes are also available to guests during their stay.

Healthy Workplace

Art House Basel offers fair working conditions regarding hours, health, safety, and training opportunities and has a flat hierarchy to motivate employees to take on more responsibility.

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