Rainpark 18
2555 Brügg
Biel: Siedlung Rainpark
Further development of the iconic Halen estate
Planning and execution
1968–1970
Architects
Client
Atelier 5 and A. Laager
Description
This residential development, situated on a hillside and comprising narrow terraced houses and a six-storey block of flats, is one of the high-quality extensions to the Halen estate. With its dense, spatially varied layout, it combines Classic Modernism with a design reminiscent of Mediterranean and historic urban structures.
Cul-de-sacs, open spaces and staggered outdoor areas characterise the layout of the estate. Exposed concrete, concrete slats acting as brise-soleil, green roofs and terraces, as well as narrow maisonette units, reflect Le Corbusier’s design language. The apartment block, built in 1970, draws on motifs from the Unité d’habitation and, as a striking finale, provides a landmark visible from afar.
Visits and guided tours
Type of tour: Guided group tours; no individual tours
Booking: Required
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Meeting point: By the car park
The tour at 4.00 pm is in French.
Guided Tours
Saturday, 14:00-14:45 - Nicolas de Wurstemberger, Architekt BFH
Saturday, 15:00-15:45 - Andrzej Rulka, dipl. Architekt ETH
Saturday, 16:00-16:45 - René Koelliker, Historien de l'art, collaborateur scientifique (Französisch)
Saturday, 17:00-17:45 - Nicolas de Wurstemberger, Architekt BFH
Directions
From Biel railway station, take bus no. 2 or 75 to "Brügg BE, Sonnhalde", then a 4-minute walk
Location
Rainpark 18
2555 Brügg