Sursee Campus lays foundation stone for new multifunctional pavilion
A multifunctional space that meets the latest technical and ecological requirements is being built at the Sursee campus. The opening is scheduled for spring 2022, and the foundation stone will be laid on September 13, 2020.
As a replacement for the old indoor swimming pool, great things are being created in Sursee: a multifunctional pavilion for congresses, trade fairs and corporate events, as well as a spacious and modern entrance area with hotel reception. The new hall is versatile, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and meets the highest ecological requirements.
Campus Sursee invests quasi "anti-cyclically
Now that all major events have been canceled, such a new building? Deputy Director Thomas Stocker is optimistic: "The demand for large rooms has increased at the Sursee campus over the years. We see great potential for the future in this - despite current difficult Corona times." The total cost of 13 million Swiss francs is being borne by the Sursee Campus Foundation of the Swiss Master Builders' Association. The new replacement building is divided into two sections. On the one hand, there is the lower reception area with adjacent foyer, and on the other, the higher multifunctional pavilion. The multifunctional pavilion is intended to symbolize the center of the Sursee campus and be recognizable from afar. The floor area is 800 m2 and can be divided into two equally sized rooms. The multifunctional pavilion can be used for exhibitions, general meetings, conventions, conferences, banquets, aperitifs, exams, seminars, car presentations and much more.
Opening for the 50th Campus Birthday
With this new building, too, the Sursee campus, as a certified 2,000-watt site, is fulfilling its role model function in the construction industry. The pavilion is oriented to the existing heights of the adjacent grill restaurant Baulüüt. The new hall is integrated into the site ensemble, thus achieving an internal densification in a natural way. On the outside, the façade of curtain-type profiled glass reflects the surrounding hilly landscape. The photovoltaic system on the roof is 600 m2 in size; a total of 370 photovoltaic modules will be installed. Rainwater is used for toilet and garden irrigation. Pascal Ziegler, Head of Infrastructure, emphasizes: "The 2000-watt site specifications are being met and the CO2-neutral path is being successfully continued with this new building." A time capsule will be bricked in at the laying of the foundation stone on September 13, 2020. It will contain a daily newspaper of that date, a coin set with the current Swiss circulation coins, and this media release. If everything goes according to plan, the building will be inaugurated in time for the 50th anniversary of the Sursee campus in spring 2022.
