The eight-story block at Börsenstrasse 7-11 has been given a contemporary update with a new facade made of light-colored Trosselfels limestone. We transformed its appearance by replacing the narrow continuous window bands with large vertical openings that span two stories each. Dark, lightweight metal window elements are recessed, adding depth to the facade, while spandrel glass plates in front align flush with the natural stone surface. Instead of simply extending into the distance, the building now stands out prominently as a focal point in the cityscape. The natural stone cladding extends between the windows of the bank’s offices down to the street level. Meanwhile, the two stores flanking the passageways into the block are slightly set back and fully glazed, creating a pavilion-like effect.

The new building at the prominent Börsenplatz 1 occupies an L-shaped footprint extending into the block’s interior. It offers seven floors of high-quality, flexible office space available for rent, while the ground floor houses space for dining and upscale shopping. A notable architectural feature is the two-story-high arcade that wraps around the corner, guiding passers-by into the pedestrian zone and giving the building an elegant pedestal. This new building directly adjoins the existing building on both sides. The upper five stories, clad in Trosselfels limestone, are neatly gridded to maximize daylight in the offices. The design reinterprets the neighboring building’s motif of indented windows set behind spandrel glass. The corner cuts a striking figure in the cityscape with its cleanly aligned openings and arcade supports framing a clear view of the recessed storefront’s elegant curve.