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SRF visits Roche in Basel: An exclusive look behind the scenes

A perspective from a height of 205 meters: On Monday,14 July, Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) was a live guest at Roche in Basel for its summer series "Best Aussichten". The broadcast from Roche Building 2, the tallest office building in Switzerland, offered a fascinating insight into the world of Roche.

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It was not just about spectacular heights, but above all about what makes this unique workplace so special:

  • Innovation: How the architecture specifically promotes collaboration to advance research.

  • Sustainability: How a modern high-rise is operated with groundwater cooling, regional hydropower, and clever energy use.

  • Purpose: How the direct view of the nearby University Hospital reminds employees of their mission every day – to improve the lives of patients.

Curious? The entire episode «Beste Aussicht im Hochhaus» is now available in the SRF media library.