Rotterdam-based architectural firm KAAN Architecten has been awarded the competition to design CERN’s Building 140 which will become the new nerve centre of the Mayrin campus in Geneva An innovative project that will house laboratories classrooms and offices while taking on the role of a link between the main areas of CERN.  The design embodies CERN’s commitment to creating a unified architectural identity, already envisaged in Building 777 on the Prévessin campus which will facilitate collaboration and establish an international benchmark for innovation and knowledge sharing KAAN Architecten's project follows a pragmatic approach and proposes a compact complex optimising the form of each function and integrating them into a unified structure.  with a total built area of ​​approximately 15,600 m² focuses on the Experimental Physics Department (EP) laboratories and workshops for the Detector Technologies group (EP-DT) which is essential for the research process; and the second which will begin after the demolition of the old buildings will contain the educational and training services with the creation of the CERN Learning Centre Building 140 CERN Meyrin by KAAN Architecten Project description by KAAN Architecten Building 140 will enhance the area's urban identity by gathering several of CERN's key activities in a state-of-the-art sustainable building learning and office spaces in a new modern hub for the Meyrin site the European Laboratory for Particle Physics including the renowned Large Hadron Collider (LHC) This facility enables groundbreaking experiments conducted by over 17,000 scientists from institutions worldwide It is now entering a transformative phase under the CERN Master Plan 2040 and Building 140 plays a pivotal role in this process serving as a focal point for redefining the Meyrin campus Together with Building 777 on the Prévessin campus it embodies CERN's commitment to creating a unified architectural identity and setting a world-class benchmark for innovation and knowledge sharing Positioned prominently at the heart of CERN’s Meyrin site Building 140 will serve as a central and highly visible landmark strengthening the connection between key areas of the campus Its strategic location near the main entrance underscores its role as a crucial gathering point for the CERN community and a symbol of the site's ongoing architectural evolution focusing on optimising the shape for each function and integrating them into a unified structure This project is a significant step towards enhancing the campus's character and replacing outdated buildings With a gross floor area of approximately 15,600 m² the design accommodates expanding services while reflecting CERN’s commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration KAAN Architecten’s approach prioritises flexibility and integrating diverse activities within a consistent architectural form The project will be developed in two phases Phase one focuses on the Experimental Physics (EP) Department and workshops for the Detector Technologies (EP-DT) group This phase is crucial for advancing research capabilities ensuring that the EP department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed to cultivate innovation and adaptability The office areas encourage collaboration and idea exchange positioning the building as a centre for CERN’s scientific community Phase two will begin after demolishing existing buildings It will centralise the learning and training services It will also accommodate part of the International Relations (IR) sector a Plenary room for the CERN Directorate (DG) The building’s facades are designed to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding landscape while ensuring future sustainability The facade concept features a modular grid system that supports various programme types enriching the flexibility and adaptability of interior spaces "This project presents an opportunity to establish Building 140 as a distinct landmark that embodies a multidisciplinary architectural approach optimising resources and prioritising environmental sustainability It reflects CERN’s excellence as a centre for research and innovation extending the campus development beyond its traditional underground focus to create a meaningful presence above ground."  KAAN Architecten (lead design architect) - Project team (KAAN Architecten): Javier Cuartero Joeri Spijkers.- Project team (FRES Architectes): Miguel Andreu The Netherlands.Cost controller & quantity surveyor.- TEKHNE Switzerland.MEP engineer advisor.- Gruner AG Switzerland.Electrical engineering.- BETELEC Switzerland.Structural engineering.- T-Group Switzerland.Sustainability advisor.- SuReal Competition phase.- 2024.Design phases.- 2024 - 2026.Delivery (expected) Phase 01.- 2029.Delivery (expected) Phase 02.- 2033 KAAN Architecten is a Dutch architectural firm based in Rotterdam with over 30 years of experience in a wide range of scales and typologies Vincent Panhuysen and Dikkie Scipio founded KAAN Architecten in 2014 Through a collaborative and analytical design approach and the Dutch building traditions of sustainability and welfare This is further refined by merging practical and academic expertise which supports their response to the increasingly challenging complexities and contradictions of the built environment the firm comprises an international team of architects KAAN Architecten believes that cross-pollination between projects and disciplines fosters the essential critical discourse within the firm KAAN Architecten has engaged in a diverse array of projects within both the public and private sectors project teams have evolved to become progressively multidisciplinary and dynamic Their unwavering focus is on fostering a culture of continual evolution recognising this paramount approach in a profession that undergoes rapid transformation At the heart of KAAN Architecten’s philosophy is the belief that all projects acquire distinctive character through an architecturally curated layered dialogue involving all stakeholders This approach extends to developing enduring relationships with clients each project becomes an opportunity for meaningful engagement achieving architectural solutions that resonate with the diverse voices and perspectives involved Kees Kaan was the founding partner of Claus en Kaan Architecten Kaan graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft in 1987 Since 2006 he has been a professor of Architectural Design at TU Delft and initiator of the Complex Projects Chair The Chair's research focuses on large-scale projects that characterise this era of rapid global urbanisation In 2019 Kaan was appointed Chairman of the Architecture Department he has been a Principal Investigator at the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS) since 2016 Kees Kaan is a lecturer and member of various juries and boards in the Netherlands and abroad Numerous books and exhibitions have been dedicated to his body of work Kees Kaan was officially inducted as a member of the Académie d'Architecture · Vincent Panhuysen brings expertise and vision to each project he undertakes His impact on the architectural landscape is profound with a diverse portfolio encompassing court buildings Panhuysen's approach to design is marked by a deep commitment to the entire process his architectural ethos transcends passing trends emphasising a timeless elegance rooted in relaxed functionalism Central to his design philosophy is a dedication to creating spaces that prioritise spaciousness and clear organisation hallmarks evident in the work of KAAN Architecten His role as a visiting professor at Delft University of Technology further underscores his commitment to shaping the future of architecture through education and mentorship For his special and careful guidance in the renovation of the Provinciehuis of North-Brabant Vincent Panhuysen was awarded the "Commissarispenning" a medal of merit from the Commissioner of the King Wim van de Donk · Dikkie Scipio has been trained in various disciplines She holds a master’s degree in applied arts and interior design from the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague and afterwards qualified as an architect at the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture she owned a gallery in Amsterdam and a design studio in Utrecht ranging from large-scale master plans in urbanism and architecture to furniture and interior design She is an expert in managing complex projects and processes with a particular focus on museums and heritage renovation As a spokeswoman for integrated art and craftsmanship in architecture her views have been featured in many publications and documentaries she has been a professor at the Münster University of Applied Sciences where she holds a chair in Architectural Design In 2023 Dikkie Scipio was recognised as Woman Architect of the Year by the Prix des Femmes Architectes Archive Competitions we probe the fundamental structure of particles that make up everything around us We do so using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments Know more The Higgs Boson The W boson The Z boson The Large Hadron Collider The Birth of the web Antimatter Latest news Media News The research programme at CERN covers topics from kaons to cosmic rays and from the Standard Model to supersymmetry See all resources the auditorium cannot accommodate the CERN community There is only enough space for the officially invited delegations and external guests The event will nonetheless be broadcast live via CERN webcast The webcast will also be retransmitted to the Main Auditorium (Building 500) on the Meyrin site and the BE auditorium (774-R-013) on the Prévessin site should you wish to watch the event alongside your colleagues The CERN Community Support Centre (CCSC) in Building 33 will be unavailable to the CERN community from 11 a.m as it will be exclusively registering press and invited CERN70 guests. However the Service Desk will continue to provide support: the Globe of Science and Innovation and IdeaSquare will be closed Access to this area will be strictly controlled by police and security services Access to the ATLAS site (LHC Point 1) will be severely disrupted due to the convoys of delegations Access to the Complexe Sportif de Maisonnex may also be disrupted The visitor car park next to the Globe and CERN Science Gateway will be closed on 30 September and 1 October the following car parks will be closed on 1 October as they will be used by the invited delegations: please make the necessary arrangements to welcome them If teleworking is compatible with your functions you may prefer to work from home to avoid traffic disruptions which will need to be signed by your supervisor please anticipate traffic disruptions and plan your journey accordingly major traffic disruptions are expected on the roads around the Meyrin site from 11 a.m including the Route de Meyrin and roads between the CERN Meyrin site and Geneva airport These disruptions may also affect bus 68 and tram 18 to and from CERN.  This official event is set to be a moment to remember as invited representatives from across CERN’s Member States Associate Member States and Observers come together to celebrate this historic milestone This article has been updated on 27 September with additional car parks that will be closed on 1 October and more accurate timings of expected traffic disruptions More Social Media Accounts the European Organization for Nuclear Research While the main campus carries out serious scientific exploration (it's home to the Large Hadron Collider bridges the gap between the general public and the people in lab coats The idea of a bridge was taken literally by master of hi-tech architecture Renzo Piano who built the donation-funded project with a transparent skywalk between two raised tubular buildings (reminiscent of his Centre Pompidou in Paris) which cuts through a swath of Swiss forest Within the tubular tunnels are a series of labs and exhibition spaces where science is brought to life for all ages preschool to adult: workshops range from making slime detectors to using liquid nitrogen to explore the properties of superconductors The Gateway also foregrounds the dialogue between art and science with works by the likes of German installation artist Julius von Bismarck and Korean artist and electronic music composer Yunchul Kim beloved installation "Wandering the Immeasurable," by Canadian sculptor Gayle Hermick which pays bendy tribute to the spread of knowledge Buy your copy of the World's Greatest Places issue here More FromWorld’s Greatest Places 2024Maui Cultural LandsBy Michele Bigley Contact us at letters@time.com Delegates of the Intergovernmental Conference of Space Research at Meyrin The meeting was chaired by Sir Harrie Massey of the UK These delegates sanctioned the formation of a Preparatory Commission to Study the Possibilities for European Collaboration in the Field of Space (COPERS) deciding the future direction of Europe in space The collaborative European space effort was officially born 50 years ago European integration in advanced scientific and technological developments was then very much in the air – until two leading scientific statesmen Pierre Auger of France and Edoardo Amaldi of Italy made the first steps towards establishing a significant European presence in space Amaldi’s informal paper on the ‘Introduction to the discussion on space research in Europe’ suggested the creation of a ‘European Space Research Organisation’ that would need five years to get itself off the ground leading to a meeting of those interested with the Committee on Space Research The Sir Harrie Massey came armed with a blueprint for a possible programme for a European space organisation Scientists met again shortly afterwards in Paris A major step forward was taken at this gathering towards formalising the European space programme The high-level meeting of scientific and government officials at CERN approved the Commission to Study the Possibilities for European Collaboration in the Field of Space (COPERS) it was widely accepted that European space science should be organisationally distinct from launcher development Thus were the seeds sown for Europe to enter space with two organisations One was the European Space Research Organisation (ESRO) that emerged from COPERS The other was the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO) whose structure was defined in parallel negotiations between a smaller group of governments and which included a non-European country The latest pocket edition of the Convention for the establishment of a European Space Agency we are used to dealing with a deluge of data but the numerical value behind the word “deluge” has significantly evolved over the years the average amount of collision data recorded on disk by the LHC experiments is a little under 3 petabytes (PB) per day almost equal to the amount that was recorded in one month during Run 1 the current 2024 proton run has written about 200 PB on disk This figure is not far from the 204 PB of data recorded during the whole of Run 2 (2015–2 018) Data is set to crescendo in future runs and with future accelerators; the trend is already very clear but the details will evolve over the years In 2020, it became clear that with the Meyrin Data Centre alone, CERN would not be able to cope with all the data produced by the LHC experiments. The only viable solution to increase storage and processing capacity was to build a new data centre: the Prévessin Data Centre, inaugurated at the beginning of this year All data produced at CERN still passes through the Meyrin Data Centre It is the only place connected to all the experimental sites via the ultra-fast network of optical fibres But beyond the data centres, the general upgrade of the IT services at CERN is a vital ongoing process. As part of this process, the Meyrin Data Centre Console service was retired at the end of March both data centres have been monitored remotely with critical functions being handled by the CERN Control Centre (CCC) operators round-the-clock interventions are no longer required in the data centres thanks to a combination of resilient console operators held a critical role in data storage processing and the operation of computing equipment a custodian of data storage,” explains Olof Bärring Head of the Fabric group’s Infrastructure and Operations section responsible for the operation of the data centres “The manual operations and highly specialised skills of the console operators have underpinned the success of computing at CERN for decades. Their contribution has been invaluable and will go down in CERN history.” and physicists worship this iconic particle physics lab CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) is located just five miles (8 km) west of Geneva and is open to the public The lab’s main attraction is the Large Hadron Collider a particle accelerator that shoots protons around an almost 17-mile (27 km) circular tube Other permanent exhibitsl emphasize CERN’s current projects Two-hour guided tours in English require advance reservations up to 15 days ahead and require a photo ID Information on this page, including website, location, and opening hours, is subject to have changed since this page was last published. 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AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC Located in the street next to the current factory this project combines architectural heritage and technical innovation: the restoration of a historic building on the new site will be joined by the construction of a new building The cornerstone was laid this afternoon in the presence of one member of the Conseil d’Etat Audemars Piguet’s Board of Directors and François-Henry Bennahmias Chief Executive Officer of Audemars Piguet scheduled to be finished by the end of 2025 will offer more than 9,400 m2 of industrial space The new Audemars Piguet Manufacture site is located in Meyrin-Satigny on the former site of the Uhlmann-Eyraud pharmaceutical company built between 1963 and 1965 noted for its historic importance and acquired by Audemars Piguet in 2023 has been refurbished in recent months to accommodate the Manufacture’s activities The project emphasises the optimisation of existing spaces and includes the construction of a new central building with three floors of production space as well as the construction of two wings on the upper ground floor The new manufacturing site will house Audemars Piguet’s case and bracelet production this site was designed by Swiss firm FdMP Architectes with a view to bring together architectural heritage and technical innovation The character of the original building has been preserved as has its U-shaped design arranged around a courtyard garden that links the various spaces The metal structure and plasterwork façades of the original building will form a harmonious contrast with the transparent volume of the new building Designed to take advantage of natural light and encourage interactions between employees the new Manufacture will allow Audemars Piguet to offer a pleasant working environment and ensure the well-being and comfort of its teams All production areas will be floor-to-ceiling glass and organised around the courtyard garden which seamlessly extends into the new building’s piazza Employees will have access to the courtyard via the piazza and will also enjoy two large terraces on the first floor These outdoor spaces will be in addition to the main internal meeting areas that have been built into the design to encourage social interactions and communication between employees from different departments The new manufacturing site will keep with Audemars Piguet’s standards in terms of eco-responsibility while the new building will be awarded the Minergie®-P Eco label The roof sheds on the historic part of the building will provide a constant supply of natural light as will the use of dynamic glass on the façades Solar panels will also be installed on the roof slopes To optimise the layout of the exterior spaces the project will also include the planting of all kinds of vegetation in the surrounding areas – such as in the courtyard the site is located close to public transport and will offer a 56-space underground car park The renovation and construction work was officially started this afternoon and is scheduled to last until the end of 2025 the new Audemars Piguet Manufacture in Meyrin will be able to accommodate 350 employees the État de Genève and the Commune de Meyrin today inaugurated the brand-new Esplanade des Particules an open space firmly focused on welcoming visitors and the general public This large public space was designed with pedestrians and sustainable transport in mind It enhances the integration of CERN into the local urban landscape and improves access to the Laboratory the flags of CERN’s 22 Member States were raised on the new esplanade for the first time and will serve as a signpost for this hub of scientific endeavour and international cooperation CERN’s official address will be 1 Esplanade des Particules is the crowning achievement of the very fruitful collaboration between CERN the État de Genève and the Commune de Meyrin and symbolises CERN’s desire to become ever more open to the world,” said Fabiola Gianotti CERN Director-General.  “It will also form a magnificent setting for the construction of the Science Gateway a new centre for communicating science to the general public and for encounters between CERN’s scientists and visitors.” at the gateway into Geneva and Switzerland came jointly from the République et Canton de Genève who launched an international competition in 2011 for a redesign of the Route de Meyrin The landscape architects Studio Paolo Bürgi of Ticino won the competition with their design which connects CERN’s Reception building to the Globe of Science and Innovation Stephan Bürgi explains the concept: “This esplanade puts everything on the same level with the aim of marking out a completely new space evokes the vectorial shape of a magnetic field.” 40% of the project was financed by the Swiss Confederation in the framework of the Grand Genève urban development project and the remaining 60% was split between the Canton de Genève state councillor in charge of Geneva’s Department of Employment and Health: “This new space constitutes the interface between CERN and the city Building on the success of the Globe of Science and Innovation it will further improve access for the general public to this institution and its passionate scientists represents a great opportunity for the people of this region as well as for the 200 000 visitors that come to CERN every year making this site a major tourist attraction.” Visitors from all over the world come to CERN to attend lectures and events and discover CERN’s permanent exhibitions In order to facilitate access for this ever-growing number of visitors the Esplanade des Particules has been designed as a public space aimed at sharing CERN’s creative and dynamic atmosphere with local and international visitors alike “We are happy that the Esplanade des Particules has come to fruition CERN is a great calling card for our commune and deserves to be shown off,” said Pierre-Alain Tschudi Following the inauguration ceremony for the Esplanade des Particules the world’s largest particle physics laboratory opened its doors to the general public for Researchers’ Night enthusiasts and the uninitiated of all ages participated in this veritable festival of science The Esplanade des Particules incorporates several key developments: is one of the world's leading laboratories for particle physics The Organization is located on the French-Swiss border Serbia and Slovenia are Associate Member States in the pre-stage to Membership Turkey and Ukraine are Associate Member States UNESCO and the United States of America currently have Observer status SCE department has been informed that a works permission with traffic disruption on Meyrin road has just been granted by the French authorities works on green spaces will take place along the Schrödinger road (inside CERN site) and Meyrin Road (French side) These works together with a crane installation and operation in the area will cause traffic disruption on adjacent roads The Jentschke road will be closed for two days from Tuesday 2 to Wednesday 3 April The Schrödinger road will be closed on Tuesday 2 April at 9:00 am until 4:00 pm The Meyrin road will remain open to traffic with temporary two-minute closures every 15 minutes on Tuesday 2 April from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm It is therefore strongly recommended to avoid using these roads and prefer bypasses as far as possible for the whole duration of the works designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop and Brodbeck-Roulet architectes associés The tubular structures that will soon house CERN’s exhibitions are connected by a bridge that passes over the Route de Meyrin at a height of 6 metres The final phase of the work will require the installation of scaffolding around the bridge the scaffolding will be installed during the nights of 29 30 and 31 August and 1 and 5 September between 10 p.m All motor vehicles will be deviated via the Rue Germaine Trillon (D35) which passes throughthe communes of Prévessin-Moens and Ferney-Voltaire in France or via the Avenue Auguste-François-Dubois in the town of Meyrin in Switzerland the tram stops of lines 18 and 68) will remain accessible at all times Cyclists and pedestrians will not be impacted Traffic officers will be present throughout the duration of the work Although every step is being taken to limit the impact of the work as much as possible CERN wishes to apologise in advance for the inconvenience caused and to thank local residents for their understanding Users are encouraged to drive with caution and to comply with the roadsigns that will be put in place CERN's Science Gateway will be an emblematic education and outreach facility Through immersive exhibitions and hands-on educational activities it will enable people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the Laboratory’s discoveries The Science Gateway’s buildings will host inspirational exhibition spaces laboratories for hands-on scientific experiments for students of all ages and a large auditorium hosting events Work is scheduled to begin on Monday 2 March on the creation of cycle lanes on the Meyrin site This will be followed by similar work on the Prévessin site A total of 10km of cycle lanes is foreseen and work is due to be completed by 1 May at the latest Please be aware that workers may be active on the roads of CERN at any time during this period A full article describing this initiative will follow The Etat de Genève and CERN are today announcing the imminent start of work just outside the CERN site to create the brand-new Esplanade des Particules a space worthy of Europe’s leading laboratory for particle physics At the gateway into Geneva and Switzerland CERN is already a top visitor attraction and enjoys global renown The project will integrate the Laboratory better into the local urban landscape making it more open and more easily accessible Work will begin on 18 April and will last for a period of 16 months The idea for an Esplanade des Particules came jointly from the République et Canton de Genève CERN and the Commune de Meyrin. A competition was launched in 2011 for a redesign of the Route de Meyrin intended to showcase the public entrance to CERN The landscape architects Studio Paolo Bürgi of Ticino won this international competition with their design for a large space dedicated to pedestrians and sustainable modes of transport connecting CERN’s Reception to the Globe of Science and Innovation a symbol of CERN and of sustainable development donated to the Organization by the Swiss Confederation more than 120 000 people from all over the world visited CERN the Esplanade des Particules will be a public space aimed at sharing CERN’s creative and dynamic atmosphere with local and international visitors alike 40% of the project is financed by the Swiss Confederation in the framework of the urban development project and the remaining 60% is split between the Canton de Genève “As a cross-border international organisation CERN embodies the spirit of Grand Genève and I’m happy that this project which is worthy of this emblematic institution is coming to fruition,” said Mr Luc Barthassat state councillor in charge of the Department of the Environment “As with the Globe of Science and Innovation which symbolises our desire to welcome the general public the Esplanade des Particules will further demonstrate CERN’s openness to the city of Geneva and to the world,” said Dr Fabiola Gianotti “We are looking forward to working with all of our partners to continue to develop the space around the Globe.” The Esplanade des Particules is a public space comprising several key features: “We are pleased to be participating in this project which will increase CERN’s visibility in the local area,” said Mr Pierre Alain Tschudi administrative councillor for the Commune de Meyrin “This work is fully in line with Meyrin’s desire to create attractive and pleasant public spaces to help us all to live together in harmony.” To know more, watch the video and the see the photos of the design All the updates will be published on CERN neighbours site The annual tests of the 18 kV commutation system (autotransfert) require electrical power cuts on the normal and machine network of the Meyrin site on Saturday 27 January 2018 and Sunday 28 January 2018 from 6:00 am to 22:00 pm Frequent power cuts will occur on the Meyrin site The EN-EL group recommends that you turn off all your critical equipment and computer equipment For any further information please refer to the "note de coupure" https://edms.cern.ch/ui/file/1891310/2/ENNC_EL_2018_004_V2_AUTOTRANSFERT_MEYRIN_PLAN.pdf and the map below of the Meyrin site showing buildings affected by these power cuts cyclists will be required to use the access control gate to the right of Entrance B when they leave the Meyrin site (see map) so that their exit can be registered (which is not the case when they use the road) This measure is being introduced in the context of COVID-19 because it is essential to know how many people are present on the CERN sites at all times Please note that the bicycle turnstiles at Entrances A The twenty-two flags of the CERN Member States are fluttering again in front of the Meyrin site they were hoisted by scientists from each Member State during the inauguration ceremony of the Esplanade des Particules The flags are arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the country in French or Allemagne) closest to the Geneva city centre and and the last flag (Switzerland or Suisse) closest to Saint-Genis-Pouilly CERN’s official address is now “Esplanade des Particules 1” The Esplanade des Particules was constructed within the framework of the France-Vaud-Geneva conurbation project following an international urban planning competition It was financed by the Swiss Confederation thousands of visitors traversed the Esplanade on the occasion of Researchers’ Night shows and visits were offered to the curious minds The event was a great success: some 4000 people took part this year Around one hundred volunteers were there to enthusiastically answer their questions It is frequently the case that we take the familiar for granted and what could be more familiar to CERNois than the CERN Main Building Designed in the 1950s by renowned Swiss architect Peter Steiger the Main Building formed part of a coherent design for Europe’s new scientific campus Have you ever noticed the mushroom pillars in the Main Building stairwell They were inspired by Steiger’s time spent working with Frank Lloyd Wright in the United States Or the original lampposts lighting the roads whose elegant design is to be found nowhere else These are features of Steiger’s original vision for CERN which contribute to making the Main Building complex a recognised architectural gem emblematic of the best of 1950s Swiss architecture and protected under Swiss law windows and roof are at the end of their life risks and disruption associated with such a renovation require that the occupants of the building be re-housed for the duration of the works Thanks to the flexibility of the EP department and especially of the CMS and ATLAS experiments B60’s occupants will be moving into part of B42 while the work is carried out and current B42 occupants will be relocated to the newly refurbished SCE Swing Space (B653) and other EP offices across the site Care has been taken to ensure that the office configuration in the areas concerned in B42 will match as closely as possible that of B60 Disruption to the common areas of the Main Building complex and its surroundings will be kept to a minimum built rather like a bridge supported by two pillars means that it can be completely isolated from the structures beneath it While measures are being taken to limit disruptions around B60 it should be noted that the area will be noisier than usual during the first demolition phase that Route Scherrer will be closed for the whole duration of the works and that the CERN shuttle will not stop at Building 500 (passengers should alight at the B39 stop and then walk to the Main Building) 52 and 53 will replace those in the Main Building for rides between the ground floor and the first floor Working closely with the relevant Host State authorities the renovation is scheduled to begin this year following the relocation of the occupants of B60 to B42 in February and March Work should be completed by the middle of 2025 when the B60 occupants will be able to return B60 will once again showcase the architectural vision of Peter Steiger respecting the original features as far as possible eco-friendly and modular office environment that is fit for the twenty-first century and fully compliant with standards The SCE (Site and Civil Engineering) department undertook an extensive photography campaign on the Meyrin and Prévessin sites at the end of 2020 in order to update the exterior photographs in the GIS (geographic information system) portal that were taken in 2013 in collaboration with Google Street View the photographs were taken every five to ten metres from a vehicle equipped with a navigation system featuring a trajectory tracking function as well as seven cameras and a laser imaging A total of 26 kilometres were covered on the Meyrin site as well as 13 kilometres on the Prévessin site which was not included in the initial Street View images which have been assembled as panoramic images using an application developed by the SCE-SAM and EN-ACE groups are already available in the GIS portal but access is restricted to CERN account holders There you will also find photographs of the inside of buildings taken in 2017 and 2018 and images of the underground infrastructure (tunnels and LHC experiments) taken by the EN-ACE group from 2014 onwards The laser scanner used in the exercise also allowed highly precise remote sensing data to be collected in the form of point clouds with a resolution of around 500 points per m2 These can be used in place of a topographic survey in construction projects or to produce a model of an existing building CERN’s vast underground maze spans several hectares in France and Switzerland In addition to the tunnels of the main accelerators some 80 less well-known technical galleries are located underneath the Meyrin and Prévessin sites They contain the infrastructure required to keep the sites and the accelerators running other than the equipment directly related to the operation of the accelerators This includes the cables and pipes connecting the various buildings and facilities as well as heating systems and optical fibres Following approval by the Finance Committee in 2020 a vast project to renovate this underground maze is now taking shape The aim is to make the technical infrastructure more reliable and environmentally-friendly while improving on-site safety some of which are as old as the Organization itself are sorely in need of renovation: the network has not been given a general overhaul since it was first built so incidents could arise that compromise the systems’ functioning The consolidation project will prevent such problems and get the Organization in good shape for its future scientific endeavours Once it had been decided which galleries required work an inventory and 3D modelling campaign began in May 2021 From the access doors to the electrical circuits the entire underground structure will be modelled by teams from the Site and Civil Engineering department (SCE) and the Engineering department (EN) Sébastien Evrard: “When the project is completed our knowledge and understanding of these galleries should be comparable to those of the accelerator caverns.” Preparing for the future means stripping away the past: once the galleries have been fully modelled a lot of obsolete infrastructure will be removed and space will be optimised to make room for the equipment required to operate new facilities such as the data processing centre whose construction on the Prévessin site will start in 2022 “These galleries are vital to all the current projects on the Meyrin and Prévessin sites,” explains Sébastien No effort will be spared to guarantee the reliability of the galleries and the facilities that depend on them other components that are based on obsolete technologies or are in very poor condition will be completely replaced which has financing for an initial ten-year period will inevitably cause some minor disruption in the vicinity of the buildings concerned (see map) who come from almost all the CERN departments are ahead of the game in taking steps to guarantee that essential services continue they are carrying out two pilot schemes to assess their technical processes and their ability to keep the disruption to a minimum The lessons learned will be applied across the project The smooth running of the pilot projects around Buildings 376 and 860 bodes well for an effective and coordinated consolidation campaign “I’m particularly pleased with the commitment shown by all the teams involved,” says Sébastien “They’re working together to achieve an objective that’s important to all of us: preventing rather than coping with crises by guaranteeing the reliability of our facilities.”  An old and a new "small wheel" will be transported between the Meyrin site to Point 1 of the LHC as part of the improvement of the ATLAS detector on Friday 2 July and Tuesday 6 July 2021 These new iconic detectors are an essential part of the ATLAS experiment The new wheel will be moved to LHC Point 1 on 6 July and installed in the ATLAS cavern in the coming months The old wheel will eventually become part of the Esplanade des Particules for exhibition purposes Given their size and the fragility of their components these elements of 10 metres in diameter will be subject to exceptional transport operated by the company Friderici The Geneva cantonal police as well as Geneva public transport have been informed of this operation which is likely to generate traffic disruptions on the Meyrin / RD984F route due to the temporary stoppage of traffic at the CERN Entrance B intersection Cycling between Meyrin and Prévessin just got better Since the new cycle path on the Route de l’Europe opened a few days ago cyclists can now get from one site to the other in complete safety cyclists from Prévessin can get to CERN or the tram terminus more easily from their commune in the presence of local politicians as well as CERN representatives.  the local authorities and also by funds from the CERN-Pays de Gex Consultation Committee are used to finance projects benefiting the public the path stops just before the traffic lights by the Prévessin site will be created in 2017.  Work is due to begin next spring Whether you’re on the path or on the road, don’t forget to wear a helmet and reflective clothing, and obey the rules of the road Mar Capeans is the Head of the Site and Civil Engineering department You see it when you pass the Science Gateway construction site on the Route de Meyrin admire new and newly-refurbished buildings or pedal along the growing network of cycle paths CERN has grown organically over the decades into the laboratory we know today and it continues to evolve in response to the needs of the physics community we serve and in consultation with the communities that are our neighbours giving a glimpse of potential developments at all the Laboratory’s sites the document has now been revised to look forward another decade The CERN Masterplan 2040 incorporates studies prepared in coordination with the Urban Planning Office of the State of Geneva and takes into account developments that will be necessary whatever shape the post-LHC era at CERN takes The potential development of the CERN sites described in the Masterplan reflects the goals set out in the 2020 update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics which has been adopted by the CERN Council The Masterplan is an important tool in enabling us to understand the practical consequences on the ground and to manage development in a responsible and sustainable way planning is an important step in preparing for the future Given the ambition and diversity of CERN’s potential future projects the CERN Masterplan 2040 includes potential development outside the current fenced area of the Laboratory We are also presenting it to the local authorities of the communities that host us  I hope you enjoy the glimpse into a potential future that it gives and I’d also like to invite you to a town hall meeting in the Main Auditorium on 9 June at 3.30 p.m. Raphael Bello (Director for Finance and Human Resources) Michael Poehler (leader of the Technical Office and Geomatics section in the Site and Civil Engineering (SCE) department) Pippa Wells (Deputy Director for Research and Computing) and I (Head of the SCE department) will be happy to answer any questions you may have *The English version of the document will be released shortly.  DuPont is a key actor for cutting-edge innovation in Geneva fully committed to local development projects I am pleased DuPont continues to see the value in having the Center in Meyrin and developing innovative new products here as well as a rubber injection molding press and molds for Vamac® rubber sleeve and molded air ducts Enhancing the unique lab capabilities in Meyrin reflects DuPont’s commitment to strengthening its application development know-how and provide customers with high quality services To celebrate this commitment to innovative science and technology DuPont welcomed many esteemed guests to inaugurate the upgraded center in Meyrin an integral part of the DuPont Performance Materials global network of technical centers Minister for Economy and Security for Geneva; Daniel Loeffler Director at Economic Development Office for Geneva; Rolf Gobet Director of the Office for the Promotion of Industries and Technologies (OPI) and Mr Adrien Fohrer “DuPont’s investment stands for its commitment to cutting-edge technology developed in Switzerland to serve global customers” said Patrick Schriber “DuPont is a key actor for cutting-edge innovation in Geneva fully committed to local development projects,” added Minister Pierre Maudet “I am pleased DuPont continues to see the value in having the Center in Meyrin and developing innovative new products here.” This investment in 3D processing is the outcome of a strategic collaboration with ST SOFFIAGGIO TECNICA a machine manufacturer based in Switzerland and Italy DuPont has been working closely with ST SOFFIAGGIO TECNICIA over the past eight years to design the technology to respond to automotive customers’ challenges and give shape to smart design capabilities to effectively replace metal and reduce car weight ST BLOWMOULDING is also one of the very few market leaders – prominent in the automotive and technical parts market - to provide suction blow moulding machines with cutting-edge technology These machines allow a customized processing of thermoplastics tailored to the customers’ requirements One of the drivers behind the expansion of the Technical Center is the increasing customer demand for high performance lightweight polymers which are both performant and cost-efficient The air duct market is growing rapidly to meet the need for turbo-charged engines that help the automotive industry comply with ever more stringent emission reduction requirements DuPont is one of the very few market leaders who can provide customers with sophisticated tailor-made services around material selection (thermoplastics prototyping and lab testing for automotive air duct and turbo hoses DuPont solutions help customers reduce part weight by up to 50% and part costs by up to 20% The Technical Center in Meyrin is part of a global network of DuPont Technical Centers with comprehensive laboratory facilities that conduct research and facilitate collaboration with industry They develop product and application platforms in support of global market demand “We look forward to using the 3D processing machine to further tailor our products from design to production Being able to customize the plastic processing has meant we can address the needs of the customer and deliver unique solutions materials and processing solutions reflects our holistic approach to collaborating with customers,” said Olivier Magnin Technical Director at DuPont European Technical Center of Meyrin and all products denoted with ® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates Sandrine Gessier, DuPont, +41 22 7175525, [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: The most important stories and least important memes On the initiative of the CERN Mobility Services team (SMB department) six bike repair stations have been acquired and were installed across the Meyrin and Prévessin sites on Wednesday The SMB department has also made an effort to install shower points at strategic locations. You can find the list of showers available for use here (or by searching “showers” in the CERN Service Portal) The aim of these initiatives is to encourage the use of sustainable transport by supporting those who commute by bike in and around CERN ​In June, the mobility working group launched a survey to understand CERN people’s habits and needs concerning mobility of whom 48% were staff members and fellows Almost 70% of those who took part live in France which corresponds to the proportion of members of the personnel registered as resident in France but the commute is less than 10 kilometres for 66% of you Those who cycle to CERN make up 13% of the respondents and 4% arrive on foot This is encouraging as it is a higher percentage than usually observed in cities Slightly less than 60% of you are single car occupants Those who use their cars the most are staff members living in France The reasons cited for single-occupancy car use were the need for flexibility or the lack of alternative modes of transport More than 10% of those who travel alone by car indicated that they were ready to use a more environmentally friendly mode of transport (bike More than 40% said that they would change their travel habits under certain conditions: for car sharing some said that they would like to be able to return home in the event of an emergency the conditions cited included improved safety on the journey and alternatives in winter Public transport would be more widely used if it were more accessible Cyclists (who make up 13% of those who completed the survey) also mentioned that improvements to roads beyond the CERN site would make their journeys easier Some 44% of you said that you travel for professional reasons at least once per week and a large number of these journeys are on the Meyrin site More than 80% of you use a car for these journeys and 47% use your own vehicle for flexibility You said that you would like to see an improvement in pedestrian paths CERN’s fleet of vehicles (rental cars and car sharing) is under-used the reasons cited being complex procedures and collection points being too far away 41% of the respondents said that they use the shuttle buses at least once a month A desire for more frequent shuttle buses with extended operating hours emerged from the survey Optimus Holding announced the successful closing of the acquisition of OM Pharma a global biotech company headquartered in Meyrin are committed to invest more than CHF 250 million over the next few years in the development of microbial-derived immunotherapeutics against respiratory diseases and inflammation An expansion of the manufacturing capacities at the site in Meyrin has already been decided and the project will start later this year “Together with my long-standing and experienced partners I am excited to further expanding OM Pharma and creating a highly attractive biotechnology company focused on improving the lives of patients with respiratory and inflammatory diseases We will also strengthen the already important biotech cluster in Switzerland,” said Etienne Jornod Founder of Optimus Holding and Executive Chairman of OM Pharma leverage production and expand commercial activities in and outside of Switzerland We work for patients and employees – together with entrepreneurs.” Josef Troxler OM Pharma is well positioned to become a world-leading biotech company focused on respiratory diseases and inflammation We have the intent to develop OM Pharma's activities in the Geneva region by attracting and retaining the best talents and combining the skills of the management team with the expertise and know-how of the new owners where we have just signed a collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca the largest independent Turkish pharma company we will further grow our presence in other markets beatrix.benz@benz-advisory.com OM Pharma is a global Geneva-based Biotech company It is a leader in the prevention of recurrent respiratory and urinary tract infections and is also active in the treatment of vascular diseases It operates worldwide through a strong network of international partners and continues to invest into R&D to develop microbial derived immunotherapeutic products addressing acute and chronic immunological disorders resulting from infections and inflammation OM Pharma is operating to highest Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards which rely on a high level of Biotech competencies and experienced teams The company strives to help patients around the world to live better lives by allowing access to a better management of infectious diseases and immunological imbalances founded by Etienne Jornod together with long-standing Swiss entrepreneurs and Abdi Ibrahim a pharmaceutical company operating in 12 countries and exporting to 60 countries worldwide Optimus Holding is fully committed to the sustainable growth of OM Pharma and to invest a triple digit million amount to create a highly attractive global biotechnology company focused on improving the lives of patients with respiratory and inflammatory diseases For more information, please visit: Company information This gorgeous gilded statue of Nataraja stands proudly within the grounds of CERN It looks like something you’d expect to find in a temple or art museum not at a renowned scientific research center.  The statue was a gift from India It honors CERN’s long-standing relationship with the country which began in the 1960s and continues to this day The artwork is an artistic metaphor for CERN’s study of the “cosmic dance” of subatomic particles Nataraja is a depiction of the god Shiva as the cosmic dancer Nataraja’s dance of creation and destruction has been somewhat of a metaphor for modern physics since physicist Fritjof Capra used it to describe the field’s relationship with the cosmos in the 1970s A plaque below the statue bears a quote from Capra explaining the metaphor The statue at CERN was made in India. Liquid metal was poured into a soil mold built around a melted wax model. Once the metal cooled and hardened, it was polished and given a more antique appearance before being shipped to Switzerland In 2016 the statue became a filming location for a viral video about a fictional cult said to work in CERN It was made by a group of CERN employees as a joke but due to the many conspiracy theories surrounding the particle accelerator The statue is under surveillance since the incident The statue is on CERN grounds and cannot be accessed without permission via a tour Dedicated to a local cow who escaped a slaughterhouse and became an international symbol of peace Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century An effigy of the deity emerges from a temple's water every 40 years it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley It took 28 years to build this massive statue of the Hindu god Vishnu riding a mythical bird A towering work of stone and philosophy that was constructed using ancient Hindu science Dioramas and animatronics lead you through the story of Bhagavad-gita Tucked away in the peaceful Swiss countryside deep under fields of wildflowers and quiet suburbs at the foot of the Jura mountains lies a place that should have a special spot in the heart of every STEM lover Founded in 1954 to coordinate the research efforts of 12 European countries CERN -- short for the European Organization for Nuclear Research -- is the world's largest (and arguably) most expensive physics lab home to an array of impressive machinery including several particle accelerators The biggest of these is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) a hollow donut 17 miles (27 km) in circumference buried hundreds of feet underground scientists suspend subatomic particles inside the colliders then spin them around at ever-increasing speeds sometimes up to 80 percent of the speed of light Via Einstein's theory of mass-energy equivalence the force of the collisions creates new particles which fling in every direction and are recorded by sensors CERN scientists can deduce insights into the Big Bang and the makeup of stars the existence of which had previously been strictly theoretical Yet the singular CERN invention that has transformed the planet didn't involve atom smashing universities and science centers like CERN digitally communicated with each other over vast distances via telecom lines but using this early Internet was often tedious and crude which when combined with the existing telecom network and hypertext protocol gave birth to the visual point-and-click system we call the World Wide Web Berners-Lee is also credited with designing the first web browser the WWW is regarded as an afterthought at CERN with only small references to it in their public exhibits CERN has two exhibitions open to the public the Globe of Science and Innovation and the Microcosm exhibit Individual and group tours are also offered Monday through Saturday in English and French although slots for the individual tours open 15 days beforehand and fill up very The individual tours involve a visit to ATLAS one of the experiments located along the LHC where you can see the scientists at work and a stop at the decommissioned Synchrocyclotron Travelling by AeroplaneComing from the Geneva International Airport at Cointrin by busTake the bus number 28 from outside the airport to Hôpital-La Tour (Meyrin) From Hôpital-La Tour take the number 56 bus to its terminus at the CERN entrance (ticket "Tout Genève" on the ticket machine) See Transports Publics Genevois web site for full details.Free public transport ticket for passengers arriving at Geneva Airport.Travelling by TramFrom the central Geneva railway station (Gare Cornavin) take tram 18 to its terminus at the CERN entrance (about 25 minutes) Tram ticket costs 3.00CHF for adults but entrance into CERN is free A neutrino detector built into the largest man-made underground cavity in the world The world's largest vertical wind tunnel The first thermometer made with the almost-universal temperature scale is backwards The former global standard for the exact mass of one kilogram sits under lock and key outside Paris This golfball sized platinum iridium cylinder is the official starting point for all national weight calibrations This frozen tunnel in central Alaska is both an engineering feat and a valuable climate classroom An auroral research program that superheats the ionosphere This giant dish located in a sheep paddock was the primary receiver of Apollo 11 TV transmissions WATCHPRO Audemars Piguet has begun work on a new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Meyrin the same Geneva satellite town as its current factory which is expected to be completed at the end of 2025 includes the restoration of a historic building on the site and the construction of a new building In an interview with Bloomberg to mark breaking ground on the site said he is expecting to increase production from around 50,000 watches today to 57,000 in 2025 By then it will be the new CEO Ilaria Resta taking the credit and charting a new course for the business The building aims to use natural light to help its watchmakers and has been designed to encourage teamwork between employees All production areas will be floor-to-ceiling glass and are organised around a courtyard garden that extends into the new building’s piazza 01 Meyrin Fields02 Windows03 An Easy Life04 Heartless Empire Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Switzerland facebooktwitterAbout us Contact us La Porta: 11 rue Larrey (1926-64) by Marcel Duchamp may provide a conceptual explanation of the park created by Gilles Brusset in 2017 in Meyrin The work by the Dadaist master incarnates the idea of interstitiality because it achieves the paradox of being simultaneously a door and not a door: it is a door because it closes a passage; it is not a door because it always opens another During the years of the digital revolution the American architect explored the theme of the interstice in essays and projects involving folds which is the formal motif of this park and the origin of its name L’enfance du pli [literally: the fold’s childhood] the park is a response to the modernist development principle whereby the ground is a neutral platform upon which primary volumes are placed And it is no coincidence that this area in Meyrin has taken the place of a previously flattened hill Brusset envisioned undulating terrain for the park both as an homage to the original contours and as an evocation of the generative forces behind the nearby Jura Mountains (Courtesy Paysarchitectures – Gilles Brusset) The project falls into the category of the “operational topographies” defined by Manuel Gausa (in The Metapolis Dictionary of Advanced Architecture) as “those devices conceived of as and through strategic movements of folding in the territory Such movements define platforms and (or) enclaves of a quasi geographical nature” lacking any of the traditional playground equipment becomes an incentive for children to discover all the possibilities for play offered by the wrinkled terrain “L’enfance du pli” is not outfitted with traditional playground equipment Here the children have to exercise their imaginations to discover how to play amidst the folds and website in this browser for the next time I comment Abitare.it e Style.corriere.it rifiutando tutti i cookie di profilazione ad eccezione di quelli tecnici necessari Naviga il sito di Abitare.it con pubblicità profilata e senza abbonarti By subscribing you will reject all but technical cookies on Iodonna.it By clicking "accept" you will allow to process your personal data by us and third parties and be able to browse Abitare.it website without a subscription This bold, winding sculpture, by the artist Gayle Hermick, stands within the campus of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). It’s a poetic, artistic twist representing the dissemination of scientific information and a fitting tribute to the thousands of brilliant minds from all over the world who come to CERN to collaborate bending behemoth of a sculpture that symbolizes how knowledge is passed among people. The sculpture ends abruptly part of it extended as if waiting for future discoveries to be added on If you look closely at the curved metal ribbon you’ll notice it’s covered with various inscriptions The outer layer shows scientific discoveries that reflect upon how information is spread and shared among the world The inner layer is more symbolic of the inner workings of a physicist's mind as it's covered with different equations and symbols that highlight the math behind the science the inscriptions show the chaotic blend of information that makes scientific progress possible Designed to represent the mushroom clouds the artists witnessed during nuclear testing Sculptor Antony Gormley used chaos theory and fractal growth to design his tallest creation The only urban monument in the world designed by the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí A giant concrete orb in far north Iceland marks the ever-shifting boundary This free sculpture garden is home to over 90 artworks and installations from artists around the world This 42-foot tribute to the workforce still reminds us to pause and recharge Home to artworks so small you need a microscope to see them A workshop-turned-museum showcasing the late sculptor's work The state-of-the-art campus represents an investment of nearly CHF 200 million and confirms the long-term importance of Geneva in the company's global operations the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company today officially inaugurated its new campus in Geneva in the presence of local dignitaries and authorities at the cutting edge of the industry from both a technology and capacity perspective represents Firmenich's commitment to operational excellence The total investment for this multi-year project amounts to nearly CHF 200 million and confirms the importance of Geneva for the long term "Our state-of-the art campus will be a key component in accelerating innovation and driving global expansion with enhanced capabilities," said Gilbert Ghostine "Our new campus in Geneva is the most significant site for Firmenich and one of the most technologically-advanced in the industry in terms of digitalization we developed this site to deliver superior services and experiences to our customers from the creation of their fragrance or taste ingredients while optimizing our environmental footprint." "This investment of nearly CHF 200 million is the most important one Firmenich has ever made on a single site," revealed Patrick Firmenich "This site significantly raises the bar of excellence within our industry and we are proud to be setting a new global benchmark in Geneva the heart of the global fragrance and taste industry This site integrates leading-edge technologies nurtures innovation and seeks to push the boundaries of scientific research we are strengthening our center of excellence in Geneva for our long-term growth." President of the Geneva State Council and State Councilor in charge of the Department of Security Population and Health (DSPS) said: "Firmenich is an industrial flagship an excellent symbol of the values that are specific to the canton of Geneva: it brings together diverse cultures and identities; and it also combines a certain sense of attachment to one's roots with an openness to the world." The ceremony was attended by senior members of the State of Geneva civil society representatives and business leaders is located across the two communes of Satigny and La Plaine The combined surface area equals 225,000m² and houses 132,000m² of infrastructure in total including 22,000m² of new highly sophisticated facilities Firmenich Geneva includes: three technologically advanced production plants with adjacent lab capabilities for Perfumery Taste & Beyond and Ingredients creation; a logistics hub and automated warehouse; an R&D biotech pilot plant; and a pavilion for work and social gatherings where people can also enjoy meals The campus is built upon the company's vision of a future-proof operation using industry best practices and integration of the latest robotics and artificial intelligence the campus is designed to have a limited environmental impact through innovative construction and intelligent eco-management strategies The new buildings benefit from minimized energy requirements for heating and cooling A smart system of thermal envelopes significantly reduces heat loss while renewable energy sources such as heat pumps and geothermal boreholes are integrated to reduce dependence on fossil fuels Extensive planting in and around the central pavilion aligns with the design intention of creating a habitat for flora and fauna The green roof also improves thermal insulation as well as rainwater retention The new campus' award-winning design puts people's well-being at the center by maximizing natural daylight in laboratories and offices The multipurpose and open workplaces foster collaboration The site promotes low impact mobility and is equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles and a large dedicated space for bikes The Geneva campus was built in various phases starting in December 2017 and the final fitting was done in February 2021 including some of the world's leading scientists For more information, please contact: Ingvild Van Lysebetten, VP Group Communications, [email protected] 'Meyrin Fields' features two previously unreleased tracks Broken Bells have announced details of a new EP to be released online later this month According to the band’s offical website the four-track collection ‘Windows’ and ‘Heartless Empire’ The duo, comprised of producer Danger Mouse and The Shins‘ frontman James Mercer put out a self-titled album together under the alias Broken Bells in March last year The tracklisting for ‘Meyrin Fields’ is: The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 Broadband TV News April 13, 2012 09.30 Europe/London By The municipality of Meyrin and Geneva Cantonal Bank have sold their shares in the West Swiss cable network operator Télémeyrin SA to UPC cablecom Switzerland’s largest cable network operator is now the sole owner of Télémeyrin which provides services to around 7,000 subscribers UPC cablecom will now offer its full product portfolio in Meyrin UPC cablecom and Télémeyrin have been in partnership since the 1990s UPC cablecom previously held a 10% stake in the Geneva cable network operator 2012 acquired the remaining 90% of the company 51% had been held by the municipality of Meyrin and 39% by Geneva Cantonal Bank The parties involved have agreed to not disclose the purchase price Meyrin is the fourth largest town in the Canton of Geneva and Télémeyrin is a major company in the region with around 7,000 subscribers UPC cablecom’s internet and telephony products have been offered on the cable network of Télémeyrin while the digital TV offering Naxoo was provided by 022 Télégenève UPC cablecom is now to offer its full product portfolio – aside from fixed network telephony and the fastest Internet at 100 Mbps this also includes analogue and digital radio “French-speaking Switzerland is an attractive growth market for us The Télémeyrin takeover strengthens our position in West Switzerland In acquiring cable networks throughout Switzerland we aim to develop our business and offer our products to even more potential customers,” commented Iván Nash Vila Filed Under: Finance, Newsline Tagged With: Edited: 13 April 2012 09:36 Arnhem-based Robert covers the Benelux, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as IPTV, web TV, connected TV and OTT. Email Robert at rbriel@broadbandtvnews.com Today, consumers are increasingly using bandwidth-intensive and latency-sensitive workloads, such as 4K and 8K streaming, online gaming, and AR/VR applications. As a result, Internet Service Providers must update their networks and by extension Wi-Fi experiences and performance. … [Download the White Paper ...] Copyright © 2025 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in The first signs of the fire at the Grimper climbing centre were spotted by passing horse-riders who called the fire brigade Those inside were unaware there was a problem until the fire service called them.  The particularly thick smoke was caused by the burning of the safety mattresses at the climbing hall It took a hundred firefighters and 33 engines to bring the blaze under control Firefighters and trucks from the airport supported the operation.  The fire also damaged several cars parked in the nearby multi-storey car park.  Context sidebar The following options are available to help you find the content you are looking for: Search Sitemap (table of contents) Overview of all topic We are happy to help if you have any questions: For questions about using the website or technical issues, e-mail: webmanager@bafu.admin.ch For general questions about the FOEN, e-mail: Contact your god is only the cold old grey you been avoidingThis city I can't help itThat's all[Verse 2]Subtle guns and a glimpse of our intentionsI turn a stone to find a beaming lightI form no more words as I can not dare see the joy nowWashing me overYou might also likeWill someone measure this moron nowI'm back again in this one light townI cut the tie and I don't have to rely onNothing no no more[Chorus]It's coming I can't help itThat's allEmbedCancelHow to Format Lyrics: To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum Meyrin Fields is the first EP by the alternative rock band Broken Bells made up of unreleased tracks from their debut album The instrumental version of “An Easy Life” was originally released as the b-side of “The High Road” single and released with the vocals on the iTunes LP edition of their self-titled album and “Meyrin Fields” was originally the b-side of “The Ghost Inside.” “Heartless Empire” was originally released as an instrumental which could be heard upon opening the music box edition of their 2010 self-titled album +1ShareQ&AFind answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning