KAAN Architecten: Lead Design Architects

KAAN Architecten is an Dutch architecture firm of architects, landscape architects, urban planners, engineers and graphic designers. Their approach prioritises flexibility, functionality, rationality, and integrating diverse activities within a consistent architectural form.

“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.” concludes Kees Kaan, founding partner of KAAN Architecten.

FRES Architectes: MPQ Architects

FRES Architectes was founded in Paris and develops projects on a wide range of scales, from urban planning to architecture. In a changing social and cultural context, they aim to capitalise on the features of each individual site to ensure the concept of sustainable development is integrated early in the design process.

TEKHNE: Cost Controller & Quantity Surveyor

TEKHNE is a group of architects, project managers and quantity surveyors which can take charge of a project from the initial feasibility study through to the end of construction. They prize close cooperation between the members of the design team to ensure that the client’s requirements are met.