Silo Erlenmatt

In 1912, Basler Lagerhausgesellschaft built a silo which has now become home to the identically named Silo Design & Boutique Hostel, a meeting room and various studios. Amazingly, the delicate concrete structure has been largely left intact. Targeted design touches add style and personality. On the upper floors, concrete bridges with railings made of raw black steel lead over the empty silo chambers toward the studios and hostel rooms. Outside, circular windows with royal blue awnings exude an unexpected hint of Parisian café flair. Featuring plenty of greenery and lounge areas, the Living Room on the ground floor is the heart and meeting point for the hostel guests and the Silo Community. The characteristic silo chambers in the building have been preserved and are visible from this area. There is also plenty to discover in the vicinity of the silo. The car-free Erlenmatt Village offers lots of innovative, resource-conserving architecture and the spacious Erlenmatt Park.