EGK headquarters in Laufen

Open House Saturday, September 17, 2022

The doors of Birspark 1 in Laufen will be wide open to everyone from 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022. On this day, the EGK-Gesundheitskasse invites young and old, interested and curious people to a big happening in and around the ecological wooden building.

Perhaps you have already driven along the Naustrasse in Laufen and admired the dark wooden building surrounded by a rich flora at the Birsbrücke? On September 17, 2022, you will have the unique opportunity to experience the building with all your senses inside and out.

 

A celebration - by people for people

"Senses" is meant literally: wood and clay may be touched, smell the plants and herbs and of course move to the music. Not to mention the culinary highlights! And so that the little ones don't get bored either, there will be a children's orienteering run on the company grounds, they can have a fine tattoo sprayed on by the airbrush artist or simply let off steam on the bouncy castle. In any case, variety is provided for and good humor is guaranteed.

The open day lasts from ten to about 15.30 in the afternoon. All offers, including food and drinks, are free of charge, and with a little luck there is a chance to win a vacation voucher worth 500 francs.

 

Natural and sustainable

About a year ago, the EGK-Gesundheitskasse moved to Birspark 1 in Laufen, bringing together four locations in Laufen under one roof. The wooden building is modeled on a tree that branches upwards. The trunk is represented by the two clay-covered central concrete candles inside. During construction, attention was paid not only to natural materials, but also to sustainability: the integrated heating, cooling system operates using groundwater from the neighboring Birs River, and there are 136 electricity-producing photovoltaic panels on the roof.