As one of Switzerland’s largest health and accident insurance companies, Visana serves over 800,000 policyholders as well as numerous companies and institutions. Its headquarters in Bern offer a modern office environment for around 900 employees across approximately 11,000 square metres.
The building follows a clear, purist design concept with open-plan structures, clearly defined functional areas and material-conscious interior design. Based on this, our partner Mabalux developed a lighting concept that precisely combines functional requirements, spatial order and materiality, and integrates the lighting design into the overall architectural concept.
In the reception area, large-format Basic A3 surface-mounted luminaires emphasise the horizontal spatial structure. In combination with minimalist furnishings, warm wood surfaces and a calm colour scheme, this creates a reception area with a clear architectural language.
In the open-plan work areas, our Basic free-standing luminaires provide uniform, glare-free workplace lighting. Their direct-indirect light creates visual calm and supports focused work in an open environment. In the adjoining communication zones, our Beam Me Up-P3 pendant luminaires set targeted lighting accents.
In the cafeteria, lighting also supports the spatial organisation. Our Basic A3 surface-mounted luminaires are installed flush within the acoustically effective ceiling grid and deliver soft, uniform general illumination. Our Basic-P3 pendant luminaires complement this by defining the seating areas with directional light and creating quiet, atmospheric islands for informal conversations and breaks.
