Overall Concept The design for the new Center for Bee Research is conceived as part of the overarching master plan for the development of the Agroscope campus. Its urban placement is clearly defined and prominently oriented toward the planned traffic axis, reinforcing its spatial trajectory. • Addressing the traffic axis and the corresponding positioning directly at the change in terrain elevation opens up significant potential for the design of the higher-lying site area as a near-natural and attractive bee pasture. This space is envisioned as a place for encounter, interdisciplinary exchange, and applied research. • The reuse (downgrading) of building components from the planned demolition of the central stable structures not only contributes to resource conservation but also establishes a conceptual link between the new building and the existing ensemble. Open Space Design The Center for Bee Research addresses practical questions of biodiversity, pollination, and ultimately food security. The outdoor space surrounding the research center is not only intended to provide an attractive environment for staff, but above all it is a space for bees. • Thus, the open space is an integral part of the research activities and a place where science is actively applied. • The primary objective of the outdoor design - particularly the bee pasture - is to provide a suitable habitat for bees while enabling researchers to work directly with the bees and their products. • Pollen, nectar, and propolis are the key products for which the open space provides the necessary conditions. Circulation and Organization The functionality of the research center is characterized by a number of differently sized clusters of rooms that are closely interrelated according to specific workflows. In contrast, the site itself is accessed on two levels. • A central design concern is therefore the strategic positioning of circulation, with the aim of organizing the various functional areas in such a way that routes are short and processes are logically structured. Sustainability Work within the bee research center involves frequent changes of location. For this dynamic working environment, a research landscape is proposed in which enclosed and open areas alternate and maintain direct visual connections with each other and with the outdoor space. • This transparency provides orientation and a sense of security while contributing to a pleasant working atmosphere. The continuous covered loggias extend the interior space outward and effectively mitigate overheating of the indoor areas. • The central common area is not only intended for breaks but also serves as a place for interdisciplinary exchange and informal communication. • The most sustainable way to conserve resources lies in reduction or omission. Accordingly, the design employs a simple and reduced primary structural system and largely dispenses with cladding and suspended enclosures.