Merck, a German science and technology company, has opened a new biotech development centre in Switzerland featuring an Eyrise dynamic glazing facade. 

Located in Corsier-sur-Vevey on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Eyrise engineering team worked alongside Swiss architect firm Patriarche Architekten from the inception of the project to ensure requirements for sustainability, energy efficiency and optimum use of daylight were achieved.

The building features Eyrise S350 dynamic liquid crystal glazing with 456 triple glazed rectangular modules delivering 1,670m2 of solar shading glass.

Each module can be tinted within seconds to reduce glare and keep solar heat to a minimum. This will have a positive effect on energy consumption, as it reduces the need for air conditioning and lighting.

Transparent privacy glazing is also installed inside the building. 142 Eyrise i350 switchable privacy glass partitions allow individual areas to be transformed into private rooms instantly, while still achieving maximum natural daylight.