Mainz Bio-Tech Campus

2023

The Frame is a human-centred masterplan for a new biotechnology and life sciences campus in west Mainz. Set within the city’s wider research and innovation corridor, the proposal creates a flexible and sustainable framework for science, work, and everyday life.

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Across a 536,000 m² site, the masterplan brings together research and laboratory space, workplaces for biotech companies, incubator space for start-ups, temporary housing, and a range of social and local amenities. The built footprint is limited to protect the site’s role as a cold-air producer for the city.

The campus is organised into three zones: the Knowledge Frame for research, work, and learning; the Play Frame for sport, culture, and outdoor activity; and the Nature Frame for landscape restoration and ecological value. At the centre, a generous Climate Park supports cooling, water retention, and public use.

With strong public transport, clear logistics, and a climate-responsive design approach, The Frame sets out an open campus for innovation, collaboration, and long-term resilience.