In spring 2012 a network of local and regional partners submitted the concept «Neubad» to the city of Lucerne, Switzerland. The municipal jury awarded the proposal and granted an interim use of at least 4 years of the former indoor swimming pool called "Hallenbad Biregg". In September 2013 Neubad opened its doors.

Vision of the Neubad

Neubad aims for a «culture of openness» in the city of Lucerne: openness toward different partnerships, usages, experimentations and new ideas. Neubad supplies the framework necessary for such a creative environment. It provides a space for initiating, accompanying and facilitating innovative solutions in the cultural and creative industry as well as for the urban development.

Neubad in practice

Studios and Co-Working

The floors of the former changing rooms, the small pool and the basement, can be used by cultural and creative professionals as well as start-up companies. The space may be used for a variety of purposes such as a workspace for artists, a bike repair shop, storage space, or an open-plan office.

Beside the classical co-working environment (desks and laptops) it is possible to individually rent and design your own niche. A generous space allows working side by side or with one another and offers an inspiring and creative environment where ideas, projects and products may thrive.

Events

The main pool is used as a platform for existing or new events of all genres, reaching out to a regional audience or beyond. Events may include exhibitions, presentations, conferences, podiums, lectures, festivals, markets, performances, concerts, theater, dance, cabaret. Or private events such as gatherings, seminars, fotoshootings, rehearsals or business dinners. The main pool represents a space of a constant cultural, scientific and social discourse. This is also where a dialog about the neighborhood and urban development takes place.

Catering

With its original catering concept and assorted menus, the Bistro at Neubad has become an attractive meeting place for everyone – lessee, local residents as well as visitors from near and far. The Bistro is where ideas are exchanged, plans are made or simply good food and beverages are enjoyed and convivial moments are lived.

Our goals

• developing, presenting and discussing new ideas – lab, incubator and platform
• positioning Central Switzerland and Lucerne as a location of culture, innovation and design
• creating a habitat for a sustainable urban development by actively including the surrounding potential
• using synergies with existent facilities in art, culture, exhibitions, festivals and start-up companies

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