View of the back of the Microverse center

Visiting the new Microverse Building

Today, the VEO Group got the chance to have a first peek at the new Microverse Building, which is currently under construction at the Rosalind Franklin Strasse in Jena.
View of the back of the Microverse center
Image: Marcel Baecker
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Published: | By: Roos Brouns & Marcel Baecker

Alongside the construction manager, we had the chance to preview the new building of the Cluster of Excellence 'Balance of the Microverse', which will host 7 groups and 200 researchers, including the VEO Group. The building will contain state-of-the-art lab spaces and offices with a great view of the surrounding hills of Jena. A giant stairwell, high ceilings, and wide windows characterize the building. The ceilings are colored green in the labs, and blue in the bathrooms, so there is no need to get lost. Wood is used as a main wall covering material, which creates a warm feeling. The climate control system works via cool water in summer and hot water in winter that runs through the floors and ceilings. In addition to the lab and workspaces, there will also be places for seminars, as well as kitchens where research interests and ideas will be shared among all Microverse members. A literal and figurative highlight was the big balcony on the top floor. With a lot of sunlight on our faces, we could imagine finding ourselves here after a long day of science to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jena.

We cannot wait to move in. According to the plan, this dream will become a reality in the summer of 2025!

  • Main entrance of the building
    Main entrance of the building
    Image: Bas Dutilh
  • A welcoming entrance hallway
    A welcoming entrance hallway
    Image: Roos Brouns
  • Bas, Torsten and Sandra studying the floor plan
    Bas, Torsten and Sandra studying the floor plan
    Image: Bas Dutilh
  • Grand staircase
    Grand staircase
    Image: Roos Brouns
  • Future lab of the VEO Group with characteristic green ceiling
    Future lab of the VEO Group with characteristic green ceiling
    Image: Bas Dutilh
  • Future VEO lab space
    Future VEO lab space
    Image: Roos Brouns
  • Cold room for appropriate storage
    Cold room for appropriate storage
    Image: Bas Dutilh
  • Smaller lab space
    Smaller lab space
    Image: Bas Dutilh
  • Future office space
    Future office space
    Image: Roos Brouns
  • Wood materials in use in the offices
    Wood materials in use in the offices
    Image: Roos Brouns
  • Bas in his future office
    Bas in his future office
    Image: Roos Brouns
  • Big balcony
    Big balcony
    Image: Roos Brouns
  • Impression of the Microverse center Jena
    Impression of the Microverse center Jena
    Image: Microverse Cluster Jena
  • View of the back of the building
    View of the back of the building
    Image: Marcel Baecker
  • View of the side of the building
    View of the side of the building
    Image: Roos Brouns