Usine Ricola

The Ricola company planned to establish a factory in France in the 1990s and commissioned architects Herzog & de Meuron for its design, having built a trusting relationship since the 1980s. This collaboration began in the late 1970s when Alfred Richterich, the son of Ricola's founder, invited artists and architects, including the then-unknown Jacques Herzog, to discuss urban planning in Laufon. This initial meeting fostered a lasting friendship and led to a series of commissions. The Ricola factory was constructed in Brunstatt within a few months in 1993, showcasing the architects' innovative approach.