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New JTI International

Location

Geneve / Switzerland

Principal Use

Office

Design Architect

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Anything about the engineers? Facade consultants?

Josef Gartner GmbH

Gross Floor Area

25,000 m2 Units SI IP

269,100 ft2

Reason(s) for inclusion

Building Name

New International JTI HQ

Address

Geneve / Switzerland

Description / Additional Information

Describe the key innovation and technology aspects of the project

Project Narrative

Surrounded by parkland and built on a former industrial site, the new JTI Headquarters is located in a Geneva district that is home to prestigious international organizations. The design, which ranks among the most sustainable buildings in Europe, consolidates four existing JTI premises within a single landmark building and demonstrates SOM’s commitment to integrated design, sustainability, and innovative workplace solutions.

General Information

Year completed (or major renovation)

2015

Construction Cost

156000000

Climate Zone

Continental

External Links

Link(s) for more information

Other Design Features

Energy Performance

Construction Type

Construction Type

  • Curtain Wall

Prevalent Glazing Type

  • triple glazing

Main Cladding Material

  • Glass

Skin Type

Skin Type

  • Double Skin Facade

Ventilation type

  • Closed Cavity

Solar Shading

Solar Shading Strategy

  • Glazing-integrated Shading

Glazing-integrated shading

  • Other (please specify)

Ventilation

Is there natural ventilation through the facade?

No

Daylight

Is daylight simulation part of the design process?

No

Noise

Embodied Carbon

Was a carbon assesment of the facade conducted in the design phase?

No

Energy Generation

Does the facade produce energy?

No

Insulation

Does the facade have a dynamic U-value?

No

Description / Additional Information