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−	In March 2016, a major new headquarters ~~building has been completed in Geneva, Switzerland~~ for Japan Tobacco International (JTI). The nine-storey building, by ~~architecture firm~~ Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Inc. (SOM), features an innovative façade of glass triangles as well as a huge central courtyard, and has been praised as one of the most sustainable development projects in Europe.	+	In March 2016, a major new headquarters for Japan Tobacco International (JTI) was completed in Geneva, Switzerland. The nine-storey building, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Inc. (SOM), features an innovative façade of glass triangles as well as a huge central courtyard, and has been praised as one of the most sustainable development projects in Europe.

	The design was initially a collaboration between SOM’s architecture, structural engineering and interior teams, and was intended to draw reference ‘not only from its immediate context, but also Lake Geneva and the Alps, establishing a strong identity amongst its illustrious neighbours while responding sensitively to its low-rise context.’		The design was initially a collaboration between SOM’s architecture, structural engineering and interior teams, and was intended to draw reference ‘not only from its immediate context, but also Lake Geneva and the Alps, establishing a strong identity amongst its illustrious neighbours while responding sensitively to its low-rise context.’
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−	Dictated by the challenging triangular site, the angular form is the result of two raised corners, providing the structure with its tilted profiles ~~and maximizing the usable space~~. The cantilevered space of the courtyard, with clear-spans of up to ~~60 m and~~ 75 m ~~respectively~~, create permeability through the site and facilitate direct pedestrian flow to a local transport hub.	+	Dictated by the challenging triangular site, the angular form is the result of two raised corners, providing the structure with its tilted profiles. The cantilevered space of the courtyard, with clear-spans of up to 75 m, create permeability through the site and facilitate direct pedestrian flow to a local transport hub.

−	The interior design concept ~~maximizes~~ both vertical and horizontal interconnectivity, fulfilling JTI’s request for a social and collaborative environment for the 1,000-plus people ~~they employ~~.	+	The interior design concept maximises both vertical and horizontal interconnectivity, fulfilling JTI’s request for a social and collaborative environment for the 1,000-plus people employed.

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−	The open-plan office space is intended to ‘break down corporate silos and contribute to the creation of a seamless workplace network, providing long-term flexibility to accommodate JTI’s evolving needs’. This was achieved by using an ~~innovative engineering design – a~~ peripheral torsional tube structural steel system allowing ~~for~~ floor plates ~~spanning~~ 18 m ~~that are free from~~ columns.	+	The open-plan office space is intended to ‘break down corporate silos and contribute to the creation of a seamless workplace network, providing long-term flexibility to accommodate JTI’s evolving needs’. This was achieved using an peripheral torsional tube structural steel system allowing floor plates to span 18 m without columns.

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−	The building incorporates an innovative Closed Cavity Façade (CFF), a curtain wall system that is responsive to ~~the~~ external climatic conditions ~~of the changing seasons~~ while maximising daylight penetration and providing exceptional views. The floor-to-ceiling glazed panels consist of an inner layer of triple glazing and an outer layer of single glazing, with a fabric roller blind in ~~between~~ the cavity. The panels are sealed and equipped with a pressurised supply of filtered and dehumidified air ~~which~~ prevents condensation and heat build-up inside ~~the cavity~~.	+	The building incorporates an innovative Closed Cavity Façade (CFF), a curtain wall system that is responsive to external climatic conditions while maximising daylight penetration and providing exceptional views. The floor-to-ceiling glazed panels consist of an inner layer of triple glazing and an outer layer of single glazing, with a fabric roller blind in the cavity between. The panels are sealed and equipped with a pressurised supply of filtered and dehumidified air that prevents condensation and heat build-up inside.

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−	The ~~benefits of the~~ CCF system ~~are that it~~ prioritises occupant comfort and reduces the building’s overall energy demand and carbon emissions, helping it to meet the requirements of European Energy Directives and the Swisse Minergie sustainability rating. SOM claim that the system represents ‘one of the best-performing all-glass façade systems’ in their history.	+	The CCF system prioritises occupant comfort and reduces the building’s overall energy demand and carbon emissions, helping it to meet the requirements of European Energy Directives and the Swisse Minergie sustainability rating.
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		+	SOM claim that the system represents ‘one of the best-performing all-glass façade systems’ in their history.

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−	A major new headquarters has been completed in Geneva, Switzerland for Japan Tobacco International. The nine-storey building, by architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Inc. (SOM), features an innovative façade of glass triangles as well as a huge central courtyard, and has been praised as one of the most sustainable development projects in Europe.	+	In March 2016, a major new headquarters building has been completed in Geneva, Switzerland for Japan Tobacco International (JTI). The nine-storey building, by architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Inc. (SOM), features an innovative façade of glass triangles as well as a huge central courtyard, and has been praised as one of the most sustainable development projects in Europe.

	The design was initially a collaboration between SOM’s architecture, structural engineering and interior teams, and was intended to draw reference ‘not only from its immediate context, but also Lake Geneva and the Alps, establishing a strong identity amongst its illustrious neighbours while responding sensitively to its low-rise context.’		The design was initially a collaboration between SOM’s architecture, structural engineering and interior teams, and was intended to draw reference ‘not only from its immediate context, but also Lake Geneva and the Alps, establishing a strong identity amongst its illustrious neighbours while responding sensitively to its low-rise context.’

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	The interior design concept maximizes both vertical and horizontal interconnectivity, fulfilling JTI’s request for a social and collaborative environment for the 1,000-plus people they employ.		The interior design concept maximizes both vertical and horizontal interconnectivity, fulfilling JTI’s request for a social and collaborative environment for the 1,000-plus people they employ.

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	The open-plan office space is intended to ‘break down corporate silos and contribute to the creation of a seamless workplace network, providing long-term flexibility to accommodate JTI’s evolving needs’. This was achieved by using an innovative engineering design – a peripheral torsional tube structural steel system allowing for floor plates spanning 18 m that are free from columns.		The open-plan office space is intended to ‘break down corporate silos and contribute to the creation of a seamless workplace network, providing long-term flexibility to accommodate JTI’s evolving needs’. This was achieved by using an innovative engineering design – a peripheral torsional tube structural steel system allowing for floor plates spanning 18 m that are free from columns.

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	The building incorporates an innovative Closed Cavity Façade (CFF), a curtain wall system that is responsive to the external climatic conditions of the changing seasons while maximising daylight penetration and providing exceptional views. The floor-to-ceiling glazed panels consist of an inner layer of triple glazing and an outer layer of single glazing, with a fabric roller blind in between the cavity. The panels are sealed and equipped with a pressurised supply of filtered and dehumidified air which prevents condensation and heat build-up inside the cavity.		The building incorporates an innovative Closed Cavity Façade (CFF), a curtain wall system that is responsive to the external climatic conditions of the changing seasons while maximising daylight penetration and providing exceptional views. The floor-to-ceiling glazed panels consist of an inner layer of triple glazing and an outer layer of single glazing, with a fabric roller blind in between the cavity. The panels are sealed and equipped with a pressurised supply of filtered and dehumidified air which prevents condensation and heat build-up inside the cavity.

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	(Image: Johannes Marburg)		(Image: Johannes Marburg)

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A major new headquarters has been completed in Geneva, Switzerland for Japan Tobacco International. The nine-storey building, by architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Inc. (SOM), features an innovative façade of glass triangles as well as a huge central courtyard, and has been praised as one of the most sustainable development projects in Europe.

The design was initially a collaboration between SOM’s architecture, structural engineering and interior teams, and was intended to draw reference ‘not only from its immediate context, but also Lake Geneva and the Alps, establishing a strong identity amongst its illustrious neighbours while responding sensitively to its low-rise context.’

[[File:JTI5.jpg]]

(Image: Hufton + Crow)

Dictated by the challenging triangular site, the angular form is the result of two raised corners, providing the structure with its tilted profiles and maximizing the usable space. The cantilevered space of the courtyard, with clear-spans of up to 60 m and 75 m respectively, create permeability through the site and facilitate direct pedestrian flow to a local transport hub.

The interior design concept maximizes both vertical and horizontal interconnectivity, fulfilling JTI’s request for a social and collaborative environment for the 1,000-plus people they employ.

[[File:JTI4.jpg]]

(Image: Hufton + Crow)

The open-plan office space is intended to ‘break down corporate silos and contribute to the creation of a seamless workplace network, providing long-term flexibility to accommodate JTI’s evolving needs’. This was achieved by using an innovative engineering design – a peripheral torsional tube structural steel system allowing for floor plates spanning 18 m that are free from columns.

[[File:JTI6.jpg]]

(Image: Hufton + Crow)

The building incorporates an innovative Closed Cavity Façade (CFF), a curtain wall system that is responsive to the external climatic conditions of the changing seasons while maximising daylight penetration and providing exceptional views. The floor-to-ceiling glazed panels consist of an inner layer of triple glazing and an outer layer of single glazing, with a fabric roller blind in between the cavity. The panels are sealed and equipped with a pressurised supply of filtered and dehumidified air which prevents condensation and heat build-up inside the cavity.

[[File:JTI7.jpg]]

(Image: Johannes Marburg)

The benefits of the CCF system are that it prioritises occupant comfort and reduces the building’s overall energy demand and carbon emissions, helping it to meet the requirements of European Energy Directives and the Swisse Minergie sustainability rating. SOM claim that the system represents ‘one of the best-performing all-glass façade systems’ in their history.

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For more information, see [http://www.som.com/ SOM].

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