WTO, The expansion of the headquarters of the WTO is on the banks of Lake Geneva with a view of the Mont Blanc and in the middle of an impressive parkland. It integrates itself into the difficult topographical situation with massive differences in levels and generates a clear connection between the city and the park. The existing building luminaires are recorded in parts and the height development is oriented to the overall system.At a reasonable distance from the neo-classical buildings, the new building also creates a high-quality exterior space. The result is a balanced, well-proportioned overall picture, enriched by the dialogue between the old and the new. In the pedestal zone are the common facilities.
Photography by © Brigida González
The floating, crystalline building body houses the administration and all office areas. The constructive and clear plastic design of the building creates a high degree of transparency. Depending on the light situation, the building appears almost transparent or reflects the surrounding tree stand and thus integrates itself into the park.
Photography by © Brigida González
Project Info:
Architects: Wittfoht Architects
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Year: 2013
Type: Office Buildings
Manufacturers: Aprotec, Hussl, Kvadrat, Mafi, Nimbus Group, Zumtobel
Structural Physics: Bobran Ingenieure
General Contractor: Implenia Entreprise Générale SA
Electrical Engineering: MAB-Ingénierie SA
Structural Engineering: Schlaich Bergermann Partner
Energy Engineering: Transsolar Energietechnik GmbH
Domestic Engineering: Weinmann-Energies SA
Client: World Trade Organization
Photographs: Brigida González
