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Building: Vacheron Constantin Headquarters & Factory
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Completed: 2005
Architect: Bernard Tschumi Architects
Structural Engineer: ARUP (Matt King) and SGI
Mechanical and HVAC Engineer: ARUP (Nigel Tonks) and Enerconom
Construction Coordinator: Ortech

AE Interests: thin, flexible envelope concept; metallic sheet covering a concrete structure; wood veneer interior; direct northern lighting and filtered lighting from the south; naturally lit parking space; stairs, elevators, and three story atrium are made out of glass; composed of two wings with varying heights to meet functional needs

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