location | Geneva, Switzerland |
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Architect | SOM, Great Britain |
Category | Administration buildings |
Division | Lighting Design |
Status | realised |
Year | 2016 |
JTI’s headquarters are a striking landmark on the shores of Lake Geneva. The daylight concept ensures there is an optimal supply of daylight while avoiding glare. Reflective ceilings and light-coloured flooring direct daylight into the interior of this transparent building. The artificial lighting concept underlines the perception of the building as a physical volume. In the building’s open-plan offices, the lighting systems are integrated into the ceiling panels’ shadow joints