New Industrial Development Centre To the west of Neuchatel, the landfill from the early 20th century spread over the lake is occupied by a centre of industrial production of Philip Morris. The project resulted in a cuboid of 106 metres long, 33 metres wide and 20 metres high. This particular configuration made of solid work on several levels is due to lack of space. The challenge of this realisation is simple: to provide the user with a tool capable of adapting to any new configuration of use and at a price of a conventional plant. The proposal is based on a structural system capable of delivering significant ranges (16 metres) and integrating in its thickness and frame all the techniques necessary for the activity of this sophisticated development centre, namely the ventilation, electricity, gas, compressed air, dust removal related to the building, clean rooms and machinery.
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1. WC 2. lift 3. airlock 4. lift 5. heating distribution 6. informatics 7. power transformer 8. power distribution 9. airing +water treatment 10. technical 11. sprinkler 12. compressed air 13. stocking 14. south–west workshop 15. meeting room 16. CAD office 17. prototype zone 18. hallway + freezers 19. break room 20. meeting room 21. supervisor’s office 22. cubbyhole 23. emergency power
Night view of the south façade
Details of the industrial glass
Europe
Architect: Geninasca Delefortrie SA
Switzerland
Completion Date: 2009
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Photo: Thomas Jantscher
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Beyond its technical interest, this device offers a particular spatial quality and a quiet environment. The building envelope consists of a single material, namely the glass industry. This choice can optimally manage the confidentiality of the activity, quality natural light and indoor climate.
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South Façade,took from the Neuchâtel Lake
Inside view of the open zone
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