Victor Buyck has been appointed by Zwahlen-Mayr (Aigles-CH) to supply and erect a large and consistent part of the structural steelwork for the new headquarters office building of JTI (Japan Tabacco International) in Geneva (CH).

The 9 storey structure of this truely landmark building is engineered with two striking cantilevers at the opposing north and south corners. This integration of engineering and architecture results in a number of unique design features including a 5 storey reception and lobby area. The building consists of executive offices, a business lounge, a conference centre, a crèche, a fitness centre, an auditorium, a restaurant, kitchens, outdoor roof terraces and the central courtyard area.

World-renowned Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), together with Geneva-based group8, are the architects of JTI’s administrative and industrial building, which will have a total surface of approximately 25,000 square meters and accommodate 1,100 workplaces.

The building site of JTI’s new headquarters opened on 16 April, 2012 and the construction works will start next June. In total, nearly 5,600 tons of steel and 16,500 square meters of glass will be needed for the structure and façade of the nine-storied building, which will meet the ‘Minergie’ standards. The construction has been awarded to Implenia, Switzerland’s leading construction and construction services company as total contractor for the overall building works. Implenia subcontracted the structural steelwork to Zwahlen-Mayr.

The added value of Victor Buyck is related to its expertise in high rise steel buildings, detail engineering, fabrication capacity, logistics and erection methods.