International Olympic Committee Headquarters in Lausanne,

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

International Olympic Committee Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland by 3XN Architecture

December 13th, 2014 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: 3XN Architecture

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) selected 3XN to design its new headquarters after a multi-stage, international architectural competition that concluded earlier this year. The IOC and 3XN have now released the first renderings of the project, which is located on a 24,000sm site on the banks of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland. The new building will bring together 600 employees currently working in disparate offices throughout the city.

Image Courtesy © 3XN Architecture

Architects: 3XN Architecture
Project: International Olympic Committee Headquarters
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Image Courtesy © 3XN Architecture

“In recognition of the symbolism of the Olympic Games and needs of the organization, we designed the new IOC headquarters around three key elements: movement, flexibility and sustainability,” said Jan Ammundsen, Senior Partner with 3XN. “With its dynamic, undulating façade, the building will appear different from all angles and convey the energy of an athlete in motion. Its interior is designed with as few structural constraints as possible. This open and flexible environment will adapt to multiple work styles now and in the future. Our design is also intended to encourage interaction, communication and knowledge sharing among staff.”

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3XN’s entire design is built upon respect for the site and sustainable principles. The building features many energy efficient systems, including lake water pumping, photovoltaics and daylight optimization. The new headquarters is located within a park on the shores of Lake Geneva and adjacent to historic Château de Vidy, which has been the iconic home of the IOC. 3XN’s design is intended to respect both the château’s legacy and park setting and make as soft a transition as possible from park to building.

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Tags: Lausanne, Switzerland

Category: Headquarters

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