EXTENSION OF THE WHO HEADQUARTER | YTAU Architecture Urbanisme
Geneva / Switzerland / 2014
The headquarters of WHO are situated in the international organizations area in Geneva, near Cointrin Airport, and culminates at the top of the hill on the edge of Prégny-Chambésy and Grand-Saconnex. It currently consists of ten buildings of very unequal quality and architectural value. After 58 years with its headquarters on the present site, WHO planned a large-scale redevelopment project.
The headquarters of WHO are situated in the international organizations area in Geneva, near Cointrin Airport, and culminates at the top of the hill on the edge of Prégny-Chambésy and Grand-Saconnex. It currently consists of ten buildings of very unequal quality and architectural value. After 58 years with its headquarters on the present site, WHO planned a large-scale redevelopment project.
- Year 2014
- Main structure Mixed structure
- Client World Health Organization
- Cost 130 000 000 CHF
- Status Competition works
- Type Office Buildings
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