ONU Palais des Nations Building H

6-Storey Office for 1,500

The ONU Palais des Nations Building H is a newly constructed 6-storey administrative structure located within the Parc de l’Ariana in Geneva, Switzerland. Designed to support approximately 1,500 employees, the building includes flexible workspaces, meeting rooms, and snack areas, all integrated with the latest office technologies for an efficient workplace.

LEED Gold Wood-Concrete Design

Building H is designed to be sustainable, healthy, and highly efficient, aiming to meet the LEED Gold standard. The structure is a wood-concrete composite construction that uses the thermal mass of concrete floors for heating and cooling. Additionally, it connects to the existing central heating system of the Palais des Nations and employs the Genilac water cooling system from Lake Geneva, effectively minimizing waste and saving energy.

Completed June 2021, 120,000 m³

The project commenced in June 2018 and reached completion in June 2021. It was managed by architects SOM and Burckhardt+Partner. The building not only offers a high-performance working environment but also contributes to global sustainability efforts by reducing peak energy demand and optimizing energy usage. With a total building volume of 120,000 cubic meters, this project reflects a significant advancement in sustainable construction and workplace well-being.