Philip Morris Rhodanie 50 First Phase Renovation

Renovasjon av Kodak-bygning

The existing building at Avenue de Rhodanie 50, designed in the early 1960s by architect F. Brugger for Kodak SA, is characterized by its simple forms and exposed concrete façades. Philip Morris International, which has its global headquarters in Lausanne, occupies two rented floors in this building. In 2002, after acquiring the building, Philip Morris decided to commence a major renovation of the floors previously occupied by Kodak SA.

60 Arbeidsstasjoner og Fasiliteter

The first phase of the renovation involved a comprehensive redesign of the second floor and part of the lower first floor. This phase saw the creation of 60 workstations, sanitary facilities, a coffee corner, and a copy room on each floor. The project retained the visible concrete supporting structure but refurbished it, alongside replacing the glass and blinds. The new partition walls fit into the glazing’s modular grid and, being translucent and colored, separate the offices from the corridor by sliding along their entire length, eliminating the need for doors and allowing natural light to reach central areas.

Oppgradert Byggteknologi

The upgraded building technology includes chilled ceilings connected to linear air outlets that provide air conditioning, ventilation, and air exchange. The new HVAC systems necessitated modifications to the existing media circulation. Despite challenges such as a tight timeline and the need to keep parts of the building operational for Philip Morris International, the project was completed to the client's high-quality standards and within the specified timeline.