Journal — 01.09.2022 "Back to the office?" asks the Arc Mag

After a visit to Geneva, François Esquivié responds to this with: "The spatial qualities, the generosity and the refreshing simplicity of the architecture of Berrel Kräutler's building nevertheless makes you want to come back to the office after months of working at home".

"With their design, the architects found a good balance between borrowing and independence. They deliberately tried not to design a second building, but a new part of the ensemble.»
"Now it shines again — as Tschumi conceived it — like a jewel in the rolling park landscape."

"The rectangular openings in the ceilings are the same size on each floor, but rotated 90 degrees from floor to floor..."
"... which gives the atrium an almost Piranesian complexity and fascinating generosity."

"The hall exudes a pleasant, almost solemn calm most of the time."

Arc Mag 2022–5 on «Back to the office?» about the Headquarters in Geneva

Text: François Esquivié
Photos: Damian Poffet.

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