Neuchâtel

Philip Morris International

An urban landmark for Neuchâtel

The PMI F && E Campus, completed in 2009, marks the entrance to Neuchâtel city centre. In an exceptional setting on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, it offers a magnificent panoramic view of the lake with the Swiss Alps on the horizon.
The aim of Philip Morris was to create workplaces and communal spaces that stimulate interaction in team-driven research and encourage employees to perform well and produce results.
The F && E campus consists of three parallel wings that house state-of-the-art offices and laboratories for 550 employees. There are also common areas such as reception, restaurant, cafeterias, meeting rooms, a conference room with 200 seats, a library and a sports hall.

Architecture based on sustainability

The building was designed with environmental friendliness in mind.
In winter the double glazed façade and the glass roofs of the building's atrium are a source of heat thanks to passive solar energy, while in summer they provide natural ventilation. In addition, future-looking energy, operating and environmental concepts were applied: lake water for cooling the building and heat recovery and speed control devices integrated in ventilation and passive solar systems.

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Information

Client

Philip Morris Products SA, Neuchâtel

Services rendered by HRS

Sole contractor with full cost, quality and deadline guarantee

Architect

Burckhardt + Partner AG, Architekten Generalplaner, Lausanne

Plot size

13,500 sqm

Overall cost

CHF 110 million

Construction period

September 2006 – December 2008

Contact

HRS Real Estate SA
Rue du Centre 172
1025 Saint-Sulpice

+41 58 122 90 00
st-sulpice@hrs.ch