Vacheron Constantin 2
Geneva, 2012-2014
The second building of the Vacheron-Constantin Watch Factory near Geneva continues certain principles from the original building designed and built by Bernard Tschumi Architects in 2001-5.
In the second building, the metal roof-envelope folds so as to accommodate the manufacturing activities on the upper level, while the support activities (offices, restaurant) are located below. The upper horizontal roof surface integrates solar panels and demonstrates the ability of the roof concept to be expressed in different ways