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Gewinner | Kategorie: Commercial Office Mid Rise (5-15 Floors)
Itten + Brechbühl AG, Bern
Projekt: New Scott Sports headquarters in Givisiez (Switzerland)
Press release by Itten+Brechbühl AG, July 2021
New Headquarters Scott Sports won the 2021 Architizer A+Awards in the Office - Mid Rise (5-15 Floors) category
Architizer A+ winners are selected by an illustrious jury composed of architects and designers, media luminaries, tech and business leaders, and other creatives. Among an array of projects submitted from over 100 countries, the new Scott Sports headquarters in Givisiez (Switzerland) was selected to receive the 2021 Architizer A+ Award in category of Commercial Office Mid Rise (5-15 Floors).
Inaugurated in 2019 after a three-year construction phase, this building conceived by IttenBrechbühl reflects a particular focus on the quality and conditions of individual workspaces arrayed around a spacious central atrium. Cutting-edge technologies inspired the futuristic new structure, which takes into account environmental issues as well as fully embodying the company’s values.
For decades, Scott Sports has engaged in a highly successful global enterprise specialized in sports equipment for cycling, skiing, running, and motosports. In response to its global expansion, the company commissioned a new headquarters to accommodate up to 600 employees. As Scott Sports CEO Beat Zaugg points out, «With this new building, we are focusing on Scott’s values: sustainability, orientation toward the future, and cuttingedge technologies.»
Innovation and sustainability
Constructed of timeless materials including timber, concrete, metal, and glass, the building embodies Scott Sports’ identity and values. The choice of aluminum for the facade pays homage to the first product manufactured by the company: an aluminum ski pole. On arriving at the new headquarters building, one enters into a central atrium that rises to the full height of the building. This soaring space clad entirely in vertical wooden louvers recalls the company’s original link to skiing. In effect, the word «ski» literally means «a long, thin piece of cut wood» in Norwegian.
Flooded with light, the atrium can be accessed via a majestic staircase that leads from the main entrance to the auditorium in one long, flowing path around a curved wall. The ground floor also accommodates public areas such as the cafeteria, the restaurant, and a 4,000 m2 showroom with views to the outdoor where new bicycles are tested.
This is the first building in Europe to be equipped with a single control system for heating, ventilation, and acoustics. The offices feature the latest Soft Cell ceiling panels to regulate the interior climate, acoustic conditions, and basic lighting.
Flexibility and openness
Offices, meeting rooms, and various spaces designed for informal gatherings occupy the upper four storeys. An open-plan layout fosters dialogue, brainstorming, and the development of ideas, while enclosed spaces favor concentration on work. Offices are modular to allow for adaptation to whatever new requirements may arise in the future.
Dynamics and transparence
The micro-perforated aluminum facade on the upper floors reacts to the intensity of the sun, modulating the flow of natural light into the building. Thanks to this dynamic sun shading system, mechanically controlled by 880 motors, the facade adjusts itself throughout the day and in response to weather conditions.
On the ground floor, the facade features modular tinted electrochromic glass that allows for a fluid transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. Together, this high-tech plinth and the sun shading system on the upper floors facilitate the observation of activity taking place inside the building.
Luminosity and serenity
Daylight enters the building through multiple openings that emphasize the verticality of the wooden louvers and the pale coloring of the floors. The choice of natural hues is carried throughout the structure to bring a sense of serenity to the office spaces. The high-tech lighting is also cleverly designed to mimic the structure, and thus to blend seamlessly with the building’s architecture.
Facts
Location Givisiez, Switzerland
Architect Itten+Brechbühl AG
Size 25,865 m², including 4,000 m², of showroom space
Awards 2017 Arc-Award BIM Gold
Prix Bilan de l’Immobilier 2020, Administrative Building
2021 Architizer A+ Mid Office
New Headquarters Scott Sports won the 2021 Architizer A+Awards in the Office - Mid Rise (5-15 Floors) category
Architizer A+ winners are selected by an illustrious jury composed of architects and designers, media luminaries, tech and business leaders, and other creatives. Among an array of projects submitted from over 100 countries, the new Scott Sports headquarters in Givisiez (Switzerland) was selected to receive the 2021 Architizer A+ Award in category of Commercial Office Mid Rise (5-15 Floors).
Inaugurated in 2019 after a three-year construction phase, this building conceived by IttenBrechbühl reflects a particular focus on the quality and conditions of individual workspaces arrayed around a spacious central atrium. Cutting-edge technologies inspired the futuristic new structure, which takes into account environmental issues as well as fully embodying the company’s values.
For decades, Scott Sports has engaged in a highly successful global enterprise specialized in sports equipment for cycling, skiing, running, and motosports. In response to its global expansion, the company commissioned a new headquarters to accommodate up to 600 employees. As Scott Sports CEO Beat Zaugg points out, «With this new building, we are focusing on Scott’s values: sustainability, orientation toward the future, and cuttingedge technologies.»
Innovation and sustainability
Constructed of timeless materials including timber, concrete, metal, and glass, the building embodies Scott Sports’ identity and values. The choice of aluminum for the facade pays homage to the first product manufactured by the company: an aluminum ski pole. On arriving at the new headquarters building, one enters into a central atrium that rises to the full height of the building. This soaring space clad entirely in vertical wooden louvers recalls the company’s original link to skiing. In effect, the word «ski» literally means «a long, thin piece of cut wood» in Norwegian.
Flooded with light, the atrium can be accessed via a majestic staircase that leads from the main entrance to the auditorium in one long, flowing path around a curved wall. The ground floor also accommodates public areas such as the cafeteria, the restaurant, and a 4,000 m2 showroom with views to the outdoor where new bicycles are tested.
This is the first building in Europe to be equipped with a single control system for heating, ventilation, and acoustics. The offices feature the latest Soft Cell ceiling panels to regulate the interior climate, acoustic conditions, and basic lighting.
Flexibility and openness
Offices, meeting rooms, and various spaces designed for informal gatherings occupy the upper four storeys. An open-plan layout fosters dialogue, brainstorming, and the development of ideas, while enclosed spaces favor concentration on work. Offices are modular to allow for adaptation to whatever new requirements may arise in the future.
Dynamics and transparence
The micro-perforated aluminum facade on the upper floors reacts to the intensity of the sun, modulating the flow of natural light into the building. Thanks to this dynamic sun shading system, mechanically controlled by 880 motors, the facade adjusts itself throughout the day and in response to weather conditions.
On the ground floor, the facade features modular tinted electrochromic glass that allows for a fluid transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. Together, this high-tech plinth and the sun shading system on the upper floors facilitate the observation of activity taking place inside the building.
Luminosity and serenity
Daylight enters the building through multiple openings that emphasize the verticality of the wooden louvers and the pale coloring of the floors. The choice of natural hues is carried throughout the structure to bring a sense of serenity to the office spaces. The high-tech lighting is also cleverly designed to mimic the structure, and thus to blend seamlessly with the building’s architecture.
Facts
Location Givisiez, Switzerland
Architect Itten+Brechbühl AG
Size 25,865 m², including 4,000 m², of showroom space
Awards 2017 Arc-Award BIM Gold
Prix Bilan de l’Immobilier 2020, Administrative Building
2021 Architizer A+ Mid Office
