Merck Serono Headquarters
Kalzip™ Roofing Featured On Biotech Leader's New World Headquarters
Designed by Murphy Jahn Architects of the United States and completed in the fall of 2006, the new world headquarters of Merck Serono in Geneva, Switzerland is comprised of a sprawling six-story building nestled among and integrating a trio of smaller historically significant industrial structures. As a means of establishing a visual relationship between the 463,000 sq. ft. of new construction and the existing buildings—in a manner that complied with preservation orders protecting the latter—the architect topped both the new building and the renovated structures with 90,000 sq. ft. of Kalzip™ 65/500 standing seam aluminum roofing.
Merck Serono is a world leader in the field of biotechnology and through the architect’s unique detailing and material selections—predominantly glass and metal—the new headquarters reflects that status. The building is layed out in such a way as to create large pedestrian corridors and commons areas that foster a sense of community and invite the exchange of information and ideas. These campus gathering spots are flooded with natural light through both glass walls and roofs, which also serve to bring light into the offices and enhance the outward views from within.
About Kalzip
Kalzip is recognized as a leading developer of tailored metal solutions for the building envelope. It specializes in the international manufacture and supply of standing seam roofing, wall cladding solutions, PV systems, and foldable options for more traditional roofs and facades. During the past 40 years more than 800 million square feet of Kalzip products have been installed worldwide on some of the most distinctive, world-famous, award winning projects.
Kalzip offers worldwide distribution of materials and services through a network of international sales offices, more than 100 mobile roll forming units, and approved and dedicated installers. In addition to its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in Michigan City, IN, the company maintains its original factory in Germany, and has facilities in China, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
For more information about Kalzip products, contact the North American headquarters in Michigan City at 219-879-2793, or visit www.kalzip.com.