Client: Roche Farmacêutica Química
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Size: 6,500m²
Skills: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Space Planning
The new Roche headquarters building in Amadora, Lisbon integrates two separate divisions, Pharma and Diagnostics into one striking contemporary development. Won in open competition, the scheme was developed through rigorous user interviews and brief writing. The building organisation is simple, contemporary and extendable which may be required at a future date. The building is divided into three zones; the front of house, the spine and the back of house. The front contains the reception, all meeting rooms, internet café, restaurant and Forum with seating for 200 people.
The spine, formed by two natural stone walls, divides the front from the back and houses IT, facilities, kitchens and services at the upper level. The back contains all offices and shared facilities. An undercroft provides space for workshops, storage and delivery facilities as well as parking for 116 cars.
Winner of the Best Office Building at the Portuguese Property Awards in 2006