“R. J. Reynolds Industries Inc.” - Wínston-Salem, Nort Carolina – (USA)

Abstract

This building is destined to house the head office of the Company and two of its subsidiaries. It has a total constructed surface of 46,500 m² on 5 floors and a semi-basement, in a rectangle block of 240 m length and 35 m width, located on a 40,000 m² lot. From an architectonic point of view, ít offers an interesting volume proportion, by making the basically rectangular shape more dynamic by means of modules, also rectangular, rotated 45° on the upper floor. Technically, it constitutes a considerable advance in the procedures used for energy conservation and accumulation, based on the treatment of façades with refractory insulated glass in which the technical and functional objectives are combined in an interesting and esthetic exterior. In addition to the office space for the 1,400 - 1,600 company employees, the building has a large cafetería with kitchen service incorporated, an auditorium and 2,000 parking spaces, as well as the basic mstailations.