Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), which is one of the final designs gifted from the world renowned Iraqi architect, the late Zaha Hadid. Zaha Hadid Architects’ website describes the project as: “Rising from the sloping banks of the Tigris river in Baghdad, the design of the new headquarters of the Central Bank of Iraq conveys the core values at the heart of the institution: Solidity, Stability and Sustainability.” The building will be 172m high and will stand on a 200m by 100m podium.

Designed by renowned architect Sou Fujimoto, The SQUARE Learning Center in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is an innovative place to think, learn and work, built using ECOPact+ low-carbon concrete with ECOCycle® inside.

The SQUARE’s exterior is formed from a framework of white metal beams typical of Fujimoto’s style, while Holcim’s concrete was used for structural work and interior beams.

Zurich’s Kunsthaus art museum is a dynamic space for international exhibitions covering the 13th century to the present. With a recent extension it became the largest museum in Switzerland, blending visionary architecture with sustainable building materials.

Architect Sir David Chipperfield modeled the Kunsthaus extension on traditional stone façades, as found in the original Kunsthaus.

A modern Basel icon on The Rhine, The Roche Towers are the tallest office buildings in Switzerland, with Building 1 and Building 2 standing proud at 178 meters and 205 meters.

Holcim supplied an integrated solution of different materials to realize the striking vision of architects Herzog & de Meuron, such as ultra-high performance concrete and bespoke services.