IBM Somers Office Complex
| Company type | Office complex |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology (former owner) |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Somers , United States |
Area served | Regional headquarters area for IBM |
Key people | I. M. Pei (architect) |
| Products | Office space |
| Owner | 294 Route 100, LLC (since 2016) |
The IBM Somers Office Complex consists of five office structures that were previously owned and utilized by IBM in Somers, New York, United States.[1] Located on a sprawling campus, these buildings, designed by I. M. Pei, are distinguished by their glass pyramid roofs and functioned as IBM's regional headquarters.[2]
Construction began in 1984, and the complex, noted for its modernist architecture, has been characterized as a "futuristic fortress".[3]
History
The project was initiated in 1983 following the approval of a nearby corporate campus for PepsiCo;[4] the $200 million development was completed between 1984 and 1989 with the goal of bringing together 3,000 employees from various sites.[5] Although there were early apprehensions regarding water consumption and light pollution, the site ultimately became a significant business hub within Somers.[4][6]
On September 29, 2016, ownership of the property transferred from IBM to 294 Route 100, LLC for $31.75 million. At that time, the assessed full value stood at $122.15 million, with a taxable value of $16.19 million.[7]
Layout
Approximately 2,000 IBM staff members from Global Services, Software, and the Systems and Technology Group worked within of office space situated on a hilltop campus. The complex includes four triangular main buildings alongside a central service facility, each topped with distinctive glass pyramids.[1][8]
Awards
In 1990, the Somers facility was honored with the IEEE Corporate Innovation Recognition for its contribution to developing the multilayer ceramic thermal conduction module used in high-performance computing.[9]
See also
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