NOVO NORDISK

NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS

At one quarter mile long, the building comprises a series of office pods arranged diagonally across a central Main Street. At each node where the pods intersect the central circulation spine there is a secondary entrance. Each one opens onto an atrium with a three-story monumental stair as its focal point. Nicknamed "tree houses" they provide organizing elements along all three levels of Main Street. At each level we have clustered communal, collaborative, and conference spaces supporting Novo Nordisk's business enterprise. The office pods are designed as neighborhoods to create a sense of place for Novo employees. In addition to traditional space types – enclosed offices, open offices and conference rooms – the workplace strategy incorporates a variety of work settings to support Novo's mission. There are special project rooms, work rooms, huddle spaces, and open collaborative spaces all incorporating the latest technology.

The mature landscaping was one of the primary reasons Novo Nordisk selected the site. The cafeteria looks to the southeast with its lush plantings, lake, and hiking trails. The building geometries create courtyards accessible from Main Street that look to the south and west where employees enjoy lake views and prospects of the spires of Princeton University. In keeping with Novo's commitment to sustainability the project is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification.