IBM Somers Office Complex
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The IBM Somers Office Complex is a campus of five office buildings owned by IBM
in Somers
, New York
, United States
. Situated on a 730 acres (3 km²) campus, I.M. Pei designed pyramid of glass structures house regional headquarters for the IBM corporation. Described as a "futuristic fortress", the 1200000 square feet (111,483.6 m²) complex is an example of modernist architecture
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Viewed from above, one can see the four main buildings and the central service building atop a hill. Each is in the shape of a triangle and is topped with a pyramid of glass. The buildings are located on a campus of 730 acres (3 km²) and in total contain 1200000 square feet (111,483.6 m²) of office space. The plant is still entirely owned by IBM and houses approximately 2,000 employees in divisions such as Global Services, Software, and the Systems and Technology Group.
The complex was originally conceived in 1983 following the successful approval of the PepsiCo
corporate campus nearby, following an invitation from the supervisor of Somers, Wayne Van Tassell to visit the town. Constructed between 1984 and 1989, the $55 million complex enabled the centralization of 3,000 employees located in other facilities in the surrounding area. Despite initial complaints of excessive water usage and light pollution, the complex has remained a major business location in the Somers area.
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
in Somers
Somers, New York
Somers is a town located in northeastern Westchester County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 20,434...
, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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. Situated on a 730 acres (3 km²) campus, I.M. Pei designed pyramid of glass structures house regional headquarters for the IBM corporation. Described as a "futuristic fortress", the 1200000 square feet (111,483.6 m²) complex is an example of modernist architecture
Modern architecture
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Pepsi
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corporate campus nearby, following an invitation from the supervisor of Somers, Wayne Van Tassell to visit the town. Constructed between 1984 and 1989, the $55 million complex enabled the centralization of 3,000 employees located in other facilities in the surrounding area. Despite initial complaints of excessive water usage and light pollution, the complex has remained a major business location in the Somers area.