The Mastercard International Global Headquarters is an

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located at 2000 Purchase Street in the hamlet of

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. It was constructed in the early 1980s as part of a movement of large corporations onto

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estate settings, and has been called the "architectural jewel of Westchester". The building is part of the Purchase Centre complex and originally was constructed by the

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company and occupied by IBM for several years. It was designed by

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and has won awards over the years for its

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style.

Structure

The facility is a three-story building that incorporates

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stone and

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to maximize the effectiveness of natural resources. The facility is composed of a central lobby with a full-height

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and two quarter-circle wings to the north and west with smaller atria, all incorporating natural features such as

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trees and an indoor stream. Also on-site is a cafeteria, a company store, and other employee amenities. A 1,100 car parking facility is built into a hillside on the site.

Awards

*1988 Building Stone Institute: Annual Tucker Award *1986 American Institute of Architects: National Honor Award *1986 Concrete Industry Board: Annual Award

References

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