Merck headquarters

Merck headquarters in Whitehouse Station is a hexagonal building located on a 460-acre property with glass walls that reflect the surrounding forest. The structure was designed to integrate the existing woodland and preserve the natural environment of the site.

The building was completed in 1993 by architect Kevin Roche and his firm, serving as the main office for pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. The design reflected Roche's philosophy of integrating buildings with their natural surroundings.

The building demonstrates the architectural principles of Kevin Roche, who received the Pritzker Prize for his approach to integrating structures with nature.

The site features an underground parking structure for visitors and staff. A solar panel system helps power the complex and supports the site's environmental goals.

At the heart of the complex sits a central clearing filled with original old-growth forest trees. These trees were deliberately preserved during construction and now stand within the modern hexagonal building.

Location: New Jersey

Inception: 1990

Architects: Roche-Dinkeloo

GPS coordinates: 40.64080,-74.77760

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21