The World Organization of Health decided to continue a tradition that began in 1959 by launching a new international design competition for the expansion of their headquarters in Geneva. After adding a series of constructions to the main building created by Jean Tschumi, the authorities decided to regenerate and expand the complex. The New Building, connected to the Main one through a pedestrian bridge, will host offices, conference rooms, a restaurant, a cafeteria and a reception area. Starting with 2019 it will accommodate the working posts and the offices currently located in the Main Building, that is scheduled to undergo complex restoration works.