Geneva City Hall – Renovation and conservation

Client République et Canton de Genève
Architects FWD Architectes, Lausanne
Planning 2020-2026
Execution 2027-2028
Services Structure:
Design phase
Tender documentation phase
Execution phase
Photo Sean Pavone
Topics CommercialTimber constructionRefurbishmentConservationConcrete construction

In a remarkable historical and heritage setting, the project involves renovating the offices and restoring part of the building. The work includes reinforcing the historic wooden floors, creating new openings to improve accessibility to the offices, redesigning the interior and repurposing certain rooms, and replacing the joinery to improve thermal comfort for users and the building’s energy consumption. The emphasis is on respecting the existing construction elements and making structural choices that are in keeping with the existing building (materials, framework, etc.).