Herzog & de Meuron's Sustainable HQ for Lombard Odier in Geneva

Innovative Sustainable Architecture

• 💡 Architects are increasingly focused on creative and sustainable responses to climate change, moving beyond simply incorporating sustainability to rethinking the built environment.
• 🏗️ Firms like Herzog & de Meuron are designing buildings that actively contribute to habitat enhancement and species recovery.

Lombard Odier Headquarters Design

• 🏠 The new Lombard Odier headquarters in Geneva, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, features a single roof intended to bring all employees together and foster collaboration.
• 🌍 The design aims to create a building that is both protective and open to the world.

Sustainable Construction Materials and Systems

• ♻️ Recycled concrete was used for the raft foundation, and locally sourced materials were prioritized.
• 💧 An AI-powered water intelligence platform is used to collect and reuse rainwater.
• 🌬️ The building's design incorporates passive cooling strategies, such as the angle of the roof to capture breezes from Lake Geneva and balconies designed to manage sunlight.
• 🌿 Plantings cover 80% of the roof surface, helping to cool the air beneath solar panels and remove atmospheric pollutants.
• 🌡️ A renewable thermal Genelac system utilizes water from Lake Geneva for both heating and cooling.

Social and Experiential Sustainability

• 😊 The project emphasizes the social component of sustainability, ensuring people feel good within the building and encouraging collaboration and client welcomes.
• ✨ The architectural concept aims to create an experience akin to walking in nature, where every corner offers a new impression, making the building feel alive and inspiring.