Renovation and extension at Rue de Berne 6 in Geneva

The existing building structure was extensively renovated as part of the total refurbishment. The spacious rooms with ceiling heights of up to 3.5 meters have been modernized and restructured. By adding another floor, it was possible to rebuild the roof and create additional usable space totaling 1302 m². Today, the office areas offer a contemporary space with a great deal of quality and flexibility when it comes to using the areas.

The tenant structure remained largely unchanged during the construction phase: the Canton of Geneva (Etat de Genève) also used the space during the renovation, while other tenants were temporarily relocated and only returned after the work was completed. The property was fully let shortly after the work was completed.

Central building components were renewed in the course of the renovation: the windows, the electrical distribution and ventilation systems and the heating and cooling systems were replaced completely. Additional insulation of the building envelope helps to improve energy efficiency. Thanks to these measures, the property’s energy consumption was significantly reduced and almost reached the level of a new building.