Lombard Odier Group has inaugurated its new Geneva headquarters, an architectural landmark designed by internationally acclaimed Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. Located in Bellevue, Geneva, the group says the avant-garde building embodies its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The new headquarters will bring together more than 2,000 employees, who were previously spread across six sites in Geneva, thereby enhancing efficiency and fostering stronger collaboration.

For Geneva’s oldest private bank, with almost 230 years of history, the new headquarters reaffirms its commitment to Geneva and its continued confidence in Switzerland’s financial sector.

“Our new headquarters is more than a building – it is a statement that represents who we are today and our future growth ambitions,” says Lombard Odier senior managing partner Hubert Keller. “Partnering with Herzog & de Meuron allowed us to push boundaries and create a state-of-the-art working environment designed according to the highest sustainability standards. We look forward to welcoming our clients to our new home, and to serving them in this exceptional building.”

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the building has been designed to embrace flexibility and transparency by maximizing the perception of its natural surroundings. Employees will move into the building throughout the months of September and October.

The client areas have been designed by renowned interior designer Rodolphe Parente, offering a unique experience to clients during their interactions with bankers and other experts. 

The building has been constructed according to robust criteria regarding material use, energy provision, circularity, employee well-being, and advanced green technologies that significantly reduce its environmental footprint. It aims to achieve the highest level of three widely recognized sustainable construction certifications: SNBS ( Standard Nachhaltiges Bauen Schweiz ), Minergie-P, and BREEAM.

Highlights of the new headquarters:

• The building blends harmoniously with its surroundings and features open, flexible workspaces and state-of-the-art amenities.
• An auditorium shaped like a sheet of paper folded back on itself: crafted in bare concrete, it serves as a symbol of succession and continuity across time. Combining technological prowess with aesthetic appeal, it can accommodate more than 500 guests.
• An atrium sits at the core of the building, bringing natural light to all floors and providing a welcoming environment.
• It is designed to minimize energy and water use: fitted with solar panels, the building will be connected to the GeniLac system, which uses the water of Lake Geneva to heat and cool buildings.
• More than 160 trees have been planted around the headquarters, while measures to promote local biodiversity have been implemented.
• Ideally located at the heart of the transport network, the building is just minutes from central Geneva and close to the airport. It is easily accessible by road, bike, rail, as well as boat via the recently approved CGN liaison from Corsier to Bellevue.