herzog & de meuron reveals construction photos of new lombard odier headquarters

herzog & de meuron has shared a sneak peek of the new headquarters designed for private bank, lombard odier, from the building site in bellevue, switzerland. the project is currently under construction on the banks of lake geneva, and when complete, it will accommodate up to 2600 employees under one roof. the images and video shared on herzog & de meuron’s instagram show a monolithic, concrete wall being shaped, which will form a distinguishing feature of the building’s auditorium.

images and main video courtesy of filip niketic & nicolas fehlmann ingénieurs conseils SA via herzog & de meuron’s instagram

‘the curved concrete wall of lombard odier new headquarters has been revealed,’  said herzog & de meuron on instagram. ‘left in its raw state, this ‘mur courbe’ takes on the grain of the wooden form work and creates the main spatial element of the auditorium. from this moment onwards, the interior topography of sweeping contours and cantilevered slabs unfurls. congratulations to all involved in achieving this milestone, as construction continues on the site beside lake geneva.’

the project was first awarded to herzog & de meuron following an international competition, which included entries from the likes of OMA, BIG, and dominique perrault. herzog & de meuron’s winning scheme embodies lombard odier’s commitment to ‘the highest standards of sustainability’. the building will include renewable energy sourcing, rainwater collection and reuse, recycling solutions, and a fitness center to promote the wellbeing of employees. the auditorium, which you can see taking shaping from these photos, will provide an amphitheater-like space that can accommodate up to 800 people. located in the heart of the building, it’s designed as a light, welcoming environment for clients and collegues alike.

see designboom’s previous coverage of lombard odier’s new headquarters here. 

project info:

name: lombard odier new headquarters

location: bellevue, geneva, switzerland

client: lombard odier & cie SA

architect: herzog & de meuron