Lombard Odier Opens in Geneva

BELLEVUE, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The new Lombard Odier headquarters officially opened today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Swiss politicians, partners from both Lombard Odier and Herzog & de Meuron, and the media. Located on the shore of Lake Geneva, the new headquarters brings together 2,000 employees previously dispersed across six sites in Geneva.

The new building embraces transparency and flexibility through a design guided by two main principles: maximizing the perception of the natural surroundings and creating interior spaces that foster collaboration. Characterized by generously cantilevered, curved and slender floor slabs supporting a sweeping roof, the building’s shape and appearance are not driven by aesthetic preference but by the intent to optimize the experience of the place – the view of the lake and the beauty of the surroundings – for both clients and staff.

Like an inner topography, the building offers both clients and staff diverse work environments that balance privacy and individual focus. Communal employee areas, such as two double-height collaborative spaces and the restaurant provide ample views of the lake. The auditorium accommodates up to 800 people and opens to a Greek amphitheater outside, while also providing flexible areas for impromptu gatherings.