The venerable private bank is swapping six separate locations in Geneva for a single HQ that sits on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Lombard Odier has officially unveiled its new Geneva headquarters, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. 

The new HQ

The private banking house describes the office in Bellevue, Geneva, as an “avant-garde building [which] embodies the group’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.” 

The HQ brings together more than 2,000 employees who were previously spread across six sites in Geneva.

Claiming the mantle of Geneva’s oldest bank, Lombard Odier – which has nearly 230 years of history – said the new HQ comes as the firm “positions itself for future growth” and reaffirm its commitment to Geneva and Swiss financial services, it said in a statement yesterday.

“Our new headquarters is more than a building – it is a statement that represents who we are today and our future growth ambitions,” Hubert Keller, senior managing partner of Lombard Odier Group, said. “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.”

The building is on the shores of Lake Geneva.

“This project demonstrates that `Rethink Everything®’ is more than just a slogan for Lombard Odier. Together, we have created an office environment unlike any other, making the most of an incredible location. The new headquarters will further optimise interaction with clients while establishing a workplace that prioritises both efficiency and employee wellbeing,” Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron, said.

The client areas have been designed by interior designer Rodolphe Parente, with a view to creating an intimate atmosphere.

Stressing its sustainability credentials, Lombard Odier said the HQ has been constructed according to “robust criteria regarding material use, energy provision, circularity, employee well-being and advanced green technologies” to reduce its environmental footprint. The HQ is designed to achieve the highest level of three widely-recognised sustainable construction certifications: SNBS (Standard Nachhaltiges Bauen Schweiz), Minergie-P, and BREEAM®.