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Cité du Lignon

Jaccaud + Associés

Cité du Lignon by Jaccaud + Associés is an exemplary renovation project of a monumental modernist housing complex built between 1963 and 1971 in Geneva, Switzerland. The ambitious 11-year phased renovation completing in 2021 aimed to restore Le Lignon's original identity while enhancing its thermal performance and sustainability.
This project contributes to the social-ecological transformation by preserving the complex's patina and original materials, focusing on upgrading facades, glazing, and overall fabric. All 581 dual-aspect apartments were upgraded for comfort and energy efficiency, aligning with Switzerland's new thermal performance building standards. Despite the complexity of ownership and the need for extensive refurbishments, a consortium of stakeholders, including pension funds and housing associations, collaborated to ensure the unity and identity of Le Lignon.

City

Geneva

Country

Switzerland

Use Before

Housing

Use After

Housing, Renovation

Year

2021