The Kyoto building, the first office workplace to be built in the Green Village district of Grand-Saconnex, represents a significant step forward in sustainable real estate in Switzerland. The result of a competition launched in 2013 by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Implenia, and now owned by a Swiss Life fund, Kyoto combines environmental performance and landscape integration to meet the rigorous requirements of modern sustainability standards. These qualities won it the "Prix de l'immobilier romand", awarded on 24 September in Morges by the magazine Bilan and the SVIT real estate association.

The Kyoto building features an original lobby concept designed by interior design studio Dimanche. The building's lobby is similar to that of some boutique hotels: a welcoming, unique and intimate atmosphere, comfortable spaces, great attention to detail, elegant furniture and curvaceous furnishings.

UBS will move into the Kyoto building this year. Christophe Garey, Head of Personal Banking in Geneva explains why the bank chose to open a branch in Green Village, in the heart of the Nations district.

The Kyoto building will be delivered in June 2024. Implenia, the general contractor in charge of the construction, also assists the tenants with their interior fittings. We interviewed Lionel Grevot, project manager for Implenia, about the advantages of this entirely personalized service for future residents.