Vincent Callebaut Architectures has revealed Archiboretum, a new mixed-use project in Geneva, Switzerland, featuring timber twin towers designed to integrate architecture, greenery, and energy. Positioned between the historic centre and the new city district, the project overlooks the Rhône and reimagines the urban block as a living ecosystem.
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The twin towers, connected by a Skypark and public observation platforms, incorporate housing, offices, hotel, retail, and cultural spaces within a biomimicry-inspired vertical design. Forty-five percent of the site is dedicated to public parkland, combining urban forest, urban farming, and aquaponic ponds that harvest and reuse rainwater. The lower levels include a green gallery showcasing local crafts and services.
Construction employs PEFC-certified cross-laminated timber, prestressed concrete, and C2C-certified bio-based materials within a circular design strategy, aiming to meet Swiss SNBS, Minergie Eco, and 2000 Watts standards. Energy is supplied by solar, geothermal, and local biomass systems, achieving energy self-sufficiency in line with the Canton's GPET strategy.
Archiboretum represents a post-carbon, regenerative approach to urban design, blending Swiss engineering, constructive efficiency, and green innovation to create a resilient and sustainable urban landmark.
Source: LinkedIn.
