Jean Megow, Head Region West of Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, accompanied the Riantbosson Centre construction. In the short interview below, he gives us a glimpse behind the scenes at the Riantbosson Centre.
Jean Megow, what do you particularly like about the Riantbosson Centre?
The Riantbosson Centre has a multifaceted range to offer its visitors: The new ALDI and Maxi Bazar complement the pre-established retailers Media Markt, Pfister, Decathlon, Habitat, King Jouet, Kids up, La Halle aux chaussures, Golfers Paradise, Fust, Lumimart, Carglass, TCS, Tamoil, etc. Plus, McDonald's has opened Switzerland's biggest restaurant to date at the Centre, complete with McDrive.
What is special about the office spaces and the building's architecture?
The office spaces are fully modularly fitted out. This means we can offer our tenants maximum individuality and flexibility when setting up their office areas. The contemporary architecture and glass façades encompass almost 6,000 square metres of rental space, rising distinctively above the neighbouring buildings and offering 360° views. I like the impressive view over the airport, Alps and the Mont Blanc.
Are there still any rental spaces available?
There are still just a few office spaces available. It’s worth a look at our mobile showroom!
What projects are still in the planning pipeline in West Switzerland?
The Geneva Business Terminal will be completed this year; apart from that, we have two other attractive major projects ongoing in the Geneva area: «Espace Tourbillon» in Plan-les-Ouates and «Esplanade de Pont-Rouge» in Lancy.
The foundation stone for «Espace Tourbillon» will be laid at the beginning of June. It is a development encompassing a total usable area of 95,000 square metres and comprising five buildings, each with seven storeys above ground, three below, and integrated logistics. The future tenants will benefit from flexible, fully modern spaces. Completion is scheduled for 2021. Meanwhile, the «Esplanade de Pont-Rouge» will open in 2020. Situated right by Lancy's rail station, what we are building here is a 15-storey modern service building with innovative, flexible spaces. This project forms a key pillar of the important «Praille-Acacias-Vernets» (PAV) development area, where a new neighbourhood and urban centre is emerging for the population of Geneva.