urbz has worked in developing communication and collective planning systems in Geneva since 2015. Our vision is one of usergenerated cities. We adapt this approach to the local context, in which our projects are deeply embedded. In Geneva, a global city hosting a large number of international organisations, this directly translates into guiding principles of hospitality and collective action.
Our work includes a complete makeover for a participatory-based, comprehensive plan of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) headquarters, a new urban development outline within the Nations Quarter neighbourhood to foster the core values of accessibility, community and creativity, and other re-imagining initiatives in Geneva’s parks, streets and vicinities.
urbz practice relies on the savoir-faire of an international team with more than a decade of worldwide experience, and a strong network of offices in Mumbai, Bogotá, Goa and Paris.
Projects
urbz is working on a comprehensive plan for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) HQ in Geneva. About 1200 people work in Geneva and another 20,000 work in over 100 conflict zones around the world.
An ongoing project on the ecological transition and how it can foster quality public spaces
urbz is carrying a 18 month long participatory process to redefine the two largest public squares in Lausanne (Switzerland). / urbz conduit une démarche participative de 18 mois visant à réimaginer les deux plus grands espaces publics de Lausanne.
Étude d’opportunité pour un équipement culture d'importance majeur à future place de l'Étoie (PAV).
Opportunity study for a major cultural center in the planned neighbourhood of PAV in Geneva.
A 5 day long workshop in Geneva which produced strategies for gradual urban densification.
Who we
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Who we
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