Renovation and New Apartments

Vaudoise Insurance aimed to upgrade and redefine the LINK building, initially constructed in 1976 by J.-P. Lavizzari and situated near Parc Mon-Repos and the Lausanne train station. They commissioned the Atelier d'architecture et d'urbanisme Magizan to oversee the development of eight new apartments, the renovation of the building envelope, and the refurbishment of the existing structure.

Expansion and New Courtyard

The LINK building, part of a high-density mixed-use zone, allowed the addition of two more storeys. The original building featured offices, doctors' surgeries, and basement parking spread across five levels. The new design by Magizan Architects proposed a central forecourt entrance aligned with the south façade, expanding commercial areas and creating a large inner courtyard for better illumination of the first floor.

High-End Apartment Features

Significant upgrades include a new façade, replacement of technical components, and the addition of an attic and superattic, yielding eight new apartments with views of Lake Geneva, the Alps, or Lausanne's rooftops. These medium to high-standard apartments include four duplex and four simplex units, each featuring high-quality finishes such as parquet floors, large terraces, and extensive window fronts with wood-metal frames and triple glazing for enhanced brightness.