DO Bau — Geneva
High-End Renovation Company in Geneva
Geneva rewards precision. Between the protected façades of the Vieille-Ville, the Haussmann-influenced apartment buildings of the Rive Gauche and the lakeside estates of Cologny and Vandœuvres, this is a city where renovation is measured in millimetres and where discretion is not a courtesy but a condition of the work. DO Bau, the Swiss arm of Duran Groupe, operates in Geneva as a general contractor for owners who expect a single, accountable point of contact from the first site visit to the final handover.
Our clientele here is international by nature: private bankers, diplomats posted to the Genève-International district, family offices and long-standing residents who value the calm competence that a family group brings. We coordinate every trade in-house or through a tightly held network of Geneva craftsmen, we work to Swiss construction standards and cantonal building regulations, and we treat each property — whether a fourth-floor apartment near the Jardin Anglais or a villa above the lake — as the private matter it is.
This page sets out how we approach high-end renovation and construction in Geneva: the building stock we know intimately, the expertise we bring to it, and the reasons owners on both sides of the border trust us with projects that cannot afford to go wrong.
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Building in Geneva: a city of protected façades and demanding standards
The Vieille-Ville, gathered around the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre and the Grand-Rue, is one of the most tightly protected historic quarters in Switzerland. Its townhouses combine stone party walls, timber floor structures, deep window reveals and heritage joinery that cannot simply be replaced. Renovating here means working within the constraints of the cantonal heritage service, respecting original proportions, and integrating discreet modern comfort — underfloor heating, concealed climate control, rewired services — without disturbing a single protected element on the street elevation.
Along the Rive Gauche, from the Eaux-Vives to the streets behind the Rade, the Belle Époque and early twentieth-century apartment buildings offer generous ceiling heights, moulded cornices, parquet floors and stone balconies. These flats are prized by an international clientele, but their communal structure — the PPE co-ownership rules, the shared risers, the acoustic relationship with neighbours — demands a contractor who can manage both the technical work and the diplomacy it requires.
The lakeside communes of Cologny, Vandœuvres, Collonge-Bellerive and Anières are Geneva's villa belt: large private plots, mature gardens and residences that range from inter-war character houses to contemporary architect-designed homes. Here the work often spans full structural renovation, extensions, basement wellness levels, pool houses and landscaping — projects where planning permission, geotechnics and a long build programme have to be handled with equal seriousness.
Then there are the private-bank and family-office interiors of the city centre — reception floors, meeting suites and private apartments where the finish must be flawless and the works invisible to clients. Across all of it, Geneva imposes exacting norms: energy performance under cantonal law, seismic and acoustic requirements, and an inspection culture that leaves no room for approximation. This is precisely the environment DO Bau is built for.
Our expertise in Geneva
Our expertise in Geneva
Lakeside villa renovation
Full renovation and extension of private residences in Cologny, Vandœuvres, Collonge-Bellerive and along the lake. We take on structural works, basement and wellness levels, façade restoration, high-performance glazing and complete technical upgrades, coordinating planning permission and geotechnical studies so an ambitious programme runs to a single, controlled timeline.
Belle Époque apartment renovation
Sensitive refurbishment of Rive Gauche and Eaux-Vives apartments: restored parquet and cornices, reconfigured layouts, concealed heating and climate control, and acoustic separation between floors. We manage PPE co-ownership constraints and neighbour relations so the work proceeds cleanly within a shared building.
Old Town heritage work
Renovation of Vieille-Ville townhouses under cantonal heritage oversight. We preserve protected façades, historic joinery and original proportions while discreetly integrating modern services, insulation and comfort — the kind of intervention that respects Saint-Pierre's setting and satisfies the heritage authorities.
Private-bank & diplomatic interiors
Fit-out and renovation of reception floors, meeting suites and private apartments for banks, family offices and diplomatic residents in the Genève-International district and city centre. Flawless finishes, strict confidentiality, and works phased around a functioning institution.
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Why owners in Geneva choose DO Bau
One point of contact from first meeting to handover. You deal with a single accountable lead who coordinates every trade, every consultant and every inspection — no diffusion of responsibility across a dozen subcontractors.
A Swiss arm rooted in the region. DO Bau operates locally within Duran Groupe, a Franco-Swiss family group that works on both sides of the border. We understand cantonal regulations, Geneva's building culture and the expectations of an international clientele.
Discretion as standard. Our work for private bankers, family offices and diplomatic residents is built on confidentiality. Site access, communication and documentation are handled with the reserve these projects require.
Swiss standards, no compromise. We build to Swiss construction norms and cantonal requirements for energy, acoustics and safety, with a finish quality that stands up to the most demanding handover inspection.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We regularly work on Vieille-Ville townhouses under cantonal heritage oversight, preserving protected façades, historic joinery and original proportions while discreetly integrating modern services and comfort. We coordinate directly with the heritage authorities so approvals and the works progress together.
Yes. Lakeside villa projects are a core part of our work in Geneva — structural renovation, extensions, basement wellness levels, pool houses and landscaping. We handle planning permission, geotechnical studies and the full build programme under one point of contact.
We do, and discretion is central to how we operate. We renovate reception floors, meeting suites and private residences for banks, family offices and diplomatic clients, phasing works around a functioning institution and maintaining strict confidentiality throughout.
Both. DO Bau is the Swiss arm of Duran Groupe, a Franco-Swiss family group based near the border. This lets us serve Geneva to Swiss construction standards while drawing on the resources of a larger group operating across the region.
The first step is a private site visit and conversation about your objectives, the property and your timeline. You can reach us on +33 6 51 71 30 35 or at contact@durangroupe.com, and we will arrange a discreet meeting in Geneva at your convenience.
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Considering a renovation in Geneva?
Speak to DO Bau about your villa, apartment or interior. One point of contact, Swiss standards, complete discretion — from first visit to final handover.
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