Apartment · Plainpalais · 2026

A reconfigured three-bedroom apartment in Plainpalais

For a firm of architects: general contracting for a reconfiguration, with a study created in the former kitchen.

Corridor painted deep blue with tall skirting and herringbone parquet

Apartment

Bedroom with blue walls, herringbone parquet and a French window

Plainpalais

The starting point

The architect had designed the project and obtained the permit. They were looking for a general contractor to carry out their specification, with a single point of contact on site.

What we did

A dedicated project manager attending the architect’s weekly site meetings.
Colours and skirting details approved on samples installed at milestone 3.
Schedule kept, two days ahead.

Trades coordinated

01 Demolition
02 Partitions
03 Electrics
04 Plastering and painting
05 Flooring
06 Joinery (partner)

Planned schedule, actual schedule

Demolition Planned · 5 d Actual · 5 d
Partitions Planned · 8 d Actual · 8 d
Electrics Planned · 10 d Actual · 10 d
Plastering and painting Planned · 15 d Actual · 15 d
Flooring Planned · 8 d Actual · 6 d
Joinery and handover Planned · 7 d Actual · 7 d

The gap, explained

The existing herringbone parquet could be kept and sanded instead of replaced: two days saved.

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