Geneva

Production of artworks and installation in Geneva

art project has over 25 years of expertise in the manufacture and installation of artworks internationally, including Switzerland. Since 1999, our company has been supporting production agencies and creators in the technical realization of their artistic projects, relying on 100% French production centralized in a 2,000 m² workshop. Equipped with a 10-ton overhead crane, we manage the entire value chain: design office, multi-material engineering (metal, wood, technical glass, blown neon, composites), logistics transport, and on-site installation.

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Logistical challenges and assembly constraints in the Geneva area

The establishment of facilities within Calvin's city requires rigorous management of urban access and Swiss safety standards. Geneva has a dense layout, particularly in the Rive Gauche and Old Town areas, where traffic restrictions are particularly strict.

Customs management and compliance with road requirements:

Deployment in Geneva requires perfect mastery of cross-border formalities through the use of ATA carnets for high-precision components. Our teams coordinate the obtaining of crane permits from the trade police and the land use department, while ensuring compliance with SUVA safety standards. We anticipate tonnage restrictions for access to bridges over the Rhône and pedestrian areas, ensuring smooth installation despite the cramped conditions at some sites.

manufacture and installation of a work of art by art project

Centralized production in France and secure cross-border transit

Manufacturing at our French facility allows us to maintain consistent industrial quality control on every project. This remote model guarantees precision technical execution before export to the canton of Geneva.

Trial assembly and structural validation in the workshop:

Thanks to our 10-ton lifting capacity, we systematically carry out a full dry run assembly in our workshop. This technical step allows us to validate the operating clearances and assembly tolerances of metal or composite interfaces. This process drastically reduces on-site intervention times in Geneva, thus ensuring delivery schedules and component integrity during unloading.

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Installation of the artwork by artist Melik Ohanian - Streetlights of Memory in Switzerland

Expertise of the design office in dealing with the Lake Geneva microclimate

The proximity of Lake Geneva requires specificengineering choices to ensure the durability of structures. The climate in Geneva is characterized by high humidity and episodes of strong winds, such as the Bise.

Wind resistance calculation and anti-corrosion treatment:

Our design office carries out wind load simulations for structures exposed in Geneva's public spaces. We favor high-strength alloys and technical surface treatments (anodizing, specific powder coating) to counteract lake humidity. This preventive approach guarantees the long-term stability and aesthetic preservation of the pieces, whether they are intended for international institutions or metropolitan parks.

production of custom-made works of art during installation

Request for study: Geneva

Our design office will validate the technical, regulatory, and budgetary feasibility of your project. Send us your file for a detailed analysis.