the plant
For people who appreciate character, architecture and authenticity.
A unique ensemble of living, working and creative open spaces – embedded in a historic industrial building with a Mediterranean garden. In the middle of Lugano, stylishly renovated, versatile and perfectly connected to the infrastructure.
AVAILABLE RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Modular studios, special offices and independent residential units in Lugano – an architectural original for creative makers
Garage in the courtyard
Work: 46 m² area
Magazzino
Living & working: 43 m² area
Studio 2
Living: 67 m² living space
Studio 1
Living: 66 m² living space
Garden shed
Living & working: 44 m² living space + 20 m² terrace
Custode
Living: 81 m² living space + 20 m² terrace
Industrial loft
Living & working: 124 m² living space + 23 m² balcony/terrace
Director’s apartment
136 m² living space + 81 m² terrace & balconies
COMMERCIAL UNITS
Offices in stylish surroundings – flexible and ready for immediate occupancy
A total of 17 unique office units that can be combined on a modular basis.
Ideal for freelancers, small companies or project teams.
Bright rooms with high ceilings, individual air conditioning, communal canteen and modern sanitary facilities with natural stone.
10 minutes’ walk from the “Paradiso” train station in the heart of Lugano. Excellent connections and ready for new ideas.
For all those who do not make compromises, but create connections: between productivity and quality of life.
ARCHITECTURE
A listed masterpiece from 1948, designed by the legendary architect Rino Tami. The AUDEMARS factory in Lugano combines modern Bauhaus aesthetics with a unique concept for living and working together.
Authentically renovated, in the middle of a magnificent Ticino garden with a bowling green, this architectural gem offers an inspiring environment in an urban location.
For all those who are looking for something special and appreciate functionality.
The history of the Bauhaus icon in Lugano
1946 - The origin: A pharmaceutical project in Switzerland
Vittore La Fleur, owner of a Milan-based pharmaceutical company, founded a production site in Switzerland.
He acquired a plot of land measuring over 2,000 m² on Via Cassarinetta in Lugano – at the upper edge of a quiet residential area between the road and the railroad line. Two undeveloped plots provided the ideal setting for a factory with international aspirations.
1949-1950 - Construction phase: Rationalism with clarity
The architecture followed a clear, rationalist structure – with exposed concrete columns, brickwork and ribbon windows. It combined functionality with modern standards.
1950s-2000s - A place for precision engineering: The time with Audemars
For decades, the Audemars family used the building for the R. Audemars Fils watchmaking and gemstone factory.
The finest metal parts for watch production and other mechanical precision components were manufactured here.
The Audemars family played a key role in shaping the building: their craftsmanship and attention to detail defined the character of its use for decades.
2020 - handover and new impetus
2021 - Planning the vision
Preparations for the comprehensive renovation began: Inspection of the original substance, careful planning, and coordination with monument protection and local tradesmen.
The aim was to preserve the building’s substance and at the same time bring it into the present in a visionary, technical and creative way.
2021-2024 - Refurbishment with respect for the original
Historic colors, materials and structures were returned, windows and shutters were restored by hand and old fittings and mountings were repaired.
The original Belgian bluestone from 1948 was reused in the bathrooms in the same size, shape and quality. The Ticino garden with its old plants and bowling green was also reconstructed.
The high-quality oak parquet floors were refinished, waxed and brushed to match the historical model.
2025 - A new place for ideas and quality of life
The historical character remains tangible, but is complemented by modern technology, a sustainable concept and stylish furnishings.
