The Guangzhou Swisscoat headquarters underwent a full-scale renovation in 2011. Spanning 14,000 sq ft. across multiple floors, the project unified executive offices, workspaces, meeting rooms, and a showroom under a modern industrial aesthetic, featuring exposed concrete surfaces, clean partitions, and timber accents that balanced functionality with warmth.

The renovation extended beyond the interiors to include a new façade, exterior landscaping, and parking design, elevating the entire corporate campus. Despite the cross-border challenges, the 8-month project was delivered on time, setting a new milestone for the team and reinforcing Swisscoat’s identity of precision and innovation.

Project details

Signature materials

Exposed concrete finishes
Timber wall cladding and accents
White laminate cabinetry & partitions
Full-height glazing and display showcases
Refurbished façade cladding system

Construction Duration

~8 months

Location

Guangzhou, PRC.

Area

14000 sqft.

Year

2011

CONCEPT & DESIGN INTENT

The project marked a milestone as a full-scale renovation of Swisscoat’s factory office building in Guangzhou. The design aimed to merge industrial functionality with a clean corporate identity, reinforcing the brand’s image of innovation and precision.

SPATIAL STRATEGY / PLANNING LOGIC

The project encompassed the entire multi-storey office building, including executive offices, general workspaces, meeting rooms, and a showroom. Circulation was carefully planned to separate public reception zones, administrative offices, and production-related areas, creating a cohesive flow across four floors.

GALLERY

MATERIALITY & DETAILING

An industrial-modern aesthetic guided the interiors, featuring exposed concrete, clean white partitions, geometric lighting fixtures, and timber accents for warmth.

The façade was entirely refurbished, with a new cladding system, exterior signage, and landscaping to give the building a refreshed, contemporary presence.

PROJECT GOALS & OUTCOMES

Delivered a landmark corporate building renovation within 8 months despite the project’s scale and distance from Hong Kong.
Integrated office, showroom, and executive areas with a consistent design language.
Upgraded both interior and exterior to reflect Swisscoat’s brand DNA of precision and innovation.

COLLABORATION & CONSTRAINTS

This project was uniquely challenging, as it required on-site coordination in Guangzhou, which is two to three hours away from Hong Kong. The scope included not only interiors but also façade redesign, landscaping, and parking areas, expanding beyond conventional office fit-outs. Completed, the project set a new benchmark for the team in terms of scale and cross-border execution.