Call for projects for the arcades Passage Morillons

Located in the Petit-Saconnex district, the Passage Morillons project is at the heart of Geneva’s international neighborhood.

The Terra et Casa Foundation is developing a sustainable residential building comprising 26 LUP/LGL apartments and ground-floor retail arcades, in an area undergoing major transformation.

The Morillons Passage will connect the site’s buildings and become a new, vibrant community hub, at the crossroads of the Nations district, Grand-Saconnex, and the Jardin des Nations.

The available arcades

Building A – 872 m² of commercial space (divisible)

Fit-out according to tenant’s needs

Rent: between CHF 250.– and CHF 350.–/m²/year gross

All commercial units will be fitted out according to tenant specifications, representing an additional investment of approximately CHF 1,000.–/m², equivalent to CHF 50.–/m²/year in rent.

Shared parking spaces available.

Targeted activities

This call for proposals seeks projects that contribute to the quality of life and conviviality of the neighborhood:

• Cafés, breweries, food courts

• Responsible retail, organic grocery stores, personal services

• Coworking spaces, information centers, family-oriented activities

Priority will be given to proposals that promote social connections, local engagement, and sustainability.

Application files

Anyone interested in renting a commercial unit is invited to submit an application including a project summary describing the proposed activity, an indication of the desired surface area, and a motivation letter.

Please send applications to: silvia.solari@fondation-terracasa.ch

All applications will be reviewed, and we will contact you afterwards.

Available surfaces

The rentable areas are located on the ground floor and mezzanine of Building A. They offer great flexibility and can be adapted to suit tenants’ needs (fit-out according to tenant – APA).

Delivery: shell condition, to be fitted out.

Technical data

Electricity

• Supply from the main electrical panel of Building A.

  Available power:

• Retail: 5 to 30 kW (3x25A to 3x63A)

• Offices / activities: 7 to 11 kW (3x40A)

• Individual SIG meters, integrated vertical ducts and cable trays.

• T25 service sockets on landings.

Heating / Cooling / Ventilation

• Connection to the Genilac network (SIG).

• Static heating – 34/25 °C regime, return ≤ 27 °C.

• Comfort cooling – 16/19 °C regime, return ≥ 19 °C (subject to need justification).

• Single-flow ventilation for Building A, air intakes on the façade.

• Centralized management via MCR system (Sauter).

• Individual energy sub-metering.

Sanitary installations

• Cold water (CW), hot water (HW), and wastewater (WW) connections at duct base.

• Standard capacity: 6 LU CW, 4 LU HW, 5.8 DU WW per unit.

• Adaptable depending on tenant layout.

• Columns and meters installed by the developer.

Safety / AEAI

• Glazed EI30 corridor doors.

• Fire detection in common areas, with possible extensions within units.

• Integrated sound evacuation system connected to the MCR.

• Optional access control on peripheral doors.

Basements

• Storage and technical rooms (14 to 100 m² depending on location).

• Private cellars and civil protection shelter.

• Bicycle parking: 52 indoor spaces on two levels (Velopa Etage’2 type).

• Elevator/freight lift with direct access to ground floor and mezzanine.

Ventilated storage and technical spaces accessible from common landings.

Energy and technical performance

Building A is designed according to High Energy Performance (HPE) and Minergie P standards, with:

• Optimized thermal envelope
• High acoustic and thermal insulation
• Centralized energy management via the MCR system
• Heating and cooling supplied by the Genilac network (SIG)

Tenant fit-outs must comply with the energy and control requirements defined in the CVS-MCR Specifications of March 10, 2025.

Tenant fit-outs (APA)

Spaces are delivered as shells, with technical provisions (HVAC, MCR, CW/HW/WW).

Interior works are the tenant’s responsibility, subject to approval by the project owner and competent authorities (APA).

The technical specifications define:

• Connection points for heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing
• Design and control standards (SIA 382/1, 380/4, 181, AEAI)
• CVS-SP-MCR interface and electrical connection conditions
• Obligation to submit a technical installations operation file within 30 days after completion of works