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For Sale Comp Title

Home for sale in Geneva: what you can buy for 1,65 M CHF right now

We are digging into three properties in Geneva and neighboring France that currently sell for 1 650 000 CHF or less.

By Carolin Ekman | May 11 2020

Minimalist Title

Small dwelling gets a very minimalist design makeover

FREAKS Freearchitects reoranizes the layout of a standard Geneva studio for an open feel.

By The Urboxed Team | May 8 2020

Jet d'Eau

The curious history behind the Jet d'Eau, Geneva's accidental landmark

Surging upwards at 140 meters (459 ft.) high, the Jet d'Eau (which means water fountain) is one of the most prominent features in Geneva's skyline.

By Julian Canlas | May 6 2020

Backdrop

Look good with these beautiful backdrops on your next Zoom call

The rules for a successful call background are similar to those for any portrait photo: interesting but not excessive.

By The Urboxed Team | May 5 2020

Conference Room

Creating Room XIX with UN's ideals

Designed by Italian architect's studio PEIA Associati, the new space represents a major design and technological upgrade to the international organization

By The Urboxed Team | May 5 2020

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By The Urboxed Team | May 2 2020

How to create a better home office environment

The current crisis is ceating new questions about the design of the future work place, or in some cases the need for it at all. It also places new emphasis on work space at home.

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By The Urboxed Team | April 29 2020

Design studio 3D prints hands-free door handle in the fight against Coronavirus

Door handles are among the most infected every day objects offering this initiative an effective opportunity to combat the pandemic

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By Vivian Hakkak | April 18 2020

"Happy at Ease" project wins international architectural award

Italian Studio wins architectural award for villa built close to Geneva in Bossey, France. Photos by Roberto Panciatici.

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Servant Title

By The Urboxed Team | April 16 2020

Living in your garage. This house makes it beautiful.

Suburban chalet near Geneva undergoes a thorough upgrade of its ground floor and keeps the rest intact.

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By The Urboxed Team | April 9 2020

Using 3D technology and age-old expertise in construction to expand the Geneva's Rudolf Seiner school

The new learning center is a bold addition to the original building by Jean-Jacques Tschumi.

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Geneva life title

By Vivian Hakkak | April 8 2020

Life in Geneva during the pandemic

Geneva is a very different city since the 16 March 2020 lockdown, and, as is the case in most cities across the globe, there has been a dramatic change in the pace of life.

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By Julian Canlas | April 7 2020

How to perfect your spring cleaning process

It’s springtime, which means time to clean your place and apply Marie Kondo’s philosophy of throwing away things that don’t spark joy.

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Tips on teleworking during a pandemic

By Julian Canlas | March 24 2020

Tips on working from home during a pandemic

The worldwide coronavirus outbreak has forced everyone to change working habits. Today we explore tips to better work from home.

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Micromobility title 2

By Vivian Hakkak | February 24 2020

Microbility at the gates of Geneva

E-scooter for sale are a common sight around the city. It is however a laggard in the micromobility rental game.

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Monique

By Bill Harby | February 16 2020

Les Bains who's who

In the last part of our exploration of the special neighborhood, we look at some of the businesses making up the fabric of the place

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