Fit-Out Support & Partners

We Help You Get In Faster

Coordinating a Geneva office fit-out typically means managing architects, contractors, permits, and timelines you don't understand. LINK provides the expertise, partners, and on-site support to compress that into weeks—not months.

4
Fit-Outs On Schedule
18 mo
Track Record
9,500
sqm Delivered
3 mo
Move-In Capability

Why Geneva Fit-Outs Take 12 Months

Standard Geneva office fit-outs involve multiple parties who don't know each other, a landlord who's slow to approve changes, and contractors unfamiliar with the building. Every decision creates delays.

Coordination Chaos

Architect, general contractor, MEP engineers, IT—all coordinating through you. Each handoff adds weeks.

Learning Curve

New contractors spend weeks understanding the building's systems. They make mistakes. They redo work.

Slow Landlord Approvals

Property managers who visit monthly can't approve changes quickly. Decisions wait for committees.

Hidden Surprises

Discovering infrastructure limitations mid-project. Permits that weren't anticipated. Budget overruns.

TYPICAL GENEVA FIT-OUT12 monthsfrom lease signed to keys handed overMONTH 2Coordination+4 wksMONTH 4–5Learning curve+6 wksMONTH 7–8Slow approvals+8 wksMONTH 10–11Hidden surprises+10 wks123456789101112CUMULATIVE WEEKS LOSTMOVE-INfeels distantMONTHS FROM LEASE SIGNEDLINK GENEVA
On-site fit-out in progress at LINK Geneva: a project manager, tradesman, and architect in hi-vis vests reviewing a floor plan on a tablet, with the building's curved double-skin glass facade and panoramic views of green Geneva landscape behind them, oak flooring being laid in the foreground

How LINK Compresses This to 3 Months

LINK's owner-operated model eliminates most of the friction that makes fit-outs drag on.

Original Tradesmen On Call

The electricians, HVAC engineers, and contractors who built the building are still on call. No learning curve. No surprises about infrastructure.

On-Site Project Management

Our technical team—including an experienced project manager—coordinates on-site. Decisions made in hours, not weeks.

Same-Day Approvals

The building owners are on-site. Technical approvals that take other landlords weeks happen in hours.

Pre-Vetted Partners

Architects, contractors, and specialists who know the building and have delivered successfully before.

Fit-Out Support Services

We offer as much or as little support as you need—from light guidance to full turnkey delivery.

Advisory (Light Touch)

You manage your own contractors. We provide building knowledge, approvals, and access coordination.

  • • Building documentation and specs
  • • Technical approvals
  • • Access coordination
  • • Building management interface
  • • Permit guidance
Included in lease

Partner Network (Recommended)

We connect you with pre-vetted architects and contractors who know the building. You remain in control.

  • • Architect introductions
  • • General contractor recommendations
  • • MEP specialist referrals
  • • IT integrator connections
  • • Competitive pricing (volume relationships)
No cost for introductions

Turnkey Delivery

Full project management through our in-house team. Single point of contact from design to move-in.

  • • Complete project management
  • • Design coordination
  • • Budget management
  • • Schedule guarantee
  • • Single point of accountability
Fee-based (competitive rates)

Our Partner Network

Pre-vetted professionals who know the building and have delivered successful projects here.

Architects

Design firms experienced in LINK's floor layouts and building systems. Portfolio of completed projects here.

General Contractors

Swiss contractors with track record at LINK. They know where the services run, how the floors behave, and what works.

MEP Specialists

Including original system installers. Deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.

IT Integrators

Network, AV, and security specialists familiar with LINK's data infrastructure and carrier options.

Why Pre-Vetted Matters

Speed: No ramp-up time learning the building. They can estimate accurately and start immediately.

Pricing: Volume relationships mean competitive rates. No premium for working with unfamiliar building.

Quality: We see their work daily. Poor performers don't stay on the list.

Coordination: They know our team. Issues resolved directly without tenant caught in the middle.

The 3-Month Process

A realistic week-by-week timeline for a standard fit-out at LINK.

Week 1-2

Design & Planning

  • • Brief architect partner
  • • Concept design
  • • Preliminary budget
  • • LINK technical review
  • • Lease finalized
Week 3-4

Detailed Design

  • • Layout finalized
  • • MEP coordination
  • • Contractor pricing
  • • Permit applications
  • • Material selections
Week 5-10

Construction

  • • Partition installation
  • • MEP fit-out
  • • Ceiling and flooring
  • • Data cabling
  • • Finishes
Week 11-12

Completion

  • • IT installation
  • • Furniture delivery
  • • Snagging and fixes
  • • Final inspections
  • • Keys handover ✓
Note: Timeline assumes standard office fit-out (no specialized infrastructure). Complex requirements may require additional weeks.

Recent Fit-Out Projects

Real examples from the past 18 months.

Geneva commodity trading firm fit-out on Floor 7 at LINK Geneva: a long row of high-density trading desks with multi-monitor terminals showing financial charts and world maps, traders in business attire at work, the curved double-skin glass facade revealing Lake Geneva, the Jet d'Eau and snow-capped Mont Blanc behind them

Commodity Trading Firm

1,800 sqm | Floor 7

High-density trading floor with enhanced power and connectivity. From lease signing to occupancy in 11 weeks.

  • • Enhanced power density (120W/m²)
  • • Multi-carrier fiber installation
  • • Precision cooling zones
  • Timeline: 11 weeks
International SaaS company EMEA headquarters on Floor 9 at LINK Geneva: a full-floor open-plan office with tiered oak town hall seating, bench desks where a diverse team works on laptops, a glass-walled huddle room and a wellness nook with plum velvet armchairs, panoramic views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc through the building's curved glass facade

SaaS Company EMEA HQ

2,700 sqm | Floor 9

Modern open-plan headquarters for 200+ employees. Full floor transformation in 12 weeks.

  • • Complete layout design
  • • Town hall and collaboration spaces
  • • Wellness and quiet zones
  • Timeline: 12 weeks

The 3-Month Move-In Playbook

Our step-by-step guide to compressing the typical 12-month Geneva office move into 3 months. Week-by-week actions, decisions, and milestones.

  • Week-by-week timeline and milestones
  • Key decisions at each stage
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Checklist of what LINK provides vs. tenant provides
  • Budget planning guidance
Download the Playbook
Cover of the LINK Geneva 3-Month Move-In Playbook: a premium A4 corporate booklet on a warm-grey desk, Swiss-style typography on an off-white cover with the title 'THE 3-MONTH PLAYBOOK' (the '3' in red), and a clear comparison diagram of two timeline bars sharing the same lease-signed start point — a short red 'LINK · 3 months' bar ending with a green move-in dot at week 12, against a much longer grey 'Typical Geneva · 12 months' bar ending at month 12 — visually showing LINK delivers four times faster than the typical Geneva fit-out

Ready to Plan Your Fit-Out?

Share your requirements and timeline. We'll explain what's realistic and connect you with the right partners.