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ADR – Atelier Descombes Rampini: Landscape and Urban Design Studio Based in Geneva

architecture-design · 2026-09-19

Founded in 2000 by Julien Descombes and Marco Rampini, ADR – Atelier Descombes Rampini is a landscape and urban design studio headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The practice concentrates on large-scale urban and environmental planning, producing work that ranges from regional development strategies to the design of public spaces and infrastructure. Its portfolio reflects sustained experience in mobility planning and public space design in Switzerland and abroad. Among its master plans are schemes for sectors including Eaux-Vives in Geneva and Cherpines. Built public spaces attributed to the studio include the Plaine de Plainpalais in Geneva and the Turbinenplatz in Zurich. ADR is noted for an approach attentive to both urban and natural contexts, evident in projects such as the revitalization of the Aire river and the Eaux-Vives beach. The studio places emphasis on creating inclusive public spaces. The source page carrying this profile is dated Saturday, 19 September 2026.

Key facts

  • ADR – Atelier Descombes Rampini was founded in 2000 by Julien Descombes and Marco Rampini.
  • The studio is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • ADR specializes in large-scale urban and environmental planning.
  • Its work spans regional development strategies, public space design, and infrastructure.
  • Master plans include Eaux-Vives in Geneva and Cherpines.
  • Public space projects include Plaine de Plainpalais in Geneva and Turbinenplatz in Zurich.
  • Projects include revitalization of the Aire river and the Eaux-Vives beach.
  • The source page is dated Saturday, 19 September 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Julien Descombes
  • Marco Rampini

Institutions

  • ADR – Atelier Descombes Rampini
  • Metalocus

Locations

  • Geneva
  • Switzerland
  • Eaux-Vives
  • Cherpines
  • Plaine de Plainpalais
  • Zurich
  • Aire

Sources