Exterior painting in Lancy: façades in Le Plateau, shop fronts in Pont-Rouge and villas in Petit-Lancy, carried out by CFC-qualified tradespeople
Azzo Peinture has been operating in Lancy since 2018, specialising in the renovation and painting of façades, shop fronts, balconies and exterior metalwork. Two skilled plasterers and painters, each holding a CFC qualification and with over 25 years’ experience in the trade. A modernist façade in the Plateau, a shop window in Pont-Rouge or a villa in Petit-Lancy are not treated with the same approach, nor with the same team.
In Lancy, a façade may serve a residential property, a shop front or a company headquarters — each with its own purpose
Lancy brings together three complementary urban identities: the modernist Plateau and Cité-Nouvelle districts, dating from the 1960s; the rapidly expanding commercial and service sector hub of Pont-Rouge; and the affluent residential areas of Petit-Lancy. Three types of façade, three construction approaches — all held to the same high standards of craftsmanship.
The façades of the Plateau de Lancy and the Cité-Nouvelle: modernising without compromising the modernist heritage
The Plateau de Lancy and the Cité-Nouvelle are home to a cohesive modernist heritage, built between the late 1950s and the early 1980s. Residential blocks, mid-rise towers, prefabricated panel buildings: these façades embody an architectural identity that deserves to be respected. A coat of white paint would ruin the whole effect. Our role is to modernise without distorting the character of the buildings.
Our approach on the Plateau:
- Interpretation of the original architectural identity : period colour schemes, treatment of cornices and architectural features, careful preservation or modernisation — each building has its own distinctive character, which we identify before any work begins.
- Inspection of panels and joints : On prefabricated facades, the joints are the first areas to show signs of deterioration. Repair of flexible joints, treatment of problem areas, and restoration of waterproofing before any painting work is carried out.
- Coordination with agencies and cooperatives : The Plateau area has a high concentration of housing cooperatives and private housing associations. A quote ready for presentation at the general meeting, samples submitted to the committee, and a detailed budget broken down by item.
Pont-Rouge and the commercial sector: shop fronts and office façades that reflect your brand
In just a few years, Pont-Rouge has become one of the canton’s new business hubs — home to corporate headquarters, office blocks, high-street shops and restaurants. The challenges involved in designing a façade here are not the same as those for a residential building. The façade conveys a brand’s image, welcomes customers and must cope with a business that cannot stop. Working on these façades requires a completely different approach to the construction site.
How we work in the service sector:
- Shift work : Whether it’s in the evening, at night or at the weekend, for shop fronts and the lobbies of office buildings — your business operations and your staff’s work will not be disrupted.
- Coordination with architects and design agencies : When it comes to a shop front or the façade of a headquarters, the choice of colour or finish forms part of a brand identity guide. We work closely with your interior designer, design agency or communications manager.
- Quotations and invoicing tailored to your business : VAT invoicing, quotation formats suitable for presentation to the executive committee or the procurement department, and a detailed schedule tailored to your operational requirements.
- High-quality finishes to enhance the brand image : On a shop front, even the slightest visible flaw is seen all day long by hundreds of passers-by and customers. Our standard of finish is on a par with that of a high-end residential build — we make no compromises.
Petit-Lancy and affluent residential areas: villas and apartment blocks with a well-established character
Petit-Lancy retains a well-established residential character, with detached houses, small, upmarket apartment blocks and a suburban landscape that has become increasingly dense over several decades. The buildings are varied — well-finished 1950s villas, private apartment blocks with a understated aesthetic, and recently built terraced houses. Homeowners’ expectations are high here: the façade directly reflects the property’s value.
Our approach to this residential development:
- An assessment tailored to the building’s age : a 1950s villa with roughcast walls and period woodwork, a recently built block of flats with modern render, a contemporary terraced house — each surface requires its own system. We identify the right approach from the very first visit.
- Detailed colour advice : For a villa visible from the street, the choice of colour has a direct impact on the property’s value. Professional colour charts, test samples on the façade, and checking the colour in both sunlight and shade before making a decision.
- Comprehensive building envelope treatment : façade, eaves, wooden shutters, front doors, ironwork, gates — in a luxury villa, these elements bring the whole design together. We coordinate everything to create a cohesive façade.
The outdoor projects we regularly carry out in Lancy
In addition to the complete renovation of a façade, a number of external works are regularly carried out in the municipality — each tailored to one of Lans’s three main sectors: multi-occupancy housing, commercial premises and detached houses.
Renovation of a building façade in the Plateau
For the façade of a modernist building in the Plateau or Cité-Nouvelle districts (ranging from 400 to 1,500 m² depending on the building): 3 to 8 weeks of work, depending on the surface area, the condition of the panels and whether scaffolding is required. Re-pointing of joints, treatment of original architectural features, finish tailored to the building’s architectural identity, and coordination with the management or co-operative throughout the project.
Shop fronts and commercial lobbies
For the refurbishment of a shop front or the entrance hall of a commercial building in Pont-Rouge: 1 to 4 days, depending on the surface area and the finish required. Work can be carried out outside normal working hours — evenings, nights, weekends — to avoid disrupting business. Coordination with your architect or design agency, premium finishes tailored to your brand image.
Exterior painting of a villa in Petit-Lancy
For a villa with a façade measuring between 100 and 250 m², including its woodwork, ironwork and eaves, in Petit-Lancy: 2 to 4 weeks depending on the condition of the building and the level of finish. On-site colour consultation, test samples approved in situ, coordinated treatment of all exterior elements. Site management to minimise disruption in the garden and around the house.
Shutters, ironwork, gates and exterior woodwork
Common to all areas of Lancy, woodwork and ironwork require regular maintenance — particularly in Petit-Lancy and in the apartment blocks on the Plateau. This involves stripping the wood, applying anti-rust treatment to metal components, and applying an undercoat and a top coat of suitable paint or wood stain. These tasks can be carried out individually or as part of a wider renovation project.
Why property management companies, businesses and homeowners in Lans entrust their façades to us
Three key commitments for a local authority where residential, service sector and commercial areas coexist.
The ability to switch from residential to commercial construction projects without compromising on quality
Repainting the façade of a block of flats in Le Plateau in the morning, working on a shop front in Pont-Rouge in the early evening, and treating the woodwork of a villa in Petit-Lancy at the weekend: this is the reality for a tradesperson working in Lancy. This ability to switch between different types of work without compromising on the quality of the finish is what sets us apart from companies that specialise in just one type of project.
An arrangement designed not to disrupt commercial or service sector activities
In Pont-Rouge, disrupting a shop for a week means it loses revenue. At a head office, blocking the main entrance directly inconveniences your staff and visitors. We plan every commercial project using a radically different approach to residential work — staggered working hours, maintained access, communication with staff and customers, and rapid delivery. The continuity of your business is our operational priority.
A single point of contact, whether speaking to a co-ownership committee or a procurement department
On a construction site in Lancy that can last several weeks, having different teams working on it at the same time disrupts the decision-making process, whether you’re dealing with a cooperative’s volunteer committee or a company’s procurement department. At Azzo, Aureliano or Harald oversees every project from quotation to handover. This continuity of contact is just as important for the project manager, who must report to their board, as it is for the design manager of a retail brand.
A façade renovation project in Lancy, step by step
Five clear steps, tailored to the nature of the project — residential, commercial or detached house.
- Technical inspection and diagnosis of the façade : site visit to Lancy, assessment of the existing infrastructure, identification of specific constraints (ongoing commercial activity, co-ownership, brand guidelines), precise measurements and access assessment.
- Detailed estimate : preparation, scaffolding, repairs, undercoat, topcoat — itemised quotes, tailored to the recipient (owners’ association, company procurement department, individual homeowner).
- Administrative procedures and planning : submit a request to the local council to use public land if the front of the building faces the street; obtain written confirmation of the dates; coordinate with the caretaker’s office or the shop; and inform residents or customers.
- Preparation, repair and application : erection of scaffolding where necessary, high-pressure cleaning, repair of substrates, application of a primer, followed by the application of the top coat in accordance with best practice — whilst adhering to the agreed working hours for commercial construction sites.
- Reception and dismantling : final inspection of the façade, approval of the finishes, dismantling of the scaffolding and restoration of any public areas that have been occupied.
Our customers say it best
Your exterior painting project in Lancy starts with a site visit
Is there a building façade in need of renovation on the Plateau? A shop front or commercial lobby in need of refurbishment in Pont-Rouge? A villa in need of sprucing up in Petit-Lancy? Shutters, ironwork or balconies in need of a refresh? Every façade in Lançon deserves an on-site assessment.
Contact Azzo for a no-obligation technical visit and a detailed quotation.