The buildings and parkland at AXA head office are registered as historical sites worth protecting by the city of Winterthur. The park in particular is considered to be a splendid example of 20th century landscape architecture and is an immensely important element of the complex. The park was originally built in the mid-19th century. For this reason, carefully preserving the existing structures was a key aspect of the park renovations.
In order to promote biodiversity and provide more room for nature, the 16,000 square meters of green space surrounding our head office underwent ecological restoration. There are now natural areas, flower meadows and structures such as piles of branches which create habitat for countless animals, including birds and insects.
Another cultural aspect of the head office is AXA’s contemporary art collection, which lends the space sophistication through modern art as it weaves a visible connection between history, nature and art.
In this way, the AXA head office in Winterthur combines tradition with sustainable urban development to create a place wherehistory, art and nature come together.