Case Study: QoQa builds a vibrant community-focused headquarters with Studio Banana

QoQa builds a community-driven HQ for 200+ staff with Studio Banana

Studio Banana was engaged by QoQa, a Swiss online flash sales and community services startup, to address the challenge of creating a new headquarters that would reinforce its unique culture. The company, with over 700,000 loyal customers, needed an inspiring space that could translate its agile philosophy and support its growth, requiring more than just a conventional workplace.

The solution designed by Studio Banana was a dynamic, multi-tenant hub in Bussigny-Lausanne. They implemented a hybrid workspace model dubbed the "QoQa Galaxy," featuring bespoke, user-centered areas like the "Asteroid Belt" social space and adaptable "planets" and "stars" for collaboration and focused work. Studio Banana’s approach included a strategic tenant profiling and introducing design features like flying stairs to maximize connectivity. The result is a future-ready campus that drives interaction for over 200 staff and a broader community of tenants, fostering a thriving culture of innovation and socialization.

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