 A dusk aerial view of a large, curved building with illuminated windows, set within a small town surrounded by rolling fields and forested hills. The building stands out against the darker landscape, with nearby roads, houses, and streetlights visible.
 A close-up exterior view of a modern curved building at dusk, with large illuminated windows revealing interior workspaces. The entrance area is lit and features the visible text “Audemars Piguet” on the facade, with a striped pedestrian path in the foreground.
 A sculptural installation in a modern interior space, featuring a large, undulating ceiling element with a reflective surface and a cascading cluster of delicate, translucent hanging pieces that flow down to a mirrored base on the floor. A person is walking past the artwork along a curved concrete wall.
Owner
The Audemars Piguet Manufacture
Architect
De Giuli & Portier Architectes
Project Size
44,100 Ft² / 4,100 M²
Completed
2026
Photos
Audemars Piguet

The Challenge

Audemars Piguet is the oldest luxury watch-maker, still owned by the original founding families, Audemars and Piguet. Based in Le Brassus since 1875, the company has trained generations of skilled craftspeople who continuously refine their techniques, expand their expertise, and push the boundaries of watchmaking. In the Vallée de Joux, at the heart of the Swiss Jura, Audemars Piguet creates timepieces that exemplify this enduring know‑how and innovative spirit.

As part of a long-term vision to consolidate operations, Audemars Piguet is relocating all of its manufacturing activities within the Vallée de Joux to its historic home in Le Brassus. This transition follows the 2021 opening of the Manufacture des Saignoles in Le Locle—an advanced facility specializing in complex watchmaking mechanisms and already equipped with the SageGlass solution.

 

The Solution

Designed by De Giuli & Portier Architectes, this 255,000 sq ft (23,700 m²), semi-circular building consolidates all of Audemars Piguet's manufacturing in the Vallée de Joux under one roof. Construction began in the spring of 2021 and was completed in January 2026.

A defining feature of the building is its flexibility, consisting of a series of modular, reconfigurable spaces engineered to accommodate the company’s future operational needs. To maximize natural daylight, the curved 1,150‑ft (350‑m) façades are equipped with a SageGlass dynamic glazing solution, perfectly aligned with Audemars Piguet’s contemporary and environmentally conscious architectural approach.

Dynamic glazing fully preserves the connection to the outside environment. The staff can enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape, without compromising comfort inside the building. The glazing is controlled by the SageGlass Symphony® Control System, which automatically adjusts the tint of the glazing to regulate incoming light and heat.

This is our second building using the SageGlass solution and the feedback from the teams has once again been very positive. Users of the building can enjoy unobstructed views and pleasant natural light all year round. The performance of the glazing also makes it easy to manage the interior climate without high-maintenance blinds which are vulnerable to wind and frost.
Xavier Favoreu, Director of the Campus Project
Audemars Piguet

The Benefits 

The climate conditions in production areas are managed without the need for external solar protection, which can obstruct views and require extensive maintenance.

Watchmakers can also benefit from optimal natural light which can be adapted to their needs, while maintaining the constant visual contact with the outdoors, promoting well-being and productivity.

This new, future-oriented building embodies Audemars Piguet's commitment to sustainable development while meeting the criteria for Minergie ECO® certification in terms of environmental impact and modular internal architecture.