{"id":25874,"date":"2026-02-17T09:03:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/portfolio\/kitchen-renovation-structural-intervention\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T13:10:44","slug":"kitchen-renovation-structural-intervention","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/portfolio\/kitchen-renovation-structural-intervention\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Renovation &#038; Structural Intervention in Gland (Vaud)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kitchenrenovationgland-1024x683.png\" alt=\"taj mahal quartzite, kitchen renovation\" class=\"wp-image-25829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kitchenrenovationgland-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kitchenrenovationgland-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kitchenrenovationgland-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kitchenrenovationgland-825x550.png 825w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kitchenrenovationgland-1060x707.png 1060w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kitchenrenovationgland-550x367.png 550w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kitchenrenovationgland-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kitchenrenovationgland.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Property type<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Semi-detached villa (residential complex)<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Location<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Gland, Vaud<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Our services<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/project-management-direction-or-work-geneva\/\">General contracting, Project management<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/pre-construction-design-assist\/\">client-assisted design<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">August 2025<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">4 weeks<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer objectives<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clients wanted to modernize and open up a cramped and poorly lit kitchen, while also improving the functionality and sustainability of the space:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open up the kitchen to improve circulation and brightness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controlling the budget without compromising on quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use durable and high-quality materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the work within a short timeframe with minimal disruption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical constraints and challenges<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project presented several major constraints:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The wall to be demolished was <strong>load-bearing<\/strong> , requiring a structural analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A confined space with little tolerance for error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A complete upgrade of the electrical installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laying natural stone requires <strong>millimeter precision<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was a project where <strong>anticipation, planning and coordination<\/strong> were essential.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/what-is-a-general-contractor-with-project-management-an-approach-tailored-to-complex-renovations-in-geneva-and-vaud\/\">Read the article: General contractor with integrated project management here<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25337\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-309x550.jpg 309w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-1060x1884.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-1920x3413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-550x978.jpg 550w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-281x500.jpg 281w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-608x1080.jpg 608w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation1-1-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 49%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural intervention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The demolition of the load-bearing wall was made possible by the installation of a load-bearing beam sized to take over the existing forces and transfer the loads to the remaining supports.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25336 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-978x550.jpg 978w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-1060x596.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation3-889x500.jpg 889w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:49% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gland-Kitchen-Remodel-Structure-Taj-Mahal-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25848 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gland-Kitchen-Remodel-Structure-Taj-Mahal-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gland-Kitchen-Remodel-Structure-Taj-Mahal-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gland-Kitchen-Remodel-Structure-Taj-Mahal-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gland-Kitchen-Remodel-Structure-Taj-Mahal-367x550.png 367w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gland-Kitchen-Remodel-Structure-Taj-Mahal-550x825.png 550w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gland-Kitchen-Remodel-Structure-Taj-Mahal-333x500.png 333w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gland-Kitchen-Remodel-Structure-Taj-Mahal-720x1080.png 720w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gland-Kitchen-Remodel-Structure-Taj-Mahal.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/custom-kitchen-renovations\/\">Kitchen renovation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kitchen was modernized by retaining the existing cabinets, replacing only the fronts and rethinking the layout to improve circulation and brightness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-978x550.jpg 978w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-1060x596.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/glandrenovation8-1-889x500.jpg 889w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural stone laying<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Taj Mahal quartzite worktop and backsplash required precise measurements and millimeter-precise installation, with rigorous management of risks associated with natural materials.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electricity, lighting and finishes<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The electrical installations have been secured and adapted to the new layout, with redesigned lighting and understated finishes to unify the entire space.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project budget<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The budget falls within an average five-figure range (CHF), including structural studies, technical materials, coordination and risk coverage.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results and lessons learned<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project made it possible to transform a constrained space into a brighter, more functional and sustainable kitchen, without compromising on safety or quality of execution.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer feedback<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Client Testimonial- Home Renovation Vaud\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zho6hytXuGo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are you planning a similar renovation in Geneva?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/contact\/\">Schedule a discovery exchange<\/a> <strong>or get an initial budget estimate for your project, independently<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/home-renovation-estimator-in-geneva\/\">here<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Property type Semi-detached villa (residential complex) Location Gland, Vaud Our services General contracting, Project management , client-assisted design Date August 2025 Duration 4 weeks Customer objectives The clients wanted to modernize and open up a cramped and poorly lit kitchen, while also improving the functionality and sustainability of the space: Technical constraints and challenges The project presented several major constraints: This was a project where&#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/portfolio\/kitchen-renovation-structural-intervention\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","portfolio-category":[],"class_list":["post-25874","portfolio","type-portfolio","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","is-cat-link-borders-light 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