Transformation of an industrial hall

February 12, 2026 by

Federico Solutions, Myrko Federico

Transformation of a 700m2 industrial hall into 3 independent workshops

Sector:Real Estate / Risk Management / Project ManagementPeriod:[Year to be specified]Location:SwitzerlandContext:Personal project (optimization of a real estate asset)

Context

Following the bankruptcy of a single tenant —12 months of lost rent— I analyzed the situation and identified the fundamental problem:one tenant = total concentrated risk.

The solution was not to find a new single tenant, but tocompletely rethink the structure of the propertyto eliminate this risk at the source.

Problem

Identified real estate risk:

Single 700m2 hall rented to one tenant
Tenant bankruptcy = total loss of income during the entire process
12 months of unpaid rent = significant loss
Structural vulnerability: impossible to correct without physical intervention on the building

Transformation challenge:

Divide an open industrial hall into3 independent and viable rental units
Each unit must beself-sufficient: independent access, separate electricity, restrooms
Respect Swiss building standards
Obtain the necessary permits
Manage the construction site within deadlines and budget

Solution

Phase 1: Analysis and design

Diagnosis:

Space analysis (flow, access, structural constraints)
Study of division possibilities (3 economically viable units)
Profitability calculation: 3 average rents vs 1 large rent + concentrated risk

Architectural design:

Complete drawing of architectural plans (division, partitions, access, networks)
Submission and validation by a certified architect
Obtaining building permits

Phase 2: Project management

My role: Project owner and project manager

Coordination of trades:

Structural work (partition walls, structure)
Electricity (3 independent meters, power lines)
Plumbing (sanitary facilities per unit)
Access (industrial doors, independent gates)
Safety (emergency exits, fire compliance)

Site monitoring:

Planning and coordination of stakeholders
Quality control and compliance with plans
Management of unforeseen events and adjustments during construction
Acceptance of work

Phase 3: Delivery and leasing

3 independent units delivered and compliant
Successive leasing of the 3 spaces
Rental risk divided by 3

Result

Deliverables:

700m2 hall transformed into3 independent workshops
Approved architectural plans and permits obtained
Coordinated and delivered construction site (complete project management)
3 autonomous units (access, electricity, restrooms)

Impact:

Rental risk divided by 3: the bankruptcy of a tenant now only impacts 33% of the income
Optimized rental income: 3 average rents > 1 large rent in terms of overall risk
Valued real estate asset: more flexible, more attractive, more resilient
Problem turned into opportunity: a rental crisis has become a strategic restructuring of the asset

This project demonstrates:

Strategic thinking: not just solving the immediate problem, but eliminating the structural cause
Project management capability: from design to delivery
Versatility: financial analysis + architectural design + construction coordination
Concrete risk management: not theory, a physical and economic solution