The University of Geneva was founded in 1559 by John Calvin as the Académie de Genève, originally established as a theological seminary dedicated to training Protestant clergy and promoting Reformation ideals. It became a secular institution in 1873 and is recognized today for its contributions to science, diplomacy, and international studies.
One of its key modern facilities is Uni Mail, a 32,000-square-meter building that houses the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics and Management, the Faculty of Psychology and Education and the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting. It was designed by Atelier Coopératif d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme (ACAU) and completed in 1999.
A covered main street connects the four buildings hosting the different faculties. Its design was inspired by the famous Italian shopping galleries, such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan or the Galleria Umberto I in Naples.
Uni Mail, Geneva - ceiling
Uni Mail, Geneva - staircase
Uni Mail, Geneva - interior courtyard
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