12/10/2026
The Lifestyle Innovation Hub in the Press | A New Chapter for Chiasso
Following the inauguration of the Lifestyle Innovation Hub on 7 October, the project marks an important step beyond the transformation of a building: creating a new space where businesses, investors, research and innovation can connect, generating opportunities for the city and the wider Ticino region.
The project represents a CHF 30 million investment in the transformation of the former Credit Suisse headquarters into a hub focused on innovation, digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
As Paolo Colombo explained to RSI, the city’s accessibility and strategic location helped shape the decision to invest: “Chiasso is not a place to abandon, or a place not to invest in.” (Translated from Italian; RSI, 7 October 2026.)
The transformation is already delivering tangible results. Speaking to Corriere del Ticino, Carlo Colombo highlighted the work carried out on the building: “We have managed to restore all the spaces, and the building has retained its integrity.” (Translated from Italian; Corriere del Ticino, 7 October 2026.)
For A++ Group, this achievement is about more than redeveloping a building. It is about recognising the potential of a place, investing in its future and contributing to the evolution of the territory around it. Our ambition is to help create lasting value for Chiasso: attracting businesses and talent, bringing new energy to the city centre and opening the door to new opportunities for the future of work and society.
We are proud to be part of this journey alongside , and Alpha Square Invest, and grateful to everyone who is helping turn this shared vision into reality.