Baugenossenschaft Zürileu is a Swiss housing cooperative. In 2022 they needed their website rebuilt and their member documents moved off email — on a fixed budget, with no surprises.
The Project
In 2022, BG Zürileu sought a partner to rework their existing website and improve their digital document handling. The challenge was to deliver a high-quality, modernized platform while strictly adhering to a competitive budget.
Goals:
- Replace the outdated website with a modern, user-friendly interface.
- Implement a secure system for internal document sharing.
- Execute the project with full cost transparency and budget control.
- Enhance the visual brand with high-quality local media assets.
Solution & Features
RGN provided a dual-focus solution: a public-facing web revamp and a backend infrastructure upgrade.
Key Features:
- Agile & Collaborative Development We utilized a transparent development process where the cooperative could review work in real-time. Changes were requested live via our support system, ensuring the project evolved exactly according to client needs without unnecessary administrative overhead.
- Private Cloud Infrastructure Beyond the public website, we engineered and set up a private cloud environment. This allows BG Zürileu to securely share and manage documents, streamlining their internal operations.
- Professional Media Production Leveraging our local presence in Switzerland, RGN provided professional photography and videography services. We created custom visual assets for the website and brand materials, ensuring a cohesive and authentic look.
- SEO Optimization The site was launched with comprehensive Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to ensure high visibility and accessibility for current and prospective cooperative members.
Results
- On-Budget Delivery: Through our competitive estimation and efficient review process, the project was delivered strictly on budget.
- Long-Term Partnership: Following the successful launch, RGN has been retained for ongoing web development and photography services.
- Operational Efficiency: The integration of the private cloud has modernized how the cooperative handles internal data and member communication.
Client Feedback
For us as a non-profit housing cooperative, it is important that the homepage is visually appealing (e.g. with drone shots), clearly structured and easy to understand.
In the future, we will publish more information about our cooperative and our project "Zukunft Zürileu". Furthermore, our cooperative members are encouraged to participate in the interactive exchange with the administration and the board via our website.
What we appreciated about working with RGN was that they quickly understood what we wanted as a housing cooperative. We are very satisfied with the professional implementation of our suggestions and are also grateful for RGN's valuable recommendations.
