Euronext

As the European leader in capital markets with over 25% of equity trading across Europe, Euronext plays a central role in the continent’s economy.

The group is the leading stock exchange operator in Europe, managing the markets of Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Paris, Lisbon, Milan, and Oslo. Euronext's offices in La Défense house both its French subsidiary and embody the group’s strong European identity.

A symbol of European finance since its founding in 2000, Euronext continues to assert its influence — a strategic and emblematic dimension that truly inspired us at Factory!

After a decade outside of central Paris, Euronext had to choose between staying in its unattractive, sparsely populated La Défense offices — largely abandoned by teams now accustomed to remote work — or relocating to a more appealing but costlier location. After negotiations with its landlord, the company opted for a third path: staying while transforming its premises into a space that matches its ambitions.

Our “The Future at Work” approach focused on three key pillars: optimizing workspace performance through a new layout and shift to flex office, enhancing employee well-being with more and better-adapted collaborative areas — brighter, more welcoming spaces including a fully redesigned restaurant — and strengthening the sense of belonging by turning the office into a true tool for collaboration and brand identity.

The transition to flex office only made sense if it benefitted employees.

We focused on making spaces brighter and more open, improving flow and comfort to foster better interactions — in short, unlocking the full potential of the office. To further enhance workplace appeal, we completely redesigned the food services.

We created a true restaurant with quality furniture, a dedicated coffee shop area for morning breaks with a real barista-style menu, and a diverse, high-quality lunch offering. Where employees once left the building at lunchtime, the new space has become a favorite gathering spot.

Despite its strategic importance and its role as the home of the Paris stock exchange, Euronext's office did not reflect its identity.

We reimagined its flagship areas, which Euronext now calls its “remarkable spaces.” The previously impersonal lobby was upgraded with large exterior-facing screens that proudly display the Euronext brand. We also redesigned the bell-ringing ritual — a symbol of stock market listings that was previously underutilized. To elevate this experience, we collaborated with Europe’s oldest foundry to recast a more imposing bell and installed it in a high-ceilinged room with a panoramic view of Paris. At a time when everything is becoming digital, we were keen to preserve a physical ritual and celebrate European craftsmanship.

The on-site museum was also redesigned to create a dialogue between historic archives — including the famous trading pit of the former Paris Bourse, now repurposed — and contemporary installations such as a “sound shower” recreating the atmosphere of trading floors. These spaces tell the story and bring the Euronext brand to life — a key factor in strengthening both employee connection and public visibility.