Landmarken AG has handed over approximately 5,500 square metres of office space to Ericsson as part of the "Arbeitswelten am Prager Ring" development project in Aachen. Ericsson plans to use these areas for its Eurolab, which will relocate its site from Herzogenrath to Aachen next year. The handover marks a significant step for the technology group, which will now be responsible for the interior fit-out of the leased premises itself.
The sustainable new office building, which is due for completion later this year, comprises a total of almost 9,000 square metres of office and communication space. The realisation of this project highlights the importance of regional collaborations. The general contractor Schlun from Gangelt is ensuring construction progresses on schedule. The façade design includes the installation of nearly 250 precast components from the Aachen-based company Nesseler. A notable aspect of the construction is the application of the first recyclable external thermal insulation composite system by Saint-Gobain Weber on the gable walls, which allows for pure-grade separation and recycling of components after deconstruction.
Sustainability and modern work concepts
The design of the new building comes from the Aachen-based firm pbs Architekten and is oriented towards current sustainability standards and ergonomic findings for workplaces. The building's energy supply is efficiently provided by heat pumps and a photovoltaic system on the green roof. This is supplemented by concrete core activation, which uses the concrete as a thermal store for heating and cooling, enables low flow temperatures, and creates a balanced indoor climate. The building complies with the BEG-55 standard and will receive LEED Gold certification for ecological construction.
Anna Wetekam, Manager Site Operations at Ericsson, emphasised the significance of the new location: She explained that the building offers optimal conditions for modern, collaborative, and hybrid working, creating a space where innovation and cooperation can flourish. The sustainable working environment aligns with the company's overarching sustainability goals and makes Eurolab a flagship project within the Ericsson group for new hybrid workplace models. Eurolab employs approximately 500 highly qualified staff, including experts in software development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, to whom the building offers a modern research and working environment.
Beyond the work areas, the building offers a high quality of stay through a roof terrace, an inner courtyard, and a spacious foyer. For commuters who prefer cycling, 138 parking spaces and showers are available on the ground floor. Eleven charging points for electric vehicles are also provided. A special feature is the "Living Wall," a fully green wall on the façade facing Prager Ring. Nils Perpeet, Head of Commercial Development at Landmarken, pointed out that approximately 3,400 square metres of space are still available and discussions are ongoing with other interested parties.
