One of Ericsson’s most innovative development teams is coming to Aachen. The Ericsson Eurolab is one of Ericsson’s largest research and development centers in Europe. Since the development of 2G, the Herzogenrath site has played a key role in the development of every single mobile communications standard. With its project development on Prager Ring, Landmarken has now convinced Ericsson to relocate to Aachen. Starting in late 2026, Eurolab will become the primary occupant of the state-of-the-art new office building, occupying 5,500 of the total 9,000 m² of office, research, and communal space.
“Ericsson Eurolab and the Aachen region are the professional and personal home for 500 researchers from 40 countries. Here, over the past few decades, we have played a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobile communications and helped bring all major mobile standards—from 2G to 5G—to market,” says Jan Peter Meyer-Kahlen, Vice President and Head of the ICT Development Center Eurolab at Ericsson. “Now we’re taking the next step and moving into a new, more sustainable building with state-of-the-art development labs and workspaces located near downtown.”
Research and Development Center Near RWTH
Employees develop global solutions for communication networks and work on the latest 5G—and soon 6G—versions of mobile communications technologies, as well as in the fields of Industry 4.0, transportation, and energy. It goes without saying that the proximity to RWTH Aachen University also played a role in the investment decision. “We have actually maintained contact with Ericsson on and off for many years, and we’re now thrilled that our project on Prager Ring has helped convince this global player to choose Aachen with a long-term lease,” says Jens Kreiterling, a member of Landmarken’s executive board. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place this December.
Sustainable Building for Ericsson
The new building, constructed with regional expertise, features a solar power system and a spacious terrace on the green roof, as well as pre-wired parking spaces for electric vehicle charging stations and a flexible floor plan. Numerous bike parking spaces, along with showers and changing rooms for bike commuters, encourage people to leave their cars at home.
Designed by pbs architekten, the building will feature a large lobby and a green courtyard as gathering spaces. The workspaces, which are exceptionally well-connected to public transportation, are aiming for LEED Gold certification for sustainable construction.