Landmarken Hands Over 5,500 square meters to Ericsson for Expansion
Landmarken AG has handed over approximately 5,500 square meters of the “Arbeitswelten am Prager Ring” complex in Aachen to Ericsson. The global corporation is now undertaking the interior fit-out for its Ericsson Eurolab, which will relocate from Herzogenrath to Aachen next year. In total, the sustainable new office building—which is scheduled to be completed on time later this year—comprises just under 9,000 square meters of office and communication space.
For Landmarken, this is a regional collaboration project: General contractor Schlun from Gangelt is ensuring that construction proceeds according to plan. Nearly 250 fully prefabricated components from the Aachen-based company Nesseler were installed on the facade. The first recyclable composite thermal insulation system from Saint-Gobain Weber was applied to the gable walls; its components can be sorted by material type and recycled after demolition.
The new building, which is being constructed and equipped according to the latest sustainability standards and ergonomic principles, was designed by the Aachen-based firm pbs Architekten. An efficient energy supply is provided by heat pumps and a photovoltaic system on the green roof. In combination with this, concrete core temperature control—which uses the concrete as a heat and cold storage medium—saves energy, enables low flow temperatures, and creates a pleasant indoor climate. The building, which is being constructed to the BEG-55 standard, will receive LEED Gold certification for green building.
“We are very much looking forward to moving into these innovative workspaces on Prager Ring,” said Anna Wetekam, Manager of Site Operations at Ericsson. “The new building offers optimal conditions for our modern, collaborative, and hybrid way of working—well into the future. With this workspace, we are creating a place where innovation and collaboration can thrive. It is also particularly important to us that this sustainable work environment aligns with our company-wide sustainability goals. Eurolab will serve as a flagship project within the Ericsson Group for new hybrid workplace models.
“Eurolab employs around 500 highly qualified staff members, including experts in software development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The building offers them a modern research and work environment. The rooftop terrace, the inner courtyard, and the spacious foyer provide a pleasant place to spend time even outside of working hours. “About 3,400 square meters are still available,” says Nils Perpeet, Head of Commercial Development at Landmarken. Discussions with other prospective tenants are underway. Those who like to cycle to work in the morning will find 138 bike parking spaces as well as showers on the ground floor. There are also eleven charging stations for electric cars. A real eye-catcher will be the “Living Wall,” a completely green wall on the facade facing Prager Ring.