MesseCity Köln is currently being built on the right bank of the Rhine. Six new buildings, squares, allyways and several restaurants will form a new business district that combines modern architecture, sustainable development and an urban flair.
The two buildings, which take their names from two well-known stations in Chicago and London respectively, are located in the western part of MesseCity. The tenant of the ensemble with its 60 metre tower is Zurich Insurance.
Office space: 42,000 m2
A glass-covered bridge leads from the Millennium Piccadilly to the Saint-Lazare building – this time named after a railway station in Paris. In addition to the offices of Zurich Insurance and the rubber manufacturer ARLANXEO, Saint-Lazare is also home to the Italian bistro L'Osteria.
Office space: around 24,500 m2
The Centraal, named after Amsterdam’s Central Station, is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. When completed, MesseCity will boast a stunning 60 tower in the heart of Deutz. The exclusive tenant of the property will be KPMG.
Office space: 19,700 m2
Rossio - this time, a railway station in the beautiful Lisbon. The building features a brick façade and is located in the eastern part of of MesseCity. It is expected to be ready by 2025. Rossio will mark the completion of the development of the Deutz area. Amongst its most excited features are two lushiously green inner courtyards and several roof terraces
Office space: 26,000 m2
Available rental space: from 800 m2
The Exhibition Balcony is the heart of MesseCity. It houses the large open-air staircase and the glass pavilion with The ASH restaurant. The Messebalkon connects the Cologne/Deutz railway station directly with the South Entrance of Koelnmesse. Right next to it is the Southern Cross building. Named after the train station in Melbourne, Australia, it houses a Motel One and an Adina Apartment Hotel.
MesseCity Cologne is a joint venture between STRABAG Real Estate, the property developer of the STRABAG Group, and ECE Work & Live. Volker Comelli, Managing Director of MesseCity Köln at STRABAG, speaks about the major joint project at Deutz railway station.
Mr Comelli, with an investment volume of 750 million euros, MesseCity Köln is one of the largest project developments in Cologne. What is special about this project?
MesseCity is not only a place to work, but also a place for leisure and recreation. With the large outdoor staircase, the pavilion, or the Saint-Lazare building - which houses both office space and retail oriented-space such as L'Osteria - we have succeeded in creating an environment that supports the balance between work and private life in Deutz.
What role does sustainability play in the development concept?
Sustainability is an essential principle of MesseCity Köln. This is reflected in the choice of materials, the energy concept and the design of the public spaces. The buildings fulfill the ESG criteria and have received a gold certification from the German Sustainable Building Council. High social, ecological and energy standards are guaranteed.
What significance does MesseCity have for the city of Cologne?
MesseCity has flagship character for Cologne. It significantly enriches the urban fabric and, with space for several thousand workplaces, it strengthens the right bank of the Rhine as an office location. In the overall concept with the catering facilities, MesseCity is a lively neighbourhood that will only further boost Cologne’s urban flair.
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