Swiss Life Asset Managers acquires science and education asset in Aachen

Swiss Life Asset Managers has invested in the Technologiezentrum Aachen, a predominantly leased education and research property in Aachen, reinforcing its focus on long-term income-generating assets in the science and education sector.

The property is located on Dennewartstraße near Europaplatz and offers approximately 24,050 sq m of lettable space. Around 80% of the building is configured as office space, complemented by laboratory and research-oriented “science box” units, as well as ancillary areas including storage and food services. The occupancy rate exceeds 90%.

The scheme is positioned as a hub for education and research activities and sits on a site of over 16,000 sq m. It meets established sustainability and digital infrastructure standards, holding a BREEAM “Excellent” certification and a WiredScore Gold rating.

The main tenant is the Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb Nordrhein-Westfalen, which uses the majority of the space for academic and research purposes, including for RWTH Aachen University. Universities and research institutions account for more than 60% of the rental income.

Florian Bauer, Head Real Estate Project Development Europe at Swiss Life Asset Managers, said: “The Technologiezentrum Aachen combines a stable tenant structure with a clear functional focus within the science and research environment. Such investments are characterised by long-term value stability, low sensitivity to economic cycles and a high level of institutional quality.”