Wednesday, 19 August 2026
A new office development in Wiesbaden is moving towards construction after the State of Hesse committed to more than 8,100 sqm of space, securing the majority of the planned building ahead of its scheduled completion in 2028.
Developer Richter is preparing the project at Abraham-Lincoln-Straße 38-42, an established business location in the south-east of the Hessian capital. The development is expected to comprise approximately 9,400 sqm of total floor space, leaving only a relatively small proportion outside the state government’s lease.
Construction is currently scheduled to begin during the fourth quarter of 2026, with the building expected to be ready towards the end of 2028.
The agreement represents a substantial office commitment for Wiesbaden and provides the development with a major occupier before work begins. This is particularly relevant in Germany’s current office market, where developers and investors have become more cautious about starting projects without significant advance leasing.
Public-sector occupiers are playing an increasingly important role in this environment. Their typically longer-term accommodation requirements can provide greater predictability for new developments at a time when many private companies are reassessing the amount and type of office space they require.
Energy efficiency will form an important part of the Wiesbaden project. The building is planned to achieve a high level of energy performance and is targeting DGNB Gold certification. Photovoltaic panels and heat pumps are expected to contribute to the property’s energy concept, reducing its dependence on conventional building systems.
Around 80 underground parking spaces are also planned as part of the development.
The location on Abraham-Lincoln-Straße forms part of one of Wiesbaden’s established office and administrative areas, providing access to the city as well as connections to the wider Rhine-Main region.
Colliers advised the State of Hesse in connection with the letting, while FPS provided legal advice to the tenant.
The agreement illustrates a wider change taking place across Germany’s office development sector. New buildings increasingly need to combine strong energy performance, flexible modern accommodation and substantial pre-leasing before developers are prepared to proceed.
Large government occupiers can be particularly significant in this environment. Beyond filling space, a sizeable state commitment can substantially reduce the future leasing exposure of a development and provide greater certainty over its long-term occupancy profile.
In Wiesbaden, more than 85% of the planned building area is now associated with the State of Hesse’s commitment. With construction expected to start later this year, the project provides another example of how well-located, energy-efficient offices supported by major occupiers are continuing to progress despite a more selective German development market.
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