With the long-term full occupancy, BEOS is specifically strengthening its life science portfolio and developing modern, specialized research space at an established science location.
BEOS, part of Swiss Life Asset Managers, has achieved a significant letting success in the “Max Dohrn Labs” in Berlin-Charlottenburg. Long-term lease agreements have been concluded for the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) with the Federal Institute for Real Estate (BImA) for existing office and laboratory space as well as for a planned new laboratory building. In future, the BfR will use a total of around 27,500 m² at the site. The property is thus fully let on a long-term basis.
As part of the agreement, the approximately 21,000 m² of existing space will be comprehensively modernized and the laboratory share at the site will be significantly expanded. The planned new building with around 6500 m² is fully pre-let to the BfR and will meet the requirements of security levels S1/S2, a demanding and highly sought-after laboratory segment. DGNB Gold certification is planned for the new building. Completion is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027.
“We are pleased to bind the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, a renowned partner in life science research, to the location in the long term. The combination of modernised existing space and highly specialised new construction creates optimal conditions for the BfR to further expand its leading role in health and consumer protection,” says Lars Ebert, Head Asset Management Light Industrial & RE Development Light Industrial Commercial, Berlin Region.
“This lease underlines the strategic direction of our Life Science portfolio. We specifically develop sites that meet the specific requirements of research-intensive users and offer long-term value development. The ‘Max Dohrn Labs’ are an important component of our strategy to position high-quality research properties in established science locations,” adds Hendrik Staiger, CEO of BEOS AG and Head Asset Management Light Industrial.
The “Max Dohrn Labs” are part of the portfolio of the special fund “BEOS Berlin Prime Industrial InvKG” and are located in the “berlinbiotechpark” in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The complex, which consists of two buildings, combines office and laboratory space with excellent connections via the nearby Jungfernheide train station.
BEOS is part of Swiss Life Asset Managers and specialises in the development and management of complex corporate real estate. The focus is on modern research and commercial locations in German metropolitan regions.
The “BEOS Berlin Prime Industrial InvKG” is a closed-end real estate special fund (closed-end investment KG) launched in 2019 with a focus on commercial real estate in Berlin and Brandenburg. The investment strategy focuses on light industrial and life science properties in established locations with long-term value appreciation potential. The fund is managed by Swiss Life Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH.
