Aroundtown leases nearly 5,000 sqm of commercial space in Leverkusen-Manfort New leases and anchor tenant extension strengthen the Marie Curie Campus location

Aroundtown has concluded several new leases at the Marie Curie Campus at Hemmelrather Weg 201 in Leverkusen and, at the same time, secured a long-term lease extension with its anchor tenant. The long-standing main tenant, Biofrontera Bioscience, has extended its lease for approximately 2,000 sqm. In addition, Biofrontera Discovery GmbH has been secured as an independent tenant and signed a long-term lease for approximately 2,000 sqm as well. Previously, the company had been located at the site as a subtenant.

Furthermore, an additional approximately 840 sqm of office, storage, and gastronomy space has been leased to three newly acquired tenants. The new occupants include a photography studio, a limousine service, and a restaurateur, who will provide catering services for tenants on the campus in the future.

“The successful new leases and the long-term extension with our main tenant underline the strong attractiveness of the Marie Curie Campus as a diverse, cross-industry location. We are particularly pleased that Biofrontera Discovery GmbH will now be based on the campus as an independent, long-term tenant. This is a clear sign of the quality of our spaces and the site as a whole. Through targeted modernization measures, sustainable investments, and the continuous expansion of infrastructure, we have created optimal conditions for our tenants while continuously enhancing the quality of the location,” says Daniel Widerstein, Senior Asset Manager at Aroundtown.

Modernization measures already implemented include the installation of a photovoltaic system, ten newly created electric vehicle charging stations, and the refurbishment of the roof. Building 2 of the ensemble, with its solid construction, well-maintained brick façade, and long corporate history, is a strong example of sophisticated 1960s architecture. As one of the few commercial properties in Leverkusen, the Marie Curie Campus features a centrally located, spacious parking area between the buildings with approximately 400 parking spaces. All three buildings have been certified “Good” under BREEAM, the world’s leading method for assessing building sustainability, thereby meeting internationally recognized sustainability standards in building operations.

The commercial property is located in a well-structured business district predominantly used for office, service, and administrative purposes. The location stands out due to its central position within Leverkusen and excellent transport connections via the A1 and A3 motorways. Public transport is accessible via nearby bus and rail connections. The surrounding area offers strong infrastructure with a wide range of shopping options, dining facilities, and additional services.

With these long-term leases and the stabilization of its anchor tenant, Aroundtown is sustainably strengthening the leasing situation at its Leverkusen location. Aroundtown provides comprehensive services to all its tenants. The new leases underscore Aroundtown’s expertise in the real estate market. Aroundtown is one of Europe’s leading listed real estate companies and is included in the MDAX.

About Aroundtown
Aroundtown is one of Europe's largest real estate companies, MDAX listed and focused on income generating quality properties that have potential for value-add in central locations mainly in Germany, the Netherlands and London. The portfolio comprises mainly office, residential and hotel properties. Hundreds of experienced employees from all areas of the value chain ensure that Aroundtown effectively realizes long-term potential. Professional organization, flexibility, innovation and extensive tenant services make Aroundtown a reliable partner for growth and success. Aroundtown is a sustainability leader in the European market with strong visibility in ESG indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index, and more. Aroundtown is a member of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA), the German Property Federation (ZIA), the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), the UN Global Compact Network Germany, Supporting member of the Society of Property Research (gif) as well as a signatory the Charter of Diversity. Aroundtown has received multiple EPRA BPR Gold Awards and EPRA sBPR Gold Awards for its transparent financial and sustainability reporting. Avisco (controlled by Yakir Gabay) holds 15% in Aroundtown (date: 29.07.2022) and Stumpf Capital GmbH 10% (date: 13.11.2023). Other shareholders include Blackrock, Norges, Vanguard, BNP Paribas, AXA, Alliance-Bernstein, APG, Dekabank, State-Street, Bank of Montreal and many other leading international investors. The main bond investors include ECB, GIC, Union Investment, DB, UBS, Nordea, Allianz, M&G, Pictet, Credit Agricole and many other major institutional investors.
In collaboration with the ZIA, Aroundtown is actively committed to promoting innovation and the future viability of the real estate industry.
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