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  • Lighthouse Papieri Cham

    Lighthouse Papieri Cham

    People today are looking for the “as well as” – in the case of Papieri, it is the interplay of an urban lifestyle in close proximity to nature. On the one hand, the new district offers all the extras of a lively neighbourhood with practical services for everyday life, such as a wide range of shopping and dining options, childcare and cultural and sporting activities
    And catering facilities, childcare and cultural and sporting activities. On the other hand, you can find peace and quiet by the River Lorze or in one of the neighbouring recreational areas.

    Next Level Spaces
    In the third construction phase, a total of 10,000 m² of office, commercial and retail space will be created with the “Next Level Spaces”. Where and how people work has changed dramatically in recent years. Attractive and adaptable work concepts are needed to inspire employees. This leads to new requirements for buildings, such as a high degree of flexibility in order to fulfil a wide range of needs, from office layout to building services.

    The spaces in the “Next Level Spaces” can be flexibly designed and are over 6 metres high with a payload of up to one tonne per m², and intermediate floors can be installed as required. The user decides where intermediate floors are needed and can also create additional space at a later date. The “Next Level Spaces” offer future-orientated companies a wow location for offices, trade and Industry 4.0.

    Landmark boiler house
    The landmark at the heart of the site – the listed boiler house – will also be converted in the third construction phase. Where steam boilers used to be fired up, guests can expect a culinary treat in future. In spring 2026, the Segmüller Collection will expand its portfolio of unique gastronomy concepts such as Carlton, Loft Five, Roof Garden and Sablier in Zurich to Papieri-Platz in Cham and open a new grill restaurant with bar and lounge on the ground floor of the Kesselhaus. Industrial charm meets modern lifestyle, archaic fire cuisine meets refined elegance – a place that promises enjoyment for every taste. In the western section above, unique office space awaits new users in the former monument, while a fitness centre in the eastern section offers space for physical exercise.

    Sustainability
    Awarded the “Watt d’Or” by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, the energy system of the Papieri site enables completely CO2-free operation and ultimately generates around 75% of the energy on site. In addition, the “Next Level Spaces” commercial building is certified with the internationally renowned “Leed Platinum” sustainability label. Resource-conserving construction is also already common practice at Papieri. For example, with the conversion of listed buildings such as the boiler house or an innovative timber-hybrid residential tower block. However, the most important contribution to sustainability is a long service life. Great attention is paid to this factor during development. Buildings must be flexible in order to meet the as yet unknown needs of a changing society in the future. An office building that can be converted into flats, for example, prevents premature demolition and thus contributes to sustainability. This is why Papieri constructs high-quality, adaptable buildings that will still be in favour for various uses decades from now.

  • Veriset renews kitchen exhibition

    Veriset renews kitchen exhibition

    Veriset AG has invested in its kitchen exhibition at its headquarters in Root. After six months of construction, the showroom has been completely refurbished. The infrastructure had reached its limits since the last major renovation in 2010, according to a press release. In addition to modernisation, the aim was also to present the exhibition kitchens in a fresher way. Now the exhibition appears airier and larger.

    At the same time, many new functions will be introduced. For Veriset, these include a new type of appliance wall, where new built-in appliances can be quickly and easily exchanged, or a kitchenette with a utility room that is “cleverly hidden behind a cupboard door, as is customary today”.

    The two partners Cozza Plättli and Textilwerke are also represented with their products. For the employees, Veriset has reportedly created attractive workplaces with new, modern offices.

    The three kitchen professionals have two consulting stations with numerous material samples and a large computer screen for visualisation and planning. According to Veriset, both the simple rental flat kitchen and the luxurious black island kitchen have been considered for the exhibition kitchens. A virtual tour and pictures are intended to provide a first impression.

  • Attractive residential and commercial mix with industrial charm

    Attractive residential and commercial mix with industrial charm

    Cotton yarns were produced on the Bühler site for over 160 years. At the end of 2016, the spinning mill was shut down in order to give the site a new purpose: an attractive residential and commercial area. In the process, the four industrial buildings (spinning mill, bale warehouse, factory and power plant) will be converted into flats as well as flexibly usable commercial spaces and a bistro.

    The “factory” and the “bale warehouse” are intended for individual commercial uses. Built in the 1980s, the factory halls are ideal for production, workshops, laboratories and training rooms. Generous windows and gates on the southwest façade provide natural light and direct access to the halls. Offices and studios are housed in the former service wing. An underground car park with around 100 parking spaces has been created in the basement. The bale warehouse can be used as an unheated workshop or storage area.

    A diverse mix of flats will be built in the “Spinnerei” by 2026: 89 loft-like flats are planned, which will be built according to Minergie standards. Seven flats in terraced house style extend over three floors. They have a garden, a balcony and a direct view of the Töss. The mezzanine floor of the spinning mill building, which dates back to 1860, is partly intended for commercial use and is accessed via a platform. The “power plant” continues to generate renewable energy from hydropower. The adjoining former energy centre will be converted into a bistro.

    The owners attach great importance to preserving the historical heritage and industrial charm of the site. The site scores with its good location: Winterthur city centre is just a few minutes away – the airport and the city of Zurich can be reached in half an hour by car or train. The “Sennhof-Kyburg” S-Bahn connection is only 400 metres away. And yet the future residential and commercial quarter is located directly on the banks of the Töss and offers an unobstructed view of the Kyburg.

  • Strüby builds new production hall for Trox Hesco

    Strüby builds new production hall for Trox Hesco

    Strüby from Seewen is building a new production hall with offices for Trox Hesco in Rüti. According to a press release, Trox Hesco is aiming to increase efficiency and modernise production and logistics. The new building is also linked to plans to consolidate the previously outsourced powder coating production at a central location. The new hall will offer additional space for offices, a cafeteria and a modern showroom.

    Trox Hesco manufactures and supplies components and systems for ventilation systems from a single source. Its strengths include system solutions adapted to the type of building. Products for ventilation and air-conditioning systems are manufactured in Rüti.

    After extensive preparations, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new production hall took place on 23 March 2023. The timber construction company Strüby Unternehmungen is realising the architecture, project development, engineering, production, realisation, customer service, building maintenance and carpentry work as a total service provider.

    The building stands on a foundation and a base plate made of reinforced concrete, above which a modern building in timber element construction is being built from the ground floor upwards. By using 2500 cubic metres of construction timber and a photovoltaic system with an annual output of 590,000 kilowatts to generate electricity for heating and hot water, Trox Hexo emphasises “the connection to nature and to the renewable raw material” and meets all energy requirements.

  • Infotech builds new building in Grenchen

    Infotech builds new building in Grenchen

    Infotech Automation is moving from Solothurn to Grenchen. The land purchase for a large new building in the new industrial park on Lebernstrasse took place a few days ago, and the building permit has been issued. Construction work will begin on 5 April. They should be completed in one and a half to two years. The company provides information about this in an article in the “Grenchner Tagblatt” of the “Solothurner Zeitung”, which it has published on its website.

    Infotech designs, produces and implements highly automated production systems, primarily for the manufacture of semiconductor power electronics. For this purpose, the new location will have 9600 square metres of office and production space on three floors instead of the previous 4400 square metres.

    The company, which is considered a so-called hidden champion and is growing continuously, could even add another storey later. The building, designed by SSM Architects of Solothurn, will reportedly be mostly glazed. The material regulates its own light transmission. Heating and cooling will be provided by geothermal probes fed by photovoltaics on the roof.

    According to its co-founder, CEO and shareholder Ernest Fischer, the recipe for success of the continuously growing company lies in quality, innovation, support and, without exception, customised developments: “The customers’ expectations must be exceeded in every respect. We are usually the most expensive in quotations and yet our customers remain loyal to us.” Personnel is sought for all departments.

  • Lenzburg gets recyclable coworking space

    Lenzburg gets recyclable coworking space

    Project developer gutundgut has realized a coworking space on the site of the former toy factory Wisa Gloria in Lenzburg according to the principles of the circular economy. All the materials used for the approximately 400 square meters of office, meeting and creative space have already been used somewhere before, explains gutundgut in a statement on the coworking space Gloria , which was inaugurated in mid-September.

    "With Gloria we wanted to prove that it is possible to build sustainably and cost-effectively without having to compromise on quality and aesthetics," Christian Müller is quoted as saying in the statement. "The numerous, very positive responses from our guests on the opening weekend show that this was a success," says the partner and architect of the Zurich project developer.

    According to the announcement, Gloria can also shine with a pioneering achievement in sanitary facilities: a dry toilet has been installed in an office building for the first time in Switzerland. In addition to the range of jobs, the Gloria should also serve as a "feel-good and meeting place for business and culture", explains Rafael Enzler, partner of gutundgut and co-initiator of the project. "The existing gastronomy, event and cultural offerings in the former Wisa Gloria factory area offered an ideal setting for this."

  • Halter moves into a new office in Kriens

    Halter moves into a new office in Kriens

    Halter AG and Wir sind Stadtgarten moved into their new office in Kriens on Thursday, August 25th. According to the press release , 30 employees from Halter AG and the housing cooperative work in the new, larger offices at Mattenhof station. Until now, the office was on the Allmend in Lucerne.

    The offices have been in use since April. The opening was celebrated on August 25th together with project partners and customers from Central Switzerland, according to a statement from Halter. On this occasion, Halter CEO Markus Mettler talked to handball star Andy Schmid from HC Kriens-Lucerne about the prospects for the region.

    As part of Halter's growth strategy in the region, the media release lists a number of projects that have been completed in recent years or are still being implemented. Reference is made to the Swissporarena and the Mall of Switzerland in Ebikon LU as well as to the PilatusTower project in Kriens, the Pilatus Arena, the Einsiedlerhof and the company campus ewl Areal in Lucerne.

    We are Stadtgarten, establishing ourselves in the region with cooperative projects such as the current one at Seetalplatz in Emmen. According to Halter AG, which has its headquarters in Schlieren, the expansion of the business location in Central Switzerland represents a consistent continuation of the corporate strategy in this region.

  • This is what office design looks like today

    This is what office design looks like today

    How and where do we like to work or work best? This is the question that occupies employees. And the challenge that companies are dealing with.

    The change from a culture of presence in hierarchical structures to a culture of trust and performance in networks is progressing. We are becoming more and more used to getting involved in common corporate goals regardless of time and place. The involuntary mass home office test in particular has shown how the definition of the workplace is changing over the long term. Companies are reactivating their offices and asking themselves: are our workspaces still up to date? It's obvious: The office with future prospects goes beyond the walls of the company headquarters. A new design normality is emerging that supports hybrid use and regards the office as part of an ecosystem.

    What does office design look like today?

    It depends on the location
    In addition to the premises, the location is decisive for how much we are motivated to commute to the office. Employees expect good accessibility by public transport and the best catering and shopping options on site.

    Cheers to diversity and freedom of choice
    An attractive office is a working environment in which employees can choose the zone that best suits their current activity. So a mix of project, creative, meeting and focus rooms as well as lounge-like meeting zones. And not to forget: the workplace with the height-adjustable desk for focused individual work. Alternatives such as home office, coworking space or coffee house expand the range of work outside of the office.

    The neighborhood is our territory
    So-called home bases or hubs provide orientation in the office. These are neighborhoods where teams come together. Rituals are also beneficial for mutual exchange: for example the fixed office day, the team breakfast or cooking lunch together. The office design is crucial for establishing social activities among employees.

    Do not disturb!
    Online meetings will remain an integral part of everyday work in the future. Of course it's annoying when everyone makes the calls in the open team office. The solution? Opportunities to retreat in the form of "telephone booths" with good acoustics, ventilation and lighting. Larger cubicles are perfect for one-on-one conversations or as a temporary individual office.

    Acoustically optimized workplace for collaborative teamwork.

    Preferably hybrid
    Zoom & Co. for digital meetings make the journey to the site superfluous. At the same time, we also value physical encounters. It is not a question of whether the collaboration is hybrid, but rather how much. The key lies in the spatial integration and intuitive operation of the technology.

    The office as a feel-good place
    How a room is designed demonstrably influences engagement, perceived appreciation and satisfaction. The acoustics are particularly important: Speech intelligibility should be high in meeting and communication rooms, but it should be as quiet as possible in open spaces. Targeted lighting and plants also ensure a pleasant working atmosphere.

    Office? Yes of course!
    The more natural the environment, the better we feel. Naturalness can also be achieved in the office with furniture and decoration. What is not visible at first glance, however, is the sustainability of the materials used. Wood from sustainable forestry, fabrics made from recycled materials or refurbished furniture give the office additional inner values.

    Space for chance encounters and conversations.

    Take the opportunity to shape the identity and culture of your company with the physical work environment. Show your employees why it is worth coming back to the office in the future.

    To person
    Oliver Hauri is the Vice President of Central & Eastern Europe and Managing Director at Haworth Schweiz AG.

    In his role, he is responsible for Haworth's leadership and growth in Central and Eastern Europe. The family company is one of the world's leading solution providers for furnishing inspiring learning and working environments.

    haworth.com

  • ACRON acquires certified sustainable office property in Leudelange, Luxembourg

    ACRON acquires certified sustainable office property in Leudelange, Luxembourg

    “With our participation in the fully rented office building WOODEN, designed according to the ecological state of the art, we are offering German investors, among others, a direct investment in a sustainable property. By investing in this project, investors have the best prospects for a stable and promising investment," says Kai Bender, Managing Director of ACRON GmbH.

    Wooden SA is the owner of the WOODEN office property, whose floor space of 9,462 m² is fully let to renowned financial companies. Among other things, the building will house the headquarters of Bâloise Assurances Luxembourg. The Baloise leases around 82 percent of the total floor space for up to 15 years. The remaining 18 percent will be used by the CLE (Compagnie Luxembourgeoise d'Entreprises) until at least the end of 2028.

    The first wooden office building of this size in Luxembourg is a "pioneer project" at a desirable location in Leudelange. The growing importance and rapid development have already made Leudelange the most important conurbation in Luxembourg and one of the top locations for real estate in the country.

    The tenants are expected to be able to move into their office space from the end of 2022.

    This investment opportunity is open to semi-professional and professional investors from Germany via ACRON LUX REAL ESTATE I SCS (ISIN: LU2399210942), which was founded specifically for this purpose. After the investment in this club deal has been fully placed with 10 to 15 investors, the composition of the group of investors will probably not change until the exit. The company's goal is to develop WOODEN, hold and manage the property and later sell it for a profit.

    BREEAM is the world's leading certification system for sustainable construction, which includes the entire life cycle of buildings – from new construction to use and maintenance. WOODEN was rated "BREEAM Excellent". The WELL Building Standard was developed to promote health and well-being in buildings worldwide. The types of wood used in the property come exclusively from sustainable forestry from PEFC-certified forests in the greater Luxembourg area. For every tree felled, one or two new ones are planted.

  • Park Ost: Entrepreneurship meets research

    Park Ost: Entrepreneurship meets research

    A lot of innovation is already happening three kilometers from the city center of St. Gallen. This is where Empa is located, the ETH Domain's interdisciplinary research institute for materials science and technology. Right next to it is a 35,000 square meter commercial property, where a community of start-ups, SMEs and technology-oriented companies has developed over the past ten years. The Startfeld association, a network for innovations and start-ups, is also located here. It provides managed premises – event rooms, meeting rooms, meeting points, a makerspace and a co-working space. There is also a publicly accessible canteen.

    The Switzerland Innovation Park Ost aims to establish itself in this area by 2022. There are currently reserves of 9,000 square meters of commercial and industrial building land here. With a standard construction method of 18 meters high, this results in development potential of almost 18,000 square meters of usable space. For an initial expansion phase, there are plans to initially have around 6500 square meters of usable space. It is expected that this could be achieved by 2025. Two further expansion stages can be implemented as required.

    The areas that are already available are suitable as clean rooms, laboratories and rooms for industrial production. Most of the available spaces have plenty of natural light and are therefore also suitable as offices, meeting rooms or for events.

    Park Ost is to become a globally recognized center where companies in Eastern Switzerland promote innovations in selected areas on the basis of research by Empa, the St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital and the University of St. Gallen. The focus of innovation at Park Ost is dedicated to the development of technologies for health and medical technology as well as in the machine, electrical and metal industries. With regard to these technologies, he also deals with digitization – in particular artificial intelligence and the “Internet of Things”.

    How does Park Ost actually create synergies between business and research? Companies can bring their projects to Park Ost. Depending on the scope of the projects, they also send employees to the park's location. The research institutions can also send employees to the park and thus bring research expertise into project operation. You support the project team of a company or work as your own project team.

    Park Ost is run by a private stock corporation. Switzerland Innovation Park AG was founded at the beginning of September 2021. She gives herself ten years to make the Innovationspark Ost financially self-sustaining.

    An external location of Park Ost is RhySearch in Buchs. A campus is planned there, where the University of Applied Sciences in Eastern Switzerland, the Buchs vocational and advanced training center and the Alpine Rhine Valley Precision Industry Center are located. The Buchs campus has 8,000 square meters of industrial building land reserves.

  • Six “courtyards” promise urban and natural flair in Adliswil

    Six “courtyards” promise urban and natural flair in Adliswil

    Six buildings in a park-like setting with natural names such as “Libellenhof”, “Eulenhof” or “Froschhof”. Around 10,000 square meters of space for commercial and office space and space for 331 rental apartments. Energy efficient building standard. A park-like environment, car-free zones, beautiful courtyards, meeting places and playgrounds. Urban flair through bistros, shops, a fitness center, a supermarket, a daycare center and medical practices. Relaxation, liveliness and an inspiring environment. That is what the Quartier Höfe Adliswil should be when it is completed in 2024.

    The Libellenhof and Hummelhof buildings should be ready for occupancy as early as 2022. The Libellenhof is located in the west of the area. The L-shaped structure is the gateway to the Höfe district. On the ground floor there is a supermarket, a daycare center and other services. Office space and apartments are available on the upper floors. The 56 apartments in the Libellenhof have spacious floor plans, the atrium apartments are loft-style and have roof terraces. The Hummelhof is on the east side of the quarter. Commercial space is planned on the ground floor, office space and 53 apartments on the upper floors.

    In the course of 2023, the Amselhof and the Schwalbenhof right next to it should be ready for occupancy. The Amselhof forms the south-eastern boundary of the quarter. The trapezoidal structure has a large inner courtyard. Commercial space is planned on the ground floor, office space and 68 apartments on the upper floors. The Schwalbenhof wants to appeal to tenants – double earners with or without children, singles, expats – who are looking for exclusive quality of living.

    The Froschhof and the Eulenhof are to be built by 2024. The Froschhof is also mainly intended for living. The smaller Eulenhof with only 16 apartments offers tenants a lot of privacy.

  • From A for Altstetten to W for Wädenswil

    From A for Altstetten to W for Wädenswil

    Manufakt creates a brand that stands for modular building complexes with flexible use by high-value, manufacturing industries. Manufakt is characterized by its local roots as well as regional and national networking. The powerful and clear structures radiate the greatest possible physical presence. In addition to a concise external effect, Manufakt always focuses on the corresponding internal effect and specifically focuses on modular and networked open spaces and atmosphere. On July 1, 2021, the imposing Manufakt8048 commercial property, which was built on one of the last vacant industrial sites in the city of Zurich, was officially opened after around one and a half years of construction. The building, which is located directly on the track field at Zurich Altstetten station and was built for the client Swisscanto Investment Foundation, is exemplary. Because with the innovative concept and the Manufakt brand, Steiner AG is bringing commercial and service companies back to the city.

    The Manufakt concept can be applied to several locations.

    Curated networking
    “For us, Manufakt stands for quality craftsmanship of the future, for Industry 4.0, the digitization of industrial production,” says Peter Herzog, Head of Real Estate Development for Zurich at Steiner. The “curated networking” of the Manufakt buildings is to be understood in a double sense: in addition to the digital, the analogue networking in the building, which takes place in particular via the open courtyard, is to be promoted. And Othmar Ulrich, Head of Real Estate Development Region East, adds: “We offer industry and commerce an environment that gives tenants the opportunity to further expand their network. We imagine that the buildings will be played with a choreography. ” The manufacturing concept is currently also being used in Wädenswil and Winterthur. In Wädenswil (Appital area), a development for trade, research and offices will be built by 2024. The name was chosen based on the postcode of Wädenswil Au: Manufakt8804. More information: www.manufakt8804.ch.

  • Baden's tallest building is called Akara Tower

    Baden's tallest building is called Akara Tower

    In addition to other projects, the tallest residential and office building in the city is being built on the former ABB site near Baden's train station. In the meantime, the name for the 66 meter high tower is also known: Akara Tower. The client is Akara Funds based in Zug, planning and construction are carried out by HRS Real Estate from Frauenfeld TG. The real estate company Markstein AG , based in Baden, has been commissioned to market the commercial and office space in the Akara Tower and the rental apartments.

    In terms of traffic, 150 rental apartments are being built in the Akara Tower in the best traffic location, just a four-minute walk from the train station. They have 1.5 to 4.5 rooms. Office and service space can be rented on floors two to four. There are two commercial spaces on the ground floor. Marketing of the office space will start this autumn. The apartments will be advertised for rent from summer 2022. The move into the Akara Tower is planned for the fourth quarter of 2023.

    The planning also includes the establishment of parking spaces. Next to the high-rise building and under the future town square, an underground parking garage with almost 500 parking spaces is being built. The parking spaces provided for the high-rise are also located there. There are also around 350 bicycle parking spaces available.

  • open2work is looking for investors

    open2work is looking for investors

    Many companies have too much space all the time or even temporarily. Moving to smaller premises would be too time-consuming. Conversely, other companies or sole proprietorships often need more space temporarily. Open2work GmbH wants to mediate between the two groups.

    The start-up founded in 2020 by Alexandre Roque and Lionel Ebener from western Switzerland handles the bookkeeping and payment transactions. New providers can activate their offices themselves on the open2work portal, and interested parties can book their workplaces there. There are currently a total of 22 offices around Zurich and Zug, two in Bern and one in Sion.

    "We are the solution for those who have too much space," says co-founder and CEO Lionel Ebener. Conversely, users of the offer can choose offices from companies that correspond to their own interests. "This cultural aspect is important to us."

    Open2work is currently in talks with investors. The company wants to grow faster with fresh capital. After the end of the Corona crisis, the two founders see a growing need for flexible solutions, both on the part of the providers of office space and among the users.

  • A new business center for Neuhof-Baar

    A new business center for Neuhof-Baar

    The Neuhof business district is the second and final stage of the Neufeld project. A modern, five-storey building with an area of around 5750 m² is being built between Zug and Baar. The demolition of the existing building is expected to begin in April 2021. Completion is planned for 2023.

    The first stage of the new field project comprised the construction of the European headquarters of Emerson Process Management. The second building and the proximity to the A4 motorway junction and Baar Neufeld train station are intended to attract further international companies. HCI International Corporate Architects are responsible for both stages. In the basement of the new business center on the second stage there is a parking garage with charging stations for e-cars and e-bikes. A roof terrace is planned for the second stage as a relaxation area for the employees.

    The interior is bright and the entire construction is environmentally friendly. The Minergie-certified building will have a triple-glazed facade, energy-efficient air conditioning, raised floors and a fully automatic LED lighting system. Future tenants can plan tailor-made areas such as reception areas, C-Suite and conference rooms – the construction costs are financed by the owner as part of the rental package.

  • SHL Medical is building a sustainable new location

    SHL Medical is building a sustainable new location

    SHL Medical invests in a new location on the Tech Cluster Zug . This will consist of a 10,500 square meter production area and a 5,000 square meter office space. The manufacturer of injection systems plans to employ around 400 people there.

    Several architectural offices have developed concepts for the new location as part of a competition. The project by the architects Penzel Valier AG has now prevailed, according to a media release . In addition to SHL Medical, the jury also included the city of Zug, Metall Zug and experts from various disciplines.

    The project by the architects Penzel Valier relies on the use of wood as the main alternative material. The energy is supplied via a building-integrated solar energy system. Sea water is used for heating and cooling. The excess heat and energy is recovered for further use. Overall, according to the information, this enables zero CO2 emissions production.

    According to the announcement, the building application is planned for the end of 2021. Because the SHL Group is aiming for continuous growth in the coming years, the expansion of the location is planned in two construction phases and in four expansion stages. The commissioning of the four expansion stages is to take place in several stages.

    "The building architecture should provide an environment that optimally supports the activities of our employees and operations," Ulrich Faessler, CEO SHL Medical, is quoted in a separate press release. "As we at SHL are striving for continuous growth and in order to consolidate our pioneering role within the industry, we will further strengthen our global presence and our activities through global production," he adds.

    SHL Medical relocated its headquarters to Zug in Switzerland in 2018. One of his goals was to further strengthen the global partnership with his pharmaceutical customers. In addition to Switzerland, SHL Medical also has locations in Taiwan, Sweden and the USA.

    The Tech Cluster Zug is being built on the headquarters of V-ZUG AG in the city of Zug. V-ZUG wants to concentrate its production in the north of the area. Industrial companies, technology-related services, start-ups as well as research and educational institutions are to be located on the remaining parts of the area.

  • Locatee expands to New York

    Locatee expands to New York

    The Zurich-based company Locatee now has a second headquarters in New York. The team working there is intended to support American companies with immediate effect in planning their actual office space requirements. Because the office landscape will look completely different after the pandemic than before, it is necessary to get a clear picture of the actual occupancy and occupancy, according to a media release .

    This expansion in the US is another step towards becoming the global leader in workplace analysis. This analysis leverages the existing wired and wireless networks on site to determine exactly how effectively a company's office space is being used. This makes it possible to enlarge or reduce as needed.

    “We know that large companies often have difficulty identifying exactly how their real estate portfolio is being used,” says Locatee CEO Thomas Kessler. “And this leads to enormous costs in the form of wasted space. We want to help companies manage their real estate portfolio effectively. "

    Locatee was founded in 2014. In 2016, Swiss Post was the first company to use Locatee in all properties. Today, according to Locatee, its platform is used by companies such as Deloitte , Swiss Re and other of the world's 1000 most valuable companies in more than 60 countries.

  • Westhive wants to expand further

    Westhive wants to expand further

    Westhive sees an increasing demand for flexible office space. The Zurich-based provider, founded in 2017, therefore plans to open new locations in Basel, Zurich-Stettbach and Zug at the beginning of 2022. Geneva is to follow a year later, Westhive writes in a statement. The location there is to be set up in the new Alto Pont-Rouge and cover an area of 4500 square meters. It will also have its own fitness center, two restaurants and an event conference center.

    A total of around 1,000 jobs will be created at the four locations on 10,000 square meters. "All locations have a high proportion of private offices, for which we are seeing the greatest demand," Westhive co-founder Andreas Widmer is quoted in the press release.

    Westhive continued to see strong growth in 2020. The number of tenants has risen by over 50 percent. "We are seeing continuous demand for flexible offices and workplaces, even now that the home office is mandatory," says Widmer. "But most of all we are pleased that we have lost practically no members."