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  • Umwelt Arena presents new exhibition on micro-apartments

    Umwelt Arena presents new exhibition on micro-apartments

    According to an announcement, the Umwelt Arena in Spreitenbach is presenting a pioneering living concept with the new exhibition “Micro-apartment – 50 m2 for 4 people”. Sustainable, affordable living is one of the major challenges of our time, it continues. With a concrete example, the Umwelt Arena shows that intelligent spatial planning, multifunctionality and energy-efficient construction are not visions of the future, but reality.

    Visitors learn how the project is created, which solutions are implemented and what impact micro-apartments have on sustainability, it continues. The show flat demonstrates how space for a family of up to four people can be created on around 50 square metres without any loss of comfort. Through space planning and multifunctional furnishing, the living room can be transformed into a bedroom at the touch of a button and the children’s room can become an office or playroom if required.

    The 1:1 scale model flat can be viewed during short guided tours. They take place twice a day at 2 pm and 3.30 pm.

    Guided tours for companies, clubs and schools can be booked on request, according to the Umwelt Arena. The topic of micro-living can be chosen as the focus of the two guided tours Sustainability in Everyday Life and Building and Modernising.

  • Potential and challenges of new living concepts

    Potential and challenges of new living concepts

    The focus is on self-built residential units, which are often built in large halls and are shared by groups or individuals. Residents attach importance to sustainable and individualised living, foregoing excessive private space and sharing communal areas instead.

    The projects analysed in Zurich and Bern show that these types of housing use significantly less living space per person than the Swiss average. The high degree of flexibility in the interior design allows for individual customisation, but also entails high time and financial costs.

    Legal framework and challenges
    Clear but flexible framework conditions and supportive guidance from property developers and authorities are crucial for the successful implementation of these concepts. Building law hurdles and financing issues in particular require customised solutions to make such projects economically viable.

    Innovative niche solutions with potential
    Although these forms of communal living currently represent a niche, they offer exciting approaches for a more sustainable and diversified use of living space. However, their long-term potential for the affordable housing market remains to be seen.

    The study was conducted by the OST and FHNW universities of applied sciences in collaboration with the BWO, the Solidarity Fund Foundation, the Migros Culture Percentage and other partners. It is part of the research focus areas “Affordable housing” and “Adapting the housing stock to changing needs”.

  • Partners Group acquires Empira Group

    Partners Group acquires Empira Group

    The acquisition strengthens Partners Group’s position as a global property investor. Founded in 2014, Empira Group has a portfolio in the residential sector with a gross development value of around 14 billion euros. Its expertise ranges from project development and fund management to sustainable investment strategies aimed at decarbonisation and affordable housing. Following completion of the transaction, Empira will operate under its brand as a pan-European platform within Partners Group.

    Focus on transformative investing
    The acquisition comes at a pivotal time in the real estate industry, which is increasingly focused on operational excellence and transformative investing. With this acquisition, Partners Group continues its strategy to expand its vertical depth in key areas such as residential and logistics. The aim is to provide innovative solutions to the growing demand for sustainable and affordable rental housing.

    Together for a new era
    The partnership combines the expertise with the global platform of Partners Group. Karim Habra, Global Co-Head Real Estate at Partners Group, emphasises: “The operational capabilities enable us to go beyond traditional approaches and usher in a new era of asset transformation.” Lahcen Knapp, founder of Empira Group, adds: “Our shared vision will enable us to efficiently develop and manage residential property for a new era.”

    Sector-specific synergies
    The acquisition builds on the Group’s recent strategic investments in companies such as Trinity Investments and Citivale. Its property portfolio now has a gross asset value of USD 43 billion, supported by assets under management of USD 15.9 billion.