SRV, SATO and Ilmarinen join forces in developing Perkkaa area in Espoo
New efficient office building for Siemens
Siemens Osakeyhtiö has sold the lots and building it owns in Espoo's Perkkaa
suburb to Kiinteistö Oy Perkkaantalo company owned by SATO, SRV and Ilmarinen.
The zoning revision for the area is in the process. The aim is to form new
blocks for high-rise residential buildings. The joint company will start the
development of the area together with the City of Espoo.
The headquarters of Siemens Finland will move to new environmental-friendly
premises in Espoo's Perkkaa suburb. The new office building, developed by SRV,
will aim to reach the extremely demanding LEED GOLD environmental certificate.
In the future, the area bought from Siemens will be a top-level green
neighborhood where living, recreation and jobs are located close to each other.
The intended living floor area is 110,000 - 120,000 square meters, which means
that some 3000 people could move to the area. Area's central location as an
extension to the Leppävaara urban center, coastal environment, recreational
supply and energy efficiency will be essential aspects in the planning of the
area.
“The concluded transaction is significant for the development of the Helsinki
metropolitan area. The excellent location of the area in close vicinity of
efficient public transport as well as services and workplaces of Leppävaara make
it particularly attractive, says Tuula Entelä, Vice President, Housing Business
of SATO Plc. “When the zoning is completed we will build top end rental and
privately owned homes”, she continues.
The Perkkaa area suits also excellently SRV's residential strategy. SRV is
extremely happy that SATO and Ilmarinen have joined us in the implementation of
the project”, says Jukka Hienonen, CEO of SRV. The proximity of apartments and
offices increases the attraction of both”, believes Hienonen.
“The transaction makes a good foundation for residential investments for our
strategic period. We will develop the Perkkaa area into an even more welcoming
residential area and implement rental apartments there”, says Tomi Aimonen,
Ilmarinen's Head of Direct Real Estate Investments.
The aim is the zoning revision to be completed in 2012.
New environmental-friendly premises for Siemens
The LEED certificate sought for the Siemens' new premises is a widely used
system in Europe and the United States for evaluating properties'
sustainability.
”Siemens offers sustainable solutions for power production, transmission and
distribution as well as energy efficient solutions for industry and buildings.
Therefore we must also walk the walk and show a good example. This is why
sustainable office is very important to us”, Siemens Osakeyhtiö CEO Martti
Kohtanen says.
”Energy efficiency is important and its importance is growing in property
investments. This is why we are proud of being able to be part of building new
very environmentally friendly offices for Siemens in Finland. The set goal of
LEED GOLD certificate is going to require a lot of work and intelligent
solutions, but it is well worth it,” the CEO of SRV Jukka Hienonen says.
The new Siemens office will be built in environmentally friendly way with the
company's own building technology solutions, Osram's energy efficient lighting
technology and using geothermal heating. Siemens will remain in the current
office premises as a tenant until the new office in Vermonsolmu in Perkkaa is
ready at latest in 2014.
The Derby Business Park to be built by SRV comprises 19,000 square meters of
modern offices, of which Siemens will take around 7,400 square meters. It will
be completed in August 2014, at the latest.
SRV Group Plc
Jukka Hienonen
CEO
Further information:
Timo Nieminen, Senior Executive Vice President, SRV Group Plc, tel +358 201 45
5244, gsm +358 400 424 552
Illustrations for media: www.srv.fi/perkkaa-photos
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