Office properties

Offices are vibrant spaces where people work and come together. Thanks to our long-standing experience in catering to location- and user-specific needs, as well as clearly defined regional responsibilities within our teams, we have the expertise and skills to adapt our properties flexibly to evolving market challenges – and to provide our tenants with real estate designed for the future. As an active real estate manager, that allows us to create optimal conditions for the working and living environments our tenants feel at home in.

Our tenants are as diverse as our office buildings and include international market leaders and commercial law firms, as well as medium-sized companies, agencies and IT service providers. We understand the different requirements in each market and have set up our office expertise accordingly by region. Account managers with proven expertise in the regional teams take care of all local requirements and tenant needs.

With its majestic façade, Le Centorial is proof that yesterday and today form a perfect match. Acquired by Deka Immobilien in 2000, the historical building was built in 1878 as the headquarters of Crédit Lyonnais and is located in Paris’s CBD (16-18, rue du Quatre Septembre). Today, it is home to numerous well-known international companies.

The building was a landmark in the Paris business district for more than a century, until it was almost completely destroyed by a large fire in 1996. The façade was dismantled – stone by stone in some places – and restored to closely resemble its original appearance using the same materials. A seven-storey office building with three basement levels and a large atrium were built behind the listed façade. The entrance area is crowned by a cast iron dome designed by Gustave Eiffel. A new conference room area with auditorium was added to Le Centorial in 2018.

Thanks to high sustainability standards, digital amenities, comfort and aesthetics, the office high-rise is the address of choice for global players from a variety of industries. TOWER185 measures more than 100,000 square metres in leasable area and is home to more than 25 companies and institutions.

Designed to meet strict sustainability criteria, TOWER185 was one of the first new skyscrapers built in Europe to be awarded LEED Gold sustainability certification. The building’s best-in-class connectivity has earned it multiple accolades, as well as platinum WiredScore certification.

Sustainability continues to guide our actions to this day, with features such as energy-efficient building operations through smart data technology, as well as rainwater harvesting, a comprehensive waste management concept, green leases and much more. The building also encourages zero-emission mobility by providing extensive amenities for cyclists and charging infrastructure. Since 2022, TOWER185 has also offered drivers the widest selection of electric vehicle charging options of any office building in Germany, with 130 charging points providing up to 22 kilowatts of electrical output.

The building has been owned by Deka Immobilien for more than ten years. For roughly 50 years following its completion in 1962, it was home to Stora Enso, one of Finland’s biggest companies. Deka Immobilien modernised the space after the tenant moved out and opened it to the public for the first time as part of Helsinki Design Week in 2022. Local residents came in huge numbers to take a tour of the building and learn about its history.

The modernisation efforts included a painstaking restoration of the fifth floor and its historically significant meeting rooms in cooperation with the Finnish cultural heritage management authorities. Meanwhile, other areas of the building underwent user-oriented modernisation that respected Aalto’s visionary approach. Situated in a prime Helsinki location, this architectural masterpiece continues to be a prestigious address and is home to a variety of tenants, including a company for renewable energies and an international law firm.

In addition, a restaurant is scheduled to open on the roof of the building in 2024. Tommi Tuominen – a respected, award-winning restaurateur and the only Finnish chef with two Michelin stars – will head up this high-end culinary location. With its unique rooftop terrace, the top floor of the property also provides an unforgettable view of the sea and Helsinki’s city centre.

The property stands out on account of both its history and its commitment to the environment, thanks to green leases that prioritise environmental protection. This responsible approach to resources and energy creates a bond between Deka Immobilien, the Sugar Cube and its tenants.

André Citroën himself oversaw the building’s construction. Upon opening, it was proudly known as the “world’s largest filling station” and sported a garage with space for 1,000 cars, as well as workshops for assembling new cars, repair shops and a massive spare parts warehouse. Each level was connected by a 200-metre ramp, making it possible to park cars on different floors. The ramps still exist to this day!

Customers, visitors and workers were able to access the floors on foot by using one of the five staircases situated in the eye-catching turrets. Despite its age, the Citroën showroom building still captures people’s attention thanks to its striking modernity and clear lines.

Following extensive renovations in 2015 and 2016, the building radiates a fresh, new appeal and has earned BREEAM Excellent certification. Behind its listed art deco-style façade, the Lyon landmark offers businesses unique, prestigious office and training spaces spread out over roughly 22,000 square metres. The ground floor features retail spaces to preserve the original showroom character. With their premium amenities, the flexible office spaces provide a high-end working atmosphere and remarkable space efficiency in line with the highest standard for public buildings in France. The office spaces for tenants can be flexibly subdivided and offer a full range of modern working options, from open-plan offices with meeting zones and quiet areas to combination concepts. Energy for heat and hot water is provided by a geothermal heat pump. To create more daylight, the lightwells from the original design were restored. Tenants can also directly access the 170 parking spaces with their vehicles by using the restored ramps.