European Real Estate Investment Award


European Real Estate Investment Award

Union Investment Real Estate AG, one of Europe’s biggest investment companies, organises an Award recognizing exemplary real estate projects in Europe that combine sustainable development with commercial success while at the same time fulfilling society’s needs. The projects persented were required to make a important contribution to the quality of urban life, of the environment and of the site. 90 realisations in 12 Eurpoean countries were submitted to the jury for this award that received the support of the International Union of Architects. The first prize was awarded to Meydan Commercial Square in Istanbul realised by METRO Group Asset Management, a 70 000 m2 facility designed by Foreign Office Architects FOA (London - Barcelona). The second prize went to Alsion scientific and cultural centre in Sonderborg, Denmark grouping on 34 000 m2 a university, a public concert hall and a private technology park. This ensemble is a joint initiative between Sonderborg Kommune, Forskerparken Syd A/S and Fonden Koncertsalen Alsion. The ensemble was designed by 3XN Architects (Denmark). The ‘Westend Duo’ complex in Francfort, realized by Investors ING Insurance and Hochtief Projektentwicklung, received the third prize. The complex was designed by KSP Engel und Zimmermann Architekten (Germany). The jury awarded a special prize to the Seewürfel complex in Zurich, designed by Camenzind Evolution architects (Switzerland) and promoted by investor Swiss Life. Laszlo Szeker, represented the UIA on the jury composed notably of architects Joan Busquets, Werner Sobek, Jörn Walter and Irene Wiesevon Ofen, former president of the International Federation for Housing and Planning (IFHP). www.prime-property-award.com