(Boursier.com) — LaSalle Investment Management, one of the world leaders in real estate investment, has just appointed Bouygues Bâtiment Île-de-France Renovation Privée as General Contractor for the restructuring of the Bergère building, its emblematic Parisian office project.
In the 9th arrondissement, Bergère benefits from a privileged location in the heart of Paris, in an environment highly appreciated by professionals in the technology, fashion, finance and service industries. The district is also distinguished by its dynamism and a rich offer of restaurants, bars, boutiques, department stores as well as multiple cultural and leisure destinations. Just 150 meters from the Grands Boulevards metro station, Bergère benefits from excellent connection to transport networks and direct access to three of the largest Parisian collective travel hubs: Gare du Nord, Saint-Lazare and Châtelet- Halls. Redesigned by the architectural firm PCA-Stream, the building will offer, upon completion of the work, a rental area of approximately 26,500 m2.
First quarter 2026
The restructuring of Bergère, whose completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, will be carried out by adopting the sector’s best practices in terms of sustainable development. This involves a significant restoration of the architectural heritage of the building, while providing it with technical performance to achieve Net Zero Carbon objectives. The project also favors the reuse of materials to minimize the associated embodied carbon. The objective is to obtain BREEAM certification at Excellent level, with a reduction of 50% in operating CO2 emissions and 20% in incorporated CO2 compared to the benchmark for Parisian office renovations.
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The redevelopment of the real estate complex also aims to meet the requirements of its future users and changes in working methods, thanks to high-quality services that promote interactions and hybrid work, such as an auditorium, a business center, bars and restaurants, event spaces and a media studio.
Marc Fauchille, Head of Development and Repurposing, Europe, LaSalle Investment Management, commented: “We are delighted to be able to benefit from the experience and expertise of Bouygues to create together an innovative and truly revolutionary building in the heart of Paris Bergère is a premier office project with a particularly sought-after address in one of the strongest European real estate markets. The project is already attracting sustained interest from users sensitive to its quality, location and standard. achieved in terms of sustainable development.”
Thomas Rousseau, Managing Director of Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France Rénovation Privée, adds: “We are very proud to have been selected by LaSalle Investment Management for this Parisian office restructuring operation, which is also listed as a Historic Monument. . The teams were particularly driven by the ambition of the project, the technical complexity as well as the challenges in terms of uses and the environment. This success is the result of collective work. Our teams are now already mobilized to highlight their expertise and know-how in terms of heritage restoration, our core business. This emblematic building is a real showcase for our company in terms of decarbonization, exemplarity and innovation. Many thanks to LaSalle Investment Management and its partners for trusting us with the realization of this exceptional project.”
LaSalle acquired Bergère from BNP Paribas, as part of a sale and leaseback transaction in May 2020, on behalf of Encore+, its benchmark pan-European fund…