Laying of the foundation stone in Ostend: Hafenpark Quartier is being redesigned!

Laying of the foundation stone in Ostend: Hafenpark Quartier is being redesigned!

With a ceremonial laying of the foundation stone, the B&L Group marked the start of the fourth construction phase of the Hafenpark Quartier in Frankfurt am Main on June 12, 2025. A new office ensemble is being created that not only promotes modern work, but also a sustainable lifestyle.

The project includes two striking buildings: the 16-story headquarters of ING Germany and the 7-story ANQR HOUSE. Together, these offer an impressive total area of ​​around 64,700 square meters, on which over 3,800 modern workstations are created, which are equipped with many collaboration areas for hybrid working. This is where everyday office life of the future will be lived and directly connected to the pulse of the dynamic Ostend.

Energy efficiency and sustainability in focus

When planning the Hafenpark Quarter, particular emphasis was placed on sustainability. The buildings are created without fossil fuels and are designed to the highest standards. Certifications such as LEED Platinum, WiredScore and SmartScore are planned, which show that ecological criteria are not ignored even in modern architecture. Konii.de highlights that the entire project is oriented towards ESG criteria and offers 540 parking spaces and space for 900 bicycles in an underground car park with a bicycle elevator.

Nurten Erdogan, CFO of ING Germany, explained that there was no doubt when choosing the Frankfurt location. The decision in favor of the Hafenpark Quartier was influenced by the excellent transport connections, the developed infrastructure and the high standards of energy efficiency and sustainability. Mayor Mike Josef sees ING's decision as a strong commitment to Frankfurt's financial center and is looking forward to the prominent and long-term anchor tenant, who will move into their new offices by 2028. Skylineatlas.de reports that the new offices create optimal conditions for employees.

The need for flexible living arrangements

But it's not just office space that is the focus of urban development. Another exciting project shows the direction in which Frankfurt is moving: Tikehau Capital and Dunman Capital Partners are converting an older office building from the 1990s into a complex with 172 micro-apartments. These micro-apartments are aimed at commuters, students and business travelers and offer a flexible form of living in an urban environment. development city.de highlights that the conversion is part of a pan-European strategy aimed at sustainability and resource-efficient construction.

By transforming office space into living space, the initiators have taken up a current topic: the challenge of counteracting the lack of living space in the city. Despite the fact that microapartments are usually associated with higher prices per square meter, the project shows how urban space can be made usable again through innovative approaches.
Overall, a trend of sustainable urban development is manifesting itself in Frankfurt, which includes both modern office space and flexible living and meets the demands of contemporary living.