The new sustainable project in Central Malley has found its first tenants. In a short interview, we asked them why they chose this location.
In collaboration with the municipalities, SBB Real Estate is transforming the brownfield zone that stretches across Prilly and Malley. The core of the project is the Central Malley building complex, which is located directly opposite the Vaudoise Arena, the Malley Lumières shopping centre and the Prilly-Malley SBB station.
Future tenants will benefit not only from excellent connections to the centre of Lausanne, but also from short distances to the urban centres of Bern and Geneva, which can be reached in respectively 86 and 48 minutes. In addition, the area is designed for pedestrians and cyclists and various bus and tram connections are directly accessible from there. This provides a high level of mobility and comfort.
The project was constructed and managed in a spirit of sustainability and certified as a ‘2000-Watt Site’, a first in French-speaking Switzerland. In addition to the ecological aspects, the focus is on a diverse mix of buildings with a highly complementary mix of housing, offices and shops, aiming at energy autonomy. The result is a lively space with many different amenities.
Over a total area of 42,200m2, there are 23,700m2 of office space already available for rent. In addition to the excellent public transport connections and the sustainable construction work, the space can be partitioned, adapted and fitted out according to individual needs. With its meeting areas and well thought-out mix of offers, the district provides many opportunities for relaxing with colleagues after work.
One of the first new occupants is Migros Bank. We briefly interviewed Benjamin Bischofberger, Senior Specialist Facility Management and asked him a few questions.
What were you looking for in your new premises?
Migros Bank was looking for bright, open office space in a modern and sustainable building.
In your opinion, what are Central Malley’s strong points?
In addition to its sustainability aspects, Central Malley’s strengths lie in the good public transport connections and the mixed character that the district offers.
How do you see Central Malley in ten years’ time?
We hope that in ten years’ time Central Malley will have become an attractive “short-distance district” – a district that sustainably combines work, retail, gastronomy, relaxation and living.
