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Thomas Woodrow Wilson (28th President of the United States 1856 - 1924)

»NO MAN THAT DOES NOT SEE VISIONS WILL EVER REALIZE ANY HIGH HOPE OR UNDERTAKE ANY HIGH ENTERPRISE.«

»NO MAN THAT DOES NOT SEE VISIONS WILL EVER REALIZE ANY HIGH HOPE OR UNDERTAKE ANY HIGH ENTERPRISE.«

SKYLABS – IN THE SPRING OF 2012 – A VISION BECOMES REALITY

HEIDELBERG BAHNSTADT – WORK, LIVE AND HAVE FUN, SURROUNDED BY NATUREWITHIN REACH OF THE CITY CENTER

BAHNSTADT – THE VISION

Work, live, and have fun surrounded by nature within reach of the city’s historic center:

This vision is now becoming reality in Heidelberg’s newest quarter, Bahnstadt. It’s a concept

that fulfills contemporary living requirements and sets new standards for the future.

Bahnstadt is more than Europe’s largest urban development project. It is the largest urban

construction project based entirely on sustainable passive housing standards. With this type

of advanced energy plan, the city of Heidelberg now leads the field, rightly earning it

a reputation as Germany’s “green capital”.

But it isn’t just the idea that makes Bahnstadt so attractive. The architecture in the new district

also introduces distinctive accents. SKYLABS, the first building in the Bahnstadt to offer state-

of-the-art f lexible office and laboratory space, incorporates a high quality of architecture as

part of the overall urban planning concept. This corresponds with a trend that captured

the world’s attention with the reconstruction of the Neue Feuerwache (“new firehouse”).

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BAHNSTADT – FACTS AND FIGURES

Where freight trains once rolled into town with supplies and goods for the region, the

166 hectares that housed a shunting yard and freight station will now support more than

7,500 jobs in research and science institutions, as well as provide offices, commercial

buildings and urban housing for up to 5,000 people.

The next decade will see more than two billion Euros invested in Heidelberg’s most modern

area, helping to create a complete living environment with the largest research and laboratory

campus in Europe, anchored by the 19,000-square-meter SKYLABS. Schools and nurseries,

cultural and leisure facilities, high-quality retail outlets and large urban public spaces

will contribute to the creation of a lively environment that will appeal both to the district’s

residents and to outside visitors. In the Bahnstadt, living and working are two sides of

the same coin. This new area is already seeded with some of Heidelberg’s most notable cultural

institutions, including “halle02”, located directly across from SKYLABS. For years,

“halle02” has been attracting enthusiastic audiences to concerts, readings, and exhibitions.

Short distances and a perfect infrastructure make the new “Wissensquartier” (site of knowl-

edge) a good fit for a wide range of companies. SKYLABS is just 1.3 km away from the

University of Heidelberg and medical campus and has already signed preliminary agreements

with some preeminent institutions to relocate there. Heidelberg’s main train station can

be reached on foot within 5 minutes. And for a stroll in the countryside, the “Schwetzinger

Terrassen” is just a short walk away. The main highway arteries, the A5 and A6, can be easily

reached by the new feeder road, providing access to the rest of the country.

Within ten minutes on public transport Heidelberg’s romantic Old Town, with its many shops,

famous castle and the Neuenheimer Feld can be reached. Germany’s largest cities are only

four hours away by rail on the high-speed ICE train and with Frankfurt International Airport

only an hour away from Heidelberg, the rest of Europe is easily accessible.

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In the Bahnstadt, lIvIng and workIng

are two sIdes of the same coIn.

HEIDELBERG –IN THE HEART OF THE RHEIN-NECKAR METROPOLITAN REGION

Heidelberg is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. The world-famous view overlooking the

Old Town with its baroque castle and Old Bridge, and the Neckar valley nestling by the

edge of forested hills, have for centuries inspired poets and painters and attracted millions

of visitors from around the world.

It isn’t just the history that attracts so many visitors to the Neckar region, but the arts as

well. International festivals, such as the spring Heidelberg Festival for classical music

or “Enjoy Jazz”, contribute to the city’s image as a center of culture and add to its reputation.

No city in Germany invests more money per capita in cultural institutions – and the joint bid

with Mannheim for the title of “European Capital of Culture 2020” looks very promising.

The pulse of the city, however, still beats with Germany’s oldest (founded in 1386) and best

university (1st place in the 2008 THES University Ranking in Germany). More than 35,000

students and scientists see to it that Heidelberg stays forever young. Sixteen percent of

Heidelberg’s 145,000 inhabitants are foreigners, keeping life in the city culturally diverse.

Apart from the Ruprecht-Karl University, the college of education, the University for

Jewish Studies, five other private universities, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory

(EMBL), the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and four Max-Planck Institutes all

add to the city’s unique scientific potential. The University’s medical faculty and the affiliated

hospitals are among the best in the world.

The successful integration of tradition and innovation, science and business, makes Heidelberg

a dynamic, foward-looking city, offering a superior quality of life. In the Bahnstadt, this

development will be systematically implemented on approximately 20 hectares of urban area.

The Bahnstadt will provide plenty of room for the ever-expanding university and medical

campus as well as start-ups, SMEs or global players to shape the future in the fields of life

sciences, biotechnology, ICT, and energy and environmental science.

HEIDELBERG –WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION

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Heidelberg’s science and research centers are acclaimed all over the world. The basic research

carried out in the city’s scientific institutions is a driving force for dynamic economic develop-

ment. More than 10 Nobel Prize winners and one of the highest numbers of patent ap-

plications in Germany show just how capable Heidelberg is in science. The “BiotechCluster

Rhein-Neckar” and the “Forum Organic Electronics” are two of the very few leading-edge

clusters the federal government subsidizes, to worldwide recognition and acknowledgement.

The BioRN is Europe’s hot spot for personalized medicine and cancer research. It meets

the classical cluster criteria: a combination of geographic density and joint scientific focus.

It concentrates on the development of innovative drugs, diagnostics and platform technologies

in the field of cell-based and molecular medicine. The cluster is located around the cities

of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Ludwigshafen and Darmstadt. It brings together about 200 partners

in business and research, employing 12,000 people in research institutions and 20,000

in the biotech industry. Eighty companies from the field of red biotech and more than

60 contract research and manufacturing organizations and service providers contribute to

the region’s innovative capacity.

Heidelberg is thus one of Europe’s most important centers of excellence both for science and

for a growing knowledge-based economy. As a center of life sciences, the city is a national

and international leader. In addition, printing, publishing, software development, chemistry,

medicine, and environmental technology are all also world-class.

As a key city in the Rhein-Neckar region (which has 2.4 million inhabitants), Heidelberg is

one of the largest industrial centers in Germany. Global companies like Heidelberger

Druckmaschinen, HeidelbergCement, BASF, Roche, Abbott, ABB, MLP, SAP and SAS Institute

are all based here.

HEIDELBERG –WHERE SCIENCE MEETS BUSINESS

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SKYLABS – SETTING HIGH STANDARDS IN TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE.

SKYLABS, the most prominent laboratory and office building

inspires the growth of this science-based high-tech quarter.

It is based on a highly f lexible concept that sets technical

and architectural precedents while ensuring a high degree of

energy efficiency.

The internal structure of the complex, which consists of two

five-story elements – block and spine – as well as a nine-story

tower, has been designed to ensure the cooperation and

communication of the people who will work here. Added to that,

the architectural design offers maximum flexibility in the ar-

rangement of laboratory, technology and office space.

SKYLABS also includes a central facility for completion of pre-

clinical phase for biotechs and pharma. This capability is

usually reserved only for university and large pharmaceutical

campuses.

OFFICE LAB

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Regardless of whether office space is required, or a combination

of laboratory and office space, or even only laboratory rent-

als, SKYLABS can provide optimal solutions for all sorts of

needs. In close consultation with tenants, the SKYLABS

planning team can fulfill almost any technical requirement and

can help with planning and approval processes. Separate units

are available starting from a minimum of 250 square meters.

With 19,000 square meters of rental space, companies of all

sizes will find ideal working conditions. Representative meeting

areas within the building and spacious outdoor facilities

as well as culinary attractions combine to create a pleasant

atmosphere. The striking SKYLABS Tower, with its two

overhanging upper f loors, has already become a landmark

of the Bahnstadt, symbolizing a groundbreaking combination

of science and industry for all to see. For this reason,

many tenants in all fields have already signed on.

SKYLABS – MINIMUM COST. MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY.

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SKYLABS – MINIMUM COST. MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY.

BLOCK2ND FLOOR / 415 M²CONCEPT A – LABORATORY

BLOCK2ND FLOOR / 415 M²CONCEPT B – OFFICE

SKYLABS – SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS.

TOWER6TH FLOOR / 710 M² OFFICE CONCEPT

405 M²

305 M²

SKYLABS – SPACE AVAILABLE FROM 250 SQUARE METERS.

SPINE2ND FLOOR / 695 M²LABORATORY CONCEPT

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The metal facade is particularly distinctive, offering outer solar

protection that can be controlled individually, which ensures

that every room gets just the right amount of direct sunlight.

Five separate access points permit entrance to the complex from

different sides, giving companies unique business addresses

and signage opportunities. Sensitive areas are also well

protected: Electronic access controls at the building entrances,

extra access doors to rental spaces, and video surveillance

all ensure the proper level of security. Ample parking is avail-

able for tenants and visitors in garages in the basement of

the building and in the immediate vicinity.

SKYLABS is set for growth. If new business ideas reach the

next level faster than expected, ideal opportunities for expan-

sion are already in place with options reserved for adjacent

plots of land.

SKYLABS – OUTSTANDING DESIGN. SMART INTERIOR.

PROJECT M A N AGEMENT / RENT ING:

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69117 HEIDELBERG / GERMANY

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