AXA IM Alts and Sonae Sierra partner to develop new prime office building in Centro Colombo, Lisbon

AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments with €184 billion of assets under management^[1], acting on behalf of clients, and Sierra, a multinational fully vertically integrated real estate player, announce the creation  of a  Joint Venture for the development of a state-of-the-art office building that will be located on top of the Centro Colombo shopping centre in Lisbon. 

The c. 35,000 sqm office scheme will be the third office building to be added to the 173,000 sqm Colombo mixed-use complex and will comprise nine flexible floors designed to accommodate different occupier requirements, with 495 dedicated parking spaces in an underground car park. Occupiers will also have direct access to the wide range of amenities on offer at Centro Colombo.

The office building will be developed in a contemporary architectural style, designed by Reify, with a special emphasis on flexibility, innovation and sustainability, prioritising the quality of space and the comfort and well-being of its users, targeting LEED and WELL Platinum certification. The project was conceived to target very high sustainability standards and ensure excellent environmental and energy performance.

This transaction aligns with AXA IM Alts’ strategy of targeting high quality, technologically advanced and amenity rich office developments that are at the forefront of occupier demand. The project is also part of Sonae Sierra's strategic objective of being a key player in urban regeneration and in the development of cities of the future, through the creation of sustainable, innovative urban projects.

The construction launched in September 2022, beginning with the structural work inside Centro Colombo. The next phase of development will focus on the exterior of the building, with completion expected by the end of 2025.

Esther Escapa, Head of Transactions and Development, Iberia at AXA IM Alts, commented: “This transaction presents a unique opportunity to build on the established reputation and success of the Colombo retail and office scheme, whilst allowing us to raise the bar for sustainable development to deliver a prime new office building into the structurally under-supplied Lisbon market. We are confident that this high-quality and technologically advanced project will provide the type of office space that businesses are now prioritising as we embrace new ways of working.”

Alexandre Fernandes, Sonae Sierra Managing Director for Developments, added: “We are very excited to join forces with AXA IM Alts, a partner with a recognized track record and reputation in the development of real estate projects, to create a unique project in terms of quality, size, sustainability and users’ well-being. We will leverage our local knowledge and experience to ensure this development becomes a successful investment, as demonstrated by the achievements of Centro Colombo and its two existing office buildings.”

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1. Source: AXA IM Alts unaudited data, as of 31 March 2024

About AXA IM Alts
AXA IM Alts is a global leader in alternative investments with €184 billion of assets under management^[1] comprising c.€82 billion of primarily private real estate, €90 billion of private debt and alternative credit, as well as c.€12 billion in Infrastructure and private equity. We take a 360° approach to real estate & infrastructure investing with over €128 billion of assets under management in direct opportunities, held indirectly through debt and listed equities and via long term private equity investments into operating platforms. ESG is fully integrated into our investment decision making processes with our responsible investment approach anchored by the three key pillars of decarbonisation, resilience and building tomorrow. AXA IM Alts employs 840+ people located in 15 offices around the world and serves the needs of more than 600 clients from Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East. We are the number one property portfolio and asset manager in Europe^[2],  and one of the largest worldwide.
1 Source: AXA IM Alts data (unaudited) as of 31 March 2024.          
2 Highest-ranked European Real Estate Manager in IPE’s Global Top 150 Real Estate Investment Managers, based on total value of real estate assets under management, November/December 2023.

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AXA IM manages approximately €859 billion in assets*, and has €480 billion of ESG-integrated, sustainable or impact assets**. Our purpose is to act for human progress by investing for what matters. As a responsible asset manager, we are committed to integrating ESG principles across our business, from stock selection to our corporate actions and culture.
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