July 7, 2021
Kaufman & Broad delivers its 'Green Oak' project to Mata Capital. This 10,800 sqm low-carbon office project is characterized by excellent environmental performance, while offering the flexibility and performance sought by users. It exemplifies Kaufman & Broad's and Mata Capital's beliefs regarding more sustainable and responsible urban development, as well as their commitments to eco-design and reuse. Located in Arcueil (94), between the ZAC de la Vache Noire and ZAC Victor Hugo urban development zones, the 'Green Oak' project is just a stone's throw from Porte d'Orléans, less than 7 minutes away by RER B, and by the end of 2021 will benefit from the new Barbara metro station on Line 4, connecting to the city center in less than 20 minutes. The space pre-leased to Société Générale represents approximately 40% of the building.
Environmental Excellence
Kaufman & Broad aimed to emphasize the environmental and virtuous nature of the building, designed by architects Mootz/Pelé and CALQ. Its wooden facade was a real challenge for the designers. It features cladding made of 90% recycled fiberglass. Inside, 8,000 sqm of raised floor tiles were recovered and reconditioned for reuse. In the restrooms, the mosaic is made of recycled glass paste. This approach echoes Kaufman & Broad's commitment to the 'Booster du Réemploi' initiative, which promotes the reuse of materials in construction.
The project boasts an excellent level of energy performance with HQE and BREEAM certifications, highlighting an exemplary environmental quality approach. 'Green Oak' is also certified E+C-, Biosourced Building, Effinergie +, and Wired Score, guaranteeing
performance and comfort for its future occupants.
"We are very proud to have overcome the difficulties inherent to the pandemic and to deliver this asset to Mata Capital in excellent condition. This success reflects the excellent level of guarantees and performance that Kaufman & Broad offers its clients. It illustrates our expertise in product design, meeting the expectations of our investor clients and the new needs of our user clients. This building also proves that environmental excellence can contribute to quality of life at work and user well-being," says David LAURENT, Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate at Kaufman & Broad.
Workplace Well-being
The 'Green Oak' building anticipates the latest trends in workplace well-being, recognized by its WELL certification. With its 8 levels of offices and 85% daylight access, it offers workspaces open to the city and the outdoors on each
floor (accessible loggias and terraces) and provides relaxation, social, or informal meeting areas conducive to collaborative work.
On the ground floor, a concept was developed jointly with Mata Capital to create an 'Eat & Work' space combining dining and meeting functions. These innovative spaces will feature connected refrigerators offering meals throughout the day, while also allowing users access to informal meeting areas. On the top floor, a generously glazed, panoramic double-height space opening onto two vast terraces overlooks the city, designed to host numerous events.
Over 1/3 of the space pre-leased to Société Générale
Upon this delivery, Mata Capital was able to make available the space already pre-leased to Société Générale, representing approximately 40% of the building.
"We are delighted to take possession of the GREEN OAK building. We are confident that its deliberately ambitious environmental approach, combined with unique architecture and occupant-focused services, will offer its future users an optimal working environment that blends comfort and efficiency. This is evidenced by the Société Générale teams, who were quickly drawn to the project and whom we are delighted to welcome," says Jean-Baptiste AVIERINOS, Investment Director at Mata Capital.