Archipelago: a European beacon for Strasbourg

The completion in the last quarter of 2019 of the K-West tower, a mixed residential and office tower, marked the symbolic launch of Strasbourg's Archipel business district.
Terre d'Emergence building, which houses offices and the AC by Marriott and Residence Inn hotels © Cabinet king kong
Terre d'Emergence building, which houses offices and the AC by Marriott and Residence Inn hotels © Cabinet king kong

Archipelago! What a programme! Located around the European Parliament, to the north of StrasbourgThis vast business district project will combine offices, housing and hotels, becoming the town's banner and the European institutions. The development currently taking place within the Wacken will be carried out in two phases, with the aim of boosting tertiary activities and strengthening Strasbourg's impact in this area. But the project is also part of a mixed-use approach, with the emphasis on sustainable development and quality of life.

Already, the Palais de la Musique et des CongrèsThe exhibition centre nearby has just been completely restructured and extended, as has the neighbouring exhibition centre. The K-West TowerThis 16-storey, 67-home skyscraper will welcome its first residents. Among the future flagship buildings, the Osmose business centreThe 40,000 m² complex will be used primarily by the European institutions, but could also accommodate businesses when it is handed over in summer 2021.

Connected to the city centre by public transport, the Archipel district will help to provide a more attractive environment. new attractiveness to the capital of Alsace. Following its success, Strasbourg has launched the construction of Archipel 2 a little ahead of schedule. While the first phase consisted mainly of offices for the European institutions, shops and hotels, the second phase of the business district is set to include not only offices, but also a greater number of residential units. Completion is scheduled for 2025.