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Concept ideas sometimes have a way of looking very attractive on paper but failing to be implemented. It is a different story with our plans to realize the “Restaurant Corner” at Quincy. Here, an idea from the summer of 2024 has become a reality. Chocolate Dream was the final new provider to sign a lease […]
As part of the comprehensive realignment of all office spaces in the QUINCY inner-city district, the foyer was also completely modernized as the central access and reception area for office tenants. The goal was to create a representative, high-quality, and functional entrance area that reflects the design quality of the newly conceived office spaces while […]
As part of a comprehensive facade renovation, the existing natural stone exterior of the architecturally and functionally sophisticated mixed-use property QUINCY has been completely renewed. In close coordination with the responsible architects, the building’s envelope underwent a design and technical upgrade through the use of high-quality natural stone cladding. The project’s implementation was characterized by […]
The EPISO 4 Fund, managed by Tristan Capital Partners, and CONCEPTA Projektentwicklung GmbH have leased approximately 2,900 m² of office space to the Auditing Association of German Banks (Prüfungsverband deutscher Banken e. V.) at the QUINCY complex in Cologne. The transaction was facilitated by BNP Paribas Real Estate’s Office Advisory team acting as the lead […]
QUINCY, located at Cologne’s Appellhofplatz, spans seven floors and combines approximately 18,000 m² of retail space, 10,000 m² of residential units, and 9,400 m² of office space, complemented by 670 underground parking spaces. Formerly known as DuMont Carré and originally opened in 2001, the property has undergone extensive modernization and strategic repositioning since 2018. The […]
Just before the Christmas break, we achieved several key milestones in the development of our “Restaurant Corner” concept. The Karadag Group, which already operates a highly successful premium Turkish supermarket within Quincy, will be launching a high-end doner restaurant facing the pedestrian zone. Karadag’s doner kebabs are already a local favorite within the supermarket and […]
Single office tenant WDR has moved out of QUINCY city center, and new tenants are now being sought. Of course, we have created some great visualizations. But how can a prospective tenant get a clear idea of what can be done with the aging office space? Quite simply, you convert part of the office area […]
At QUINCY on Breite Straße in Cologne, interior work has begun on a 3,500 m² rental space on the second floor. The space has been let to IU International University and will house modern seminar rooms, offices, and study areas in the future. With the start of the expansion work, QUINCY is taking another step […]
Over the past few months, Savills and IPH have analyzed 485 properties and specifically evaluated 347 as part of a comprehensive cluster analysis on the repositioning needs of German shopping centers. The mixed-use inner-city district QUINCY in Cologne performed exceptionally well and, with a growing population forecast, low vacancy rates, and a resilient tenant mix, […]
As part of a reassessment, TÜV Süd’s certification body has awarded the multifunctional inner-city quarter QUINCY on Breite Straße in Cologne the BREEAM certificate with a “very good” rating for its high building quality. “This successful recertification underscores that, through consistently planned and implemented asset management measures by the team, even a building like QUINCY, […]
Changes are coming to QUINCY in the near future. Existing tenants along Breitestraße are moving out and will be replaced by new concepts. This presents an opportunity to better meet customer needs. The new concept is called “Restaurant Corner.” Restaurants will be arranged like pearls on a string, with the option of setting up outdoor […]
As part of the ongoing transformation of the QUINCY Quarter in Cologne’s Breite Straße, a new medical center is planned. Approximately 2,200 m² on the first floor, previously used for retail, will be transformed into modern spaces for medical practices and healthcare services. The integration of this medical facility will strategically expand the range of […]
Düsseldorf based developer and asset manager CONCEPTA and BNS Real Estate Capital from Hamburg have sold me and all Hotel in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel, which was developed in a joint venture, to Ampega Investment. Ampega, a subsidiary of Talanx based in Cologne, acted for companies of HDI Deutschland AG in a forward deal. The hotel designed by […]
Düsseldorf based property developer and asset manager CONCEPTA has appointed Jan Samans as authorized signatory. In his function as senior asset manager he has been responsible for all asset management activities of CONCEPTA for almost two years and in particular for the comprehensive refurbishment of the mixed-use quarter QUNICY in Cologne’s Breite Strasse, which CONCEPTA […]
As part of a small award ceremony at the booth of the German Society for Sustainable Building at Expo Real 2021 in Munich, the me and all hotel developed by the Düsseldorf based property developer and asset manager CONCEPTA in the Oberkassel district was awarded the DGNB certificate in silver. “We are pleased that with […]
Düsseldorf based property developer and asset manager CONCEPTA has hired Frank Westmeier as asset manager. In his new role, Mr. Westmeier supports the company in particular with the implementation of current and the acquisition of new asset management mandates in this field of activity, which is increasingly important for CONCEPTA. The trained hotel specialist, graduate […]
In 2017, the restaurant in the Classic Remise in Düsseldorf Wersten, which had been little visited for a long time, was kissed awake by the Mezzomar Group. Since then, the guests have flocked to Lillo Nicolosi, Paolo Tornetta and Mehmet Sünme. Finally the time has come for a further place in Düsseldorf. In the building […]
Düsseldorf based property developer and asset manager CONCEPTA has hired Miriam Neukirchen as project architect. In her new role, Ms. Neukirchen supports the company particularly with concept development studies in the acquisition of new projects as well as in the planning and construction management process of ongoing developments and asset management mandates. Ms. Neukirchen completed […]
Despite the dark clouds in the retail world, CONCEPTA managed to carry out extensive new rentals in QUINCY in Cologne even during the corona crisis. As part of the realignment of the tenant mix, perfectly suitable tenants could be found. Netto already opened on 750 sqm, with lots of convenience products and self-scanning cash registers […]
After a very challenging year as a result of the serious effects of the COVID19 pandemic on day-to-day business in the real estate industry, the CONCEPTA team would like to thank all business partners for the trusting and pleasant cooperation in the year 2020, which is drawing to a close. We wish Merry Christmas and […]
In the middle of the current Covid-19 lockdown light Düsseldorf-based property developer and asset manager CONCEPTA announces the opening of another anchor tenant in Quincy, the discounter Netto. A long-term lease agreement was signed with the renowned grocer for an area of around 750 sqm directly at the forum on the ground floor of the […]
Düsseldorf based project developer and asset manager CONCEPTA has hired Jan Samans as senior asset manager. In his new role, Mr. Samans supports the management in the further development and expansion of the asset management division. In particular, he is operationally responsible for the ongoing, comprehensive refurbishment of the mixed-use QUNICY quarter in Cologne’s Breite […]
Düsseldorf-based property developer and asset manager CONCEPTA and BNS Real Estate Capital from Hamburg have sold StadtQuartier Overbergplatz to a Bavarian family office in an off-market transaction. StadtQuartier Overbergplatz is an inner-city, openly accessible building ensemble with a rental area of around 8,000 sqm spread over retail space, restaurants and office space. The property also […]
The CONCEPTA team thanks all business partners for the trustful and pleasant cooperation in the ending year. We wish you a cheerful Christmas time and a successful start to the year 2020.
The Dusseldorf project developer and asset manager CONCEPTA has appointed Michael Kobs as authorized signatory. In his function as Senior Investment Manager, he has been responsible for purchasing and sales processes for over 1.5 years. He also supports management in the context of business development for the dynamically growing asset management sector. “In addition to […]
Today, on 8 October 2019, the Managing Partners of CONCEPTA Björn Isenhöfer and Andreas Martin, as well as Duisburg’s mayor Sören Link, presented the new GreenView office development at the Expo Real property and investment fair in Munich. GreenView is being built in the southern Duisburg district of Huckingen on the border to Düsseldorf. The […]
The rear facade facing onto BelsenPark was nearing completion in the summer of 2019, providing insights into the curved structure, and now the brickwork on the facade facing Hansaallee is making excellent progress. It’s already easy to imagine how the new 250-room me and all Hotel in Düsseldorf’s most upmarket district of Oberkassel will look […]
The second anchor tenant in the basement of QUINCY, Smyths Toys, opens the doors to its new superstore and first outlet in Cologne city centre tomorrow on 8 August 2019. Breite Straße is going to be an even more popular shopping destination for toy fans now. The Smyths Toys store is over 2,000 sqm in […]
StadtGalerie Velbert opened its doors to visitors on 16 May 2019 and since then it has been a very popular shopping destination for the locals.<0}As the shopping centre’s developer, we’d like to follow up the WDR coverage of alleged fire protection defects with a statement. We have developed and implemented a unique fire protection concept […]
The former DuMont Carré in Cologne was renamed in mid-June as QUINCY – Smarter Shopping. This is part of the new marketing strategy surrounding the restructuring of the mixed-use city quarter. “This new, modern and younger name reflects the property’s structural refurbishment and new concept,” commented Björn Isenhöfer of CONCEPTA, a Düsseldorf-based asset management company. […]
Today, on 16 May 2019, Düsseldorf-based property development company CONCEPTA concluded the two-year StadtGalerie development project in Velbert with an opening event that attracted a strong visitor turnout.The StadtGalerie shopping arcade combines the strengths of a retail park, including strong local amenities and large-scale specialist retailers, with an excellent ground-level pedestrian precinct location and the […]
CONCEPTA is sharing a stand with the City of Düsseldorf at the fifth urban and project development convention on the Areal Böhler site in Düsseldorf on 15 and 16 May 2019. The polis Convention has recorded growth in visitors and exhibitors year after year, and it is now established across sectors and throughout Germany.A charming […]
One of the main issues being discussed in connection with the future of high street retailers is the need to provide a shopping experience to consumers. But what exactly does that mean and how can smaller cities deliver it. On many occasions the only thing the city planners come up with is to establish an […]
Düsseldorf-based property development company CONCEPTA has let every single unit in StadtQuartier Overbergplatz in Dülmen.Large-unit tenants H&M, dm, CCC and the Mezzomar restaurant have now been joined by the final tenant, Kim Nails. Andreas Martin, the person responsible for letting out the CityQuarter commented: “Kim Nails is the perfect addition. We want this to be […]
“We’re bringing a great mix of new retail concepts to Velbert,” said Andreas Martin, who is responsible for letting the retail units in StadtGalerie and already has the occupancy rate up at around 90%.The combination of Modehaus Mensing – with a sensational store design that you can already see today – and hip young fashion […]
When it opened on 21 December 2018 DECATHLON became one of the two new anchor tenants in the basement of DuMont Carré on Breite Straße. The store has a sales floor of around 2,700 sqm in size offering a broad range of products for 70 different sports to sports enthusiasts. DECATHLON’s opening is an important […]
