6,000 m2 of space for international networking in the new headquarters of the European Handball Federation (EHF)
Vienna (OTS) – The real estate developer Raiffeisen Property Holding International (RPHI) and the general contractor Strabag are pleased to announce the successful roofing of the ‘European Handball House’. This marks a significant milestone in the construction phase of the project. The modern building is being built in the lively Neu Marx district in Vienna’s third district at Baumgasse 60A and will be the new headquarters of the European Handball Federation (EHF).
With an area of 6,000 square meters, the ‘European Handball House’ will serve as a hub for international cooperation between European handball associations and its more than 350 clubs. With modern office space for over 120 employees from 25 countries as well as a 250 square meter lecture hall, several meeting rooms and its own TV studio, the building meets the highest multimedia standards. The new EHF headquarters is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024, coinciding with the finals of the European Handball Championships in Vienna.
Karl-Maria Pfeffer, CEO of RPHI, emphasized the positive effects of the project on the Neu Marx district at the topping-out ceremony: „The ‘European Handball House’ is an example of our mission to create high-quality office space with international appeal in our city. Through contemporary design and the modern concept of thermal building activation, we create a conducive working environment for EHF employees and at the same time improve the attractiveness of the area.
” The Viennese architectural firm Burtscher-Durig ZT GmbH was entrusted with the general planning.
Michael Wiederer, President of the European Handball Federation, underlined the importance of the facility for the sport: „With the ‘European Handball House’ we are creating a place for the future-oriented development of European handball with its more than 350 clubs and top competitions such as the European Championships and the EHF Champions League for men and women. The ‘European Handball House’ offers the optimal conditions for these tasks. At the same time, it is a strong commitment to Vienna as a location with its excellent accessibility and internationality.
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Martin Kaftan, STRABAG Head of Building Construction in Vienna, is also proud of the ‘European Handball House’: „We are very pleased to be able to implement this architecturally demanding project and to prove that we can cover everything within our group, from the shell and finish, including drywall, to the aluminum frame facade and building technology.
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Part of the overall concept ‘Stadtquartier@WienArena’
As part of the overall concept ‘Stadtquartier@WienArena’, the ‘European Handball House’ reflects the RPHI’s commitment to the revitalization of the Neu Marx district. The RPHI is also building a student residence on the Neu Marx site, which will be ready for occupancy in time for the coming winter semester of 2024. All units in the “Anton” residential building, which was the first residential building in Austria to receive DGNB Platinum certification, have already been sold.
The three projects are part of the ‘Stadtquartier@WienArena’, which covers a total volume of 50,000 m² in five construction phases and will be built in the immediate vicinity of the new Wien Arena by the end of the decade.
About Raiffeisen Property Holding International (RPHI)
Raiffeisen Property Holding International (RPHI) is the real estate competence center of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) AG. RPHI develops, manages, operates and exploits real estate in Austria and the CEE region. RPHI’s range of services includes in-house developments as well as comprehensive real estate services in various asset classes. The successful in-house developments impress with their timeless, attractive architecture, are energy efficient and optimized in terms of operating costs. All new developments since 2011 have been awarded sustainability certificates (ÖGNI, DGNB or LEED) in the respective top segments. Since 2022, RPHI projects have also been certified according to the SHORE – Safe Asset Standard. www.rphinternational.com
About the EHF
The European Handball Federation (EHF) is the umbrella organization for handball in Europe with 52 national member associations and one of five continental associations of the International Handball Federation.
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