A new campus for up-and-coming young companies, start-ups and research institutions is to be built on Rütiwisstrasse in Wädenswil. As a first step, the former laboratories of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are now available for rent. They are particularly suitable for companies with development and research activities in the life sciences sector. The property owner, F. Aeschbach AG, is letting the premises together with the grow foundation. Occupancy is possible from April 2024.
Advantages for companies and employees
The property, positioned as a solitaire on the site, has a total area of 804m2 and a spacious environment with an unobstructed view of the greenery with Lake Zurich at its feet and the mountains in the distance. The modern building, built in 2006, has ready-to-occupy laboratories, office workstations, a spacious lounge area with kitchenette and adjoining meeting room, including the associated equipment. These comprehensive facilities make the premises perfect for various research and development projects.
The building consists of one floor. There are 15 car parking spaces available. There are also various catering options in the vicinity of the property, including a bakery in the Zürisee Center, Lidl, Migros and the Cantinauno restaurant. With Activ Fitness, the Gaswerk climbing centre and Crossfit Wädenswil, there are various opportunities for sporting activities in the neighbourhood.
The site on Rütiwisstrasse is well connected to the national transport network. It is close to the motorway and the supra-regional transport network and thus provides a fast connection to surrounding cities such as Zurich and Zug. The “Hintere Rüti West” bus stop is also in the immediate vicinity.
Long-term vision
“F. Aeschbach AG’s long-term vision is to work with stakeholders from politics, business and science, as well as the grow foundation, to transform the entire industrial estate with a floor area of 26,000 m2 into an internationally recognised development and research campus with up to 60,000 m2 of laboratory and office space,” explains Severin Eng from F. Aeschbach AG. “Piloting and production areas are also possible.” From grow’s point of view, this is a great opportunity for the canton of Zurich and the economic region on the left bank of Lake Zurich. “Companies have the opportunity to set up in an innovative environment with the ZHAW university site and benefit from the comprehensive laboratory facilities, excellent location and long-term prospects for expansion on the campus site,” emphasises Dolf van Loon, Managing Director of grow.
Details on the letting
“Letting will be carried out in close collaboration with grow,” says Eng. If possible, the laboratory building will be used by a single-tenant tenant – if the operational conditions allow, letting to two or three tenants will also be considered. In this case, they would have to share the infrastructure – lounge with kitchenette, meeting room, laboratory laundry room.
Interested companies and research institutions can contact grow directly for further information and tours.