MAXXHeim, Mannheim

Innovative office worlds

MAXXHeim sets standards in terms of architecture, sustainability standards and building technology. Following the Dreßler Haus in Aschaffenburg, the CarlsCube in Karlsruhe and The Bow in Freiburg, Dreßler Bau is once again demonstrating its expertise in the development and construction of innovative office environments. The renowned Berlin office Eike Becker_Architekten was commissioned with the design. The new office building in Mannheim’s Eastsite, one of the most powerful IT clusters in Europe, will be the headquarters of the ICS Group, initiator of the project, from fall 2026. We are proud to be involved in another prestigious Dreßler Bau project. As a long-standing partner of the company, we are equipping MAXXHeim with the Clima-Level multi-floor – our contribution to an optimal working environment.

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The Rhine-Main-Neckar IT cluster is known as the “Silicon Valley of Europe”. Within ten years, the Eastsite office park at Mannheim City Airport has developed into a sought-after address for companies in the information and communication technology, biotechnology and medical technology sectors. The attractiveness of the location is based not only on its central, easily accessible location but also on the architecturally appealing development concept, Innovative Office Worlds MAXXHeim, Mannheim, which gives the site a special campus character. MAXXHeim is the last major construction project on the seven-hectare site. The new building is being developed by Dreßler Projektentwicklung GmbH; the Dreßler branches in Karlsruhe and Darmstadt are responsible for the construction work.

Iconic architecture
MAXXHeim is being built on a corner plot in a prominent location. The client wanted a building whose design would blend into the urban context and at the same time stand out as an architectural exclamation mark. The design by Berlin architects Eike Becker_Architekten convincingly meets these requirements: With its flowing volume and striking façade, the office building is an aesthetic counter-design to the architectural sequence of rooms in the Eastsite, which is otherwise strictly organized according to right-angled grids. This gives it a high recognition value and an identification factor, while at the same time adding value to the appearance of the district. The defining architectural element of the building is the concave curved north and south sides and the resulting tail- Photo@Eike Becker_Architekten lated floor plan.

The transparent glass-aluminum façade with its wall-high window surfaces is defined and structured by vertical pilaster strips and horizontal cornice bands – a filigree network that runs across the entire volume of the building. The prefabricated façade modules are placed in front of the structure. Due to the curved design, the façade grid deviates from the construction grid – a particular challenge As in the entire building, transparency also plays a decisive role in the lobby of the MAXXHeim, which features public areas, social areas, meeting zones as well as communication and meeting spaces. The flexible floor plans meet the requirements of New Work and hybrid working models and can be largely customized. As the main tenant, the ICS Group will use a large part of the office space itself. As this was already clear at the start of the project – the ICS Group is the initiator of MAXXHeim via the project company Eastsite Real Estate GmbH & Co. KG – its specific requirements could already be taken into account during the planning stage. As a leading provider of innovative IT and logistics solutions, ensuring an optimal, redundant digital infrastructure and connectivity is particularly important for the company in addition to the flexible spatial layout. for the designers. Access is from the inside, so that the office areas grouped around the building core benefit from the transparency of the façade without restriction.

Photo@Eike Becker_Architects

Photo@Eike Becker_Architects

Photo@Eike Becker_Architects

Modern campus
The five-storey office building has a gross floor area of around 7,800 square meters. In total, there are four full storeys, each with a floor area of around 1,400 square meters, as well as a staggered storey with a spacious roof terrace. terrace. In the basement With a gross floor area of around 2,200 square meters, the building will have archive space and an underground car park with around 50 parking spaces. A large number of these will be equipped with e-charging facilities, while all other parking spaces will be pre-equipped accordingly. Around 70 bicycle parking spaces are also planned. The campus character of the building with public areas, social areas, meeting zones and communication and meeting spaces is particularly noteworthy. The flexible floor plans meet the requirements of New Work and hybrid working models and can be customized to a large extent. As the main tenant, the ICS Group will use a large part of the office space itself. As this was already clear at the start of the project – the ICS Group is the initiator of MAXXHeim via the project company Eastsite Real Estate GmbH & Co. KG – its specific requirements could already be taken into account during the planning stage. As a leading provider of innovative IT and logistics solutions, ensuring an optimal, redundant digital infrastructure and connectivity is particularly important for the company in addition to the flexible spatial layout.

Certified sustainability and connectivity
The requirements for sustainability and digitalization have changed the demand for modern office properties. As a specialist in the development and realization of innovative office environments, Dreßler Bau is responding to these changes. Like the most recent reference projects of the Germany-wide developer and construction company, MAXXHeim is also certified according to both DGNB and WiredScore.

Built according to KfW 55efficiency house standard. Heat is supplied via a district heating connection from MVV Netze. A photovoltaic system installed on the roof is part of the power supply. The modular façade elements with highly thermally insulated triple glazing also contribute to the energy balance and provide generous natural lighting for the floor areas. External blinds in all office and meeting rooms provide natural light. comfortable sun and glare protection and reduce the cooling requirement. Digital building automation using I&C technology for heating and cooling ensures the energy-efficient operation of the building. The fast-reacting and efficient multi-floor developed by us contributes to the resource- and cost-saving energy supply concept. It combines heating, cooling and fresh air supply in a single system and guarantees a constantly optimal indoor climate – a key factor for well-being and performance.

The most beautiful way to work
“The aim of every project is to combine budget constraints as well as economic and ecological objectives with architectural excellence. We aim to create the ‘most beautiful way to work’ in all our office project developments at each location,” explains Julian Graßhoff, Head and Managing Director of Dreßler Projektentwicklung GmbH. “We have achieved this with the outstanding architecture and innovative concept at MAXXHeim. ” Completion is scheduled for scheduled for summer 2026.