The internationally recognized certificate confirms the building's outstanding digital infrastructure and technological future-proofing, its intelligence and sustainability, and awards it accordingly.
With 90 out of a possible 100 points, FOUR T1 is one of the most efficient smart buildings in Germany, where only five buildings currently hold SmartScore Platinum certification – including just one that is already occupied. The FOUR T1 thus joins an exclusive class of premium digital real estate.
As announced in July 2021, PIMCO Prime Real Estate acquired T1 in the FOUR high-rise district from Gross & Partner in a forward purchase on behalf of its clients. Key to the acquisition was the inclusion of increased smart capabilities in the building’s development.
Nicole Pötsch, Head of North & Central Europe and Co-Head of Investments Europe
Nicole Pötsch, Head of North & Central Europe and Co-Head of Investments Europe at PIMCO Prime Real Estate, said: “The smart technologies that have been deployed on T1 will build further resilience into what is already an exceptional asset for the long-term benefit of our clients. It was crucial for us to work with a development partner able to realize our smart ambitions.”
The SmartScore certification is awarded by WiredScore, the leading system provider for digital building certification. It improves the user experience by taking into account aspects such as connectivity, flexibility, health, and well-being of building users – while also incorporating criteria for energy efficiency and resource conservation.
Peter Matteo, Managing Director of Gross & Partner, adds: “The T1 is a technologically state-of-the-art office building that sets new standards in connectivity, flexibility, and user comfort. The Platinum award confirms our commitment to developing buildings with real future potential.”
While finalization of T1 is ongoing, the transaction was formally closed and the property handed over to PIMCO Prime Real Estate during April 2025.
About PIMCO Prime Real Estate
A leading global real estate investor and manager, PIMCO Prime Real Estate is a PIMCO company and part of the PIMCO real estate platform, focusing on the Core and Core+ segments of the market and managing the Allianz group’s $85B real estate mandate.
PIMCO’s real estate platform is one of the largest and most diversified in the world, with $174B1 in assets and a broad set of solutions that leverage decades of expertise across public and private equity and debt markets.
1 As of December 2024. All figures in USD. AUM includes c. $90B in estimated gross assets managed by PIMCO Prime Real Estate, which includes PIMCO Prime Real Estate GmbH, PIMCO Prime Real Estate LLC, and their subsidiaries and affiliates. PIMCO Prime Real Estate LLC investment professionals provide investment management and other services as dual personnel through Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. PIMCO Prime Real Estate GmbH operates separately from PIMCO.
