In Löhne (North Rhine-Westphalia), Kajima Deutschland is implementing a pioneering revitalization project together with industrial and logistics real estate developer CTP. Instead of expanding onto new land, the focus here is on the responsible reactivation of an existing commercial site — a model for future-proof land use in times of scarce resources.
After the dismantling of an existing building, a modern new construction is being erected on the same site, meeting both ecological and economic criteria. This project demonstrates how intelligent land use, sustainability, and technical innovation can successfully go hand in hand.
Sustainability Put Into Practice
The construction project exemplifies the holistic approach Kajima takes in project development.
The key sustainability measures include:
- Resource-efficient deconstruction: Concrete and masonry from the old hall were professionally processed and largely reused — an active contribution to reducing construction waste.
- Improved rainwater management: The previous direct drainage into the Werre river was replaced by an underground infiltration trench system, improving water retention and protecting the groundwater.
- Modern building technology: The new building is equipped with energy-efficient air-to-air heat pumps, replacing the old gas heating system — a clear signal for the shift to low-emission supply systems.
- Future-oriented energy supply: A photovoltaic system planned by CTP will further enhance the building’s energy concept and support sustainable electricity supply.
More Than Just a Construction Project
For Kajima Deutschland, the project in Löhne is a clear commitment to active land circular economy — and an example of how construction projects can contribute to regional value creation and the achievement of overarching climate goals.
“For us, revitalization does not just mean building on existing land — it means taking responsibility for the past, enabling the future, and using resources intelligently,” says the Kajima Deutschland project team.
A Signal to the Industry
The project in Löhne is currently under construction — and already today shows how revitalization can be reimagined: responsible, economical, and future-oriented.
