SEGRO inaugurates its first multi-storey light industrial park, SEGRO Park Élancourt (78)

With a surface area of over 13,000 sq m, this unique building comprises 10 units spread over two business floors (ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 sq m, with clear heights of 6 to 8 m). The first multi-storey light industrial park developed by SEGRO in France has been designed to offer occupants more space, volume and modularity.

Located just 25 minutes away from Paris and Paris-Orly airport, it benefits from a dynamic area with rapid access to the A12, A13 and A186 motorways, and is part of the 300-hectare SQY High Tech cluster, dedicated to high technology and innovation.

This unique building offers real versatility, enabling it to accommodate a wide range of companies, whatever their size or sector of activity: it is suitable for storage, order preparation and other light production activities. This flexibility meets the demands of today's logistics requirements and means we can offer solutions for companies operating throughout the region.

Today, 70% of the park's surface area is occupied, 10 months after the building was delivered in August 2023. Picnic, the successful online supermarket also located at SEGRO Parc des Petits Carreaux, Rougnon, an expert in thermal engineering, and Vinted Go, an online second-hand platform also located at SEGRO Park Le Thillay, are among the park's tenant customers.

The park’s second asset is its architectural quality, characteristic of SEGRO buildings. The facades, designed using high-quality materials, give the business premises a neat aesthetic comparable to office buildings, and gives the spaces a clean, modern look. This fusion of materials infuses the complex with a contemporary, minimalist aesthetic, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and functional.

The building also stands out for its excellent environmental performance, demonstrating the company’s commitment to Championing low carbon growth. SEGRO Park Élancourt has been awarded BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification, in recognition of a design that takes into account a wide range of environmental criteria, such as energy and water management, waste recovery, access to sustainable transport and the level of pollution on the site. There are a lot of green spaces, with around 16,000 sq m of landscaped areas (more than the leasable area) and a green roof, guaranteeing a real quality of life on the site. The site also boasts a car park with around 190 spaces, 20% of which are pre-equipped with charging points for electric vehicles.           

To date, 80 direct and indirect jobs have been created in the region thanks to the arrival of the first companies on the park.  

Laurence Giard, Managing Director of SEGRO France, comments:

‘In a world where land is becoming increasingly scarce and the demand for space in urban and peri-urban areas continues to grow, multi-storey buildings are emerging as an innovative solution to these complex challenges, while avoiding the artificial use of additional land.

We are positioning ourselves today as a leading and pioneering player in this changing landscape. With multi-storey projects in France and the UK, we have demonstrated́ our commitment to innovation and the creation of logistics spaces tailored to the needs of the future. SEGRO Park Élancourt thus embodies our forward-thinking vision, and we will continue to develop similar solutions where the local environment is suitable, in order to shape the future of logistics and cities.’

Gabriel Franc, Managing Director of GROUPE FRANC ARCHITECTURES, comments:

‘We have taken an avant-garde approach with a multi-storey business park project. This initiative favours verticality as an innovative solution for maximising land use while preserving the environment. The project stands out for its unique configuration, breaking with the tradition of horizontal sprawl. The vertical layout is designed to meet the requirements of the new urban planning laws (ELAN), such as preserving green spaces, reducing land artificialisation, and optimising the scalability of the site and the building over time. The architectural challenge is to integrate the functional principles (upstairs truck court, ramp and access) into a harmonious, well-proportioned volume. This pioneering project redefines the standards for business buildings in an urban environment, offering a vertical solution that combines architectural ingenuity and constructive technique, respect for the environment and user well-being. By integrating nature into its design, it paves the way for a new era of sustainable urban development.’

About SEGRO

SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris, and is a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property. It owns or manages 10.4 million square metres of space (112 million square feet) valued at £20.7 billion serving customers from a wide range of industry sectors. Its properties are located in and around major cities and at key transportation hubs in the UK and in seven other European countries.

For over 100 years SEGRO has been creating the space that enables extraordinary things to happen. From modern big box warehouses, used primarily for regional, national and international distribution hubs, to urban warehousing located close to major population centres and business districts, it provides high-quality assets that allow its customers to thrive.

A commitment to be a force for societal and environmental good is integral to SEGRO’s purpose and strategy. Its Responsible SEGRO framework focuses on three long-term priorities where the company believes it can make the greatest impact: Championing low-carbon growth, Investing in local communities and environments and Nurturing talent. 

See www.SEGRO.com for further information.