Aviva Investors acquires SoCo building in Paris

Aviva Investors has acquired the “SoCo” building at 44–48 rue Saint Lazare in Paris 9ème, from Groupama Immobilier, on behalf of one of its mandates.

SoCo comprises 5,500 square meters (59,201 square feet) of office space over six upper floors. It is fully let to digital transformation business Fabernovel as its global head office. The building is located in the Paris central business district, close to the Saint-Lazare public transport hub, one of the most sought-after office districts in Paris.

The building is showcased by an iconic 1930’s façade and was completely redeveloped in 2017 to fit the most recent tenant’s requirements. Organized around an inner garden, the interior spaces have been opened to maximize the contribution of natural light. The ground floor and garden level have been converted into a flexible space, with a contemporary café, workshop rooms and co-working areas.

The building restructuring aims to achieve ambitious environmenta