KAPPE and Limehome back sustainable living in Braunschweig’s new business hub

A 74-unit serviced apartment project in the heart of Braunschweig is nearing completion, uniting sustainable construction with digital hospitality in one of Germany’s fastest-growing science and innovation centres

A new landmark for Germany’s most research-intensive city is taking shape. Construction is well advanced on a 74-unit serviced apartment development in Braunschweig, a project by KAPPE Projektentwicklung GmbH designed to meet the growing demand for flexible urban accommodation in one of the country’s most dynamic science and business hubs.

Work began at the start of 2025 on the site at Kaiserstrasse 10, a short distance from the city centre and Inselwall Park. 

The building’s shell was completed in May, and interior work is now under way ahead of completion in mid-2026. 

When finished, the four-storey property with penthouse level will provide 74 serviced apartments and two additional rental flats on a 2,000 m² plot, combining a central location with a quiet residential setting. 

With a total gross floor area of around 3,800 m², the furnished one- and two-room apartments, ranging from 21 m² to 39 m², have been created for business travellers and long-stay guests. Almost all feature a loggia, terrace, or roof terrace, with access to communal spaces including a lounge, a landscaped courtyard, and a shared rooftop terrace.

The entire property will be let to Munich-based operator Limehome, which has signed a long-term lease. The hospitality brand will manage the building as part of its expanding European portfolio of digitalised serviced apartments, offering flexible stays of up to six months, contactless check-in, regular cleaning, and 24-hour support. Limehome now manages more than 11,000 apartments across Europe and continues to invest in new urban locations.

KAPPE said sustainability is a defining element of the scheme. The development will meet the German Efficiency House 40 standard and comply with both EU taxonomy and ESG criteria. It is also set to receive BREEAM “Excellent” certification. Solar energy will be generated by rooftop photovoltaic panels, while green roofs and facades contribute to the local microclimate. Facilities include bicycle and e-scooter parking and car spaces pre-wired for e-mobility. The sustainability aspects have been verified by Delta Energie, Hanover, using climate risk analysis, EU taxonomy and ESG conformity.

“This project offers investors an excellent opportunity to invest in a property that not only impresses with its central location and modern amenities, but also with its sustainable construction and high demand,” Hendrik Kappe, managing partner of KAPPE Projektentwicklung GmbH, said. “We are naturally delighted that Limehome, as an outstanding partner and operator of serviced apartments, is just as convinced as we are of our forward-looking property in a prime location in Braunschweig.”

Matthias Maas, Vice President Expansion DACH at Limehome, added: “The collaboration with KAPPE Projektentwicklung is a great asset for us. Together, we are creating a high-quality and forward-looking serviced apartment project in Braunschweig that perfectly matches our commitment to modern, digital hospitality. We value KAPPE’s experience in sustainable project development and are delighted to be working with this strong partner to realize an attractive location in a dynamic environment.”

With around 250,000 inhabitants, Braunschweig is the second-largest city in Lower Saxony and a key industrial and research centre. Alongside major automotive and aerospace employers, the city hosts strong sectors in environmental technology, logistics, electronics, and ICT. It also ranks as Europe’s most research-intensive region, supported by institutions such as the Fraunhofer Project Centre for Energy Storage Research and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research. 

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