EPISO 4, an opportunity fund?advised by Tristan Capital Partners has sold Telegrafen building in Oslo, Norway for €210m. The 25,500m² building, situated in the Kvadraturen district of the Norwegian capital, has been sold to a syndicate by Arctic Securities in one of the largest single real estate transactions in Norway. The historic Telegrafen Building was acquired in 2016 by the EPISO 4 fund with co-investment from the Malling and Vedal families.
Following the acquisition, the building underwent extensive renovation work to create modern Grade A office space in central Oslo, with food and beverage offerings on the ground floor. In 2020, the refurbishment of Telegrafen was awarded the ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating in recognition of its focus on sustainability in design and operation. Delivery of the project focused on the reuse and restoration of existing building parts, whilst public transport and pedestrian access have been prioritised over car use.
Benefiting from exceptional public transport links and located in central Oslo, the site is currently home to 900 office workers from businesses including Norconsult, Bane Nor and Nordic Office of Architecture. In March 2021, over 3,200m² of food and beverage offerings will be opened on the ground floor with the intention of increasing footfall to the area throughout the day.
Halvor Sand, commenting on behalf of Tristan Capital Partners, said: “When we acquired the asset with our joint venture partners, Malling and Vedal, our plan was to reposition this iconic building as a dynamic work and leisure destination in the heart of Oslo. Today, Kongens Gate 21 celebrates its cultural and historic importance by showcasing its existing buildings within a modern, multi-use venue with great sustainability credentials.”
