Max Rubner Research Institute in Kiel

project awarded

The project involves the design, construction, financing, and long-term operation of a new interdisciplinary research center for the Max Rubner Institute (MRI) in Kiel. Delivered under a public-private partnership (PPP) model by HOCHTIEF AG, the €230 million (US$273 million) contract includes the development of highly specialized laboratory and research facilities for food, nutrition, and microbiology sciences. The building will consolidate the institute’s existing Kiel and Hamburg units into one modern campus located near Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. The facility is designed to meet high sustainability and energy-efficiency standards, incorporate advanced vibration control systems to protect sensitive laboratory equipment, and ensure strict security requirements. HOCHTIEF will also operate and maintain the center for approximately 30 years after completion, which is planned for 2028.