{
  "url": "https://classa.info/cities/zurich/lab-and-r-and-d",
  "title": "Zurich lab and R&D office space",
  "description": "Wet-lab and R&D-capable Class A office space in Zurich — clusters, specifications, and economics.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "R&D-grade Class A space in Zurich concentrates in dedicated science clusters; rents for true wet-lab capability run 30–80% above standard Class A office rent.",
  "tldr": [
    "Wet-lab capability requires specific MEP, exhaust, and floor-loading provisions — not every Class A building qualifies.",
    "R&D rent premium of 30–80% above standard Class A is normal.",
    "Clusters tend to anchor on universities or hospitals.",
    "Tenant fit-out for wet-lab is materially more expensive — often 2–4× standard office."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "city": "Zurich",
    "country": "Switzerland",
    "region": "EMEA",
    "classARentLocal": "CHF 95/sqft/yr · ≈ $105 PSF/yr USD",
    "classARentUsd": "$105/sqft/yr",
    "vacancy": "3.8%",
    "typicalLeaseYears": 7,
    "typicalRentFreeMonths": 6,
    "submarkets": 5,
    "primeYieldPct": "3.2%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Can I run a wet-lab in standard Zurich Class A office space?",
      "answer": "Rarely without retrofit. Look for purpose-built science-cluster product or buildings with documented wet-lab capability."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "city-topic",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/zurich/lab-and-r-and-d), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}