In case you missed it, we recently announced that Spaceful is embarking on an exciting new chapter as we relocate our Sydney office to a new space. And as workplace specialists, we’re taking the reins of the full end-to-end process of the strategy, property, design and delivery of our new workplace – and sharing updates with you along the way.
In this article, we share our property considerations and the key reasons why we selected York & Co’s top floor for our new headquarters. Of course, every organisation will have different needs and requirements when it comes to selecting the right property for their business.
The Property Search
At Spaceful, we close the gap between Workplace Strategy and Design by supporting with Property Search through:
- Leveraging our expert industry knowledge and technical expertise to help clients curate a shortlist of future-proofed properties that align directly with their workplace strategy.
- Conducting thorough due diligence on the property options as a secondary layer of support, as well as to ensure close alignment with property professionals and to ensure that the workplace vision is realised on budget and to scope.
We applied this same methodology to our own property search.
What are some of the key elements that Spaceful considered in the property selection process of our new Sydney office?
- Location
- Excellent public transport opportunities nearby.
- Access to amenities for staff, such as gyms, retail, cafes, restaurants, etc.
- Increased opportunity for networking and exposure to new clients.
- Building
- Capacity for a bespoke fit out.
- Sustainable design (reduced carbon footprint).
- End-of-trip facilities for staff.
- Modern, future-focused technology.
- Culture
- Overall alignment with company culture and workplace strategy.
- Contribute to business goal of yearly Great Place to Work™ certification.
- Provide an overall positive experience for staff.
- ESG
- A-Grade building.
- GreenStar and NABERS ratings.
- Outdoor/rooftop spaces for staff.
About York & Co
York & Co was originally built in 1886 for Robert Reid & Co, one of early Sydney’s main importers of soft goods into Australia and was described as a ‘truly magnificent warehouse’ at its opening – Source. Located in the Western Heritage Precinct of Sydney’s vibrant CBD, this legacy landmark has been transformed into a boutique A Grade commercial space with two brand new floors added to its top – Levels 10 and 11 – creating the perfect blend of historical charm meets contemporary amenities and design.
Why Spaceful selected York & Co
York & Co more than met the important criteria outlined in our property search phase.
- Location
- Equidistant to the CBD’s major transport links of Martin Place, King Street Wharf, Wynyard and Town Hall.
- Improved opportunity for networking and exposure to new clients in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
- Surrounded by emerging and established cafes, gyms, bars, retailers and restaurants; everything that staff could want, just moments from the door.
- York & Co Building
- Bespoke fit-out opportunities available to exercise our own expertise in workplace design, as well as to create a space that is uniquely shaped to the Spaceful identity and ambition.
- End-of-trip facilities, including showers, secure bike storage and lockers, as well as on-site retail spaces and a lobby café.
- A 5G network and wiring for tomorrow’s technology.
- Culture
- The transformed heritage building is something unique which reflects the Spaceful culture of continuous innovation and transformation.
- The bespoke fit out opportunity allows us to create a space that matches our unique workplace strategy and allows us to cater to all working styles.
- ESG
- An A Grade commercial building, offering the crème de la crème in terms of quality.
- York & Co has a reduced carbon footprint through adaptive reuse and holds GreenStar and NABERS ratings, providing independent verification that a building is sustainable.
- A stunning 140sqm rooftop terrace to give more choice to our staff.
As a leading provider of workplace strategy, property, design and delivery, Spaceful is excited to exercise and demonstrate our own expertise on Level 11 of York & Co. This one-of-a-kind property was the ideal match for Spaceful and will undoubtedly take us to new and exciting heights.
Follow our journey as we transform this space into a hub of innovation and excellence tailored to meet the needs of our growing team. Next time, we’ll give an inside look at our Workplace Strategy with Spaceful’s Workplace Strategy Director, Tica Masuku.
