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Stories
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THE DRIVER:
The client, Glorious Sun, had co-working operator tenant Victory Offices go into administration. The co-working premises remained closed for a significant period. The client appointed CIVIS to propose design changes for space enhancement and to take over the management of the business and space on their behalf with the goal to achieve profitability while extending the serviceable life of the fitted-out space.
THE SOLUTION:
- Glorious Sun partnered with CIVIS to take over the operation of their ex-Victory Offices ready-built co-working space of ~2,000 sqm on Level 2 of 990 Whitehorse Rd.
- CIVIS made design change recommendations to optimise and elevate the space whilst retaining the majority of the existing fit-out. A modest CAPEX injection was agreed with the client to best position Work East for success.
- The total Victory Office space of circa 4,000 sqm was available. However, following analysis with the JLL Leasing team, the CIVIS team recommended to resize the retained co-working premises to ~2,000 sqm. The best outcome for the client was determined as several spec suites over the balance of the floor, complemented by the refreshed co-working space amenity operated by CIVIS.
- The CIVIS team worked with the Glorious Sun team to develop a new client-owned brand and collateral, then to rebrand and launch the space. The space relaunched under the name Work East.
- Glorious Sun has full ownership of Work East with CIVIS engaged under a management agreement. The CIVIS team took over the management of the space with CAPEX modifications within 4 months.
THE DRIVER:
The client, Sun Venture, had flex operator WeWork hand back their entire tenancy on short notice. They appointed CIVIS to help provide guidance in their negotiations and take over the management of the space on a short timeline with the goal of optimisation and profitability. CIVIS are also right sizing the flex operation, working with leasing agents to hand back some of the space to traditional tenants as demand arises.
THE SOLUTION:
- Sun Venture partnered with CIVIS to take over the operation of their WeWork ready-built coworking space ~3,114 square meters on GF, L1,L2 & L4 at 50 Miller Street.
- A key need was to quickly take over management seeking to retain the existing customers. This was a challenging task due to WeWork’s desire to move their customers to their other active sites and remove their infrastructure from 50 Miller. The CIVIS team managed this process to be as seamless as possible, setting up Miller Workspaces to relaunch as profitable as possible.
- The CIVIS team are working with the client to put the Asset’s needs first, proposing a right sizing strategy for 50 Miller. Meaning CIVIS will operate GF, L1, L2 & L4 immediately with the goal to compress the flex customers into GF, L1 and L2 only, freeing up L4 to be leased to a larger traditional tenant as that interest arises.
- The CIVIS team worked with the Sun Venture team to rebrand the space. The brand and all collateral are owned by the client. The space will relaunch under the name Miller Workspaces.
- Sun Venture has full ownership of Miller Workspaces with CIVIS engaged under a management agreement, being the engine that runs and activates the space. The CIVIS team transitioned to management with minor further investment by the client within 3 months.
THE DRIVER:
To transform Sydney into Australia’s very own Silicon Valley, the New South Wales (NSW) Government sought a partner who could bring their Tech Central precinct vision to life. CIVIS emerged as the ideal choice, entrusted with the task of designing, building, and operating a sprawling 3,300 sqms of white-labelled flexible workspaces spread across 3 floors at the Grand Central Terminal Station.
THE SOLUTION:
- The CIVIS Team worked with the NSW Government to create the brand name “The Quantum Terminal” (TQT), to help represent a space and community that support the tech and quantum computing ecosystem in Sydney.
- As a heritage asset, the CIVIS and JLL PDS team thoughtfully designed and operated the space, ensuring compliance with heritage guidelines.
- TQT offers flexible private offices, meeting spaces, and open-plan desks, alongside a dedicated 900 sqm floor that serves as a versatile event space. This dynamic area can be booked for private events or utilised as collaborative space for TQT and other neighbouring tech communities.
THE DRIVER:
Tenants at Goldfields House needed flex solutions as a requirement for their long-term leases. This triggered the need for Goldfields to embed flex within the building. As hybrid work arrangements become a norm, businesses that previously occupied entire floors are now embracing and implementing flexible workspaces as a fundamental component of their workplace strategy.
THE SOLUTION:
- Goldfields partnered with CIVIS to design, build, and operate ~3,500 sqm of white-labelled flexible workspaces across Levels 2, 3, and 4 at Goldfields House.
- The CIVIS Team worked with the Goldfields Marketing team to create the brand name “The Loft”. This distinctive brand identity, owned by Goldfields, holds the potential for future expansion and utilisation across their growing portfolio.
- The Loft includes flexible private offices, meeting spaces and open plan desks, as well as amenity offerings such as a clubhouse, bookable spaces, podcast studio and a multi-purpose event space. CIVIS also integrated with the premium rooftop bar offering in the asset.
THE DRIVER:
After Melbourne University’s coworking operator partner, York Butter Factory, entered administration before the launch of the flex space they had built, the university was left with a fully furnished space but no management in place. In response, the CIVIS Team was appointed to take over the space, ensuring a fast, seamless and cost-effective transition.
THE SOLUTION:
- Melbourne University partnered with CIVIS to operate ~2,200 sqm of white-labelled flexible workspaces across 2 floors at Melbourne Connect.
- The CIVIS Team worked with the Melbourne University marketing team to create the brand name “Melbourne Connect Co-working” (MCC). This distinctive brand identity, owned by Melbourne University, holds the potential for future expansion and utilisation across their growing portfolio.
- MCC includes flexible private offices, meeting rooms and open plan desks, as well as amenity offerings such as a podcast studio, communal areas and a multi-purpose event space.
THE DRIVER:
When coworking operator Victory Offices unexpectedly entered administration, South Haven Group found themselves in a situation where the flex space was returned, voiding their lease, while still 50% occupied. After attempting to manage the space independently for a few months, the owner appointed the CIVIS team to seamlessly and swiftly take over the management. The goal was clear: optimise and maximise profitability of the space.
THE SOLUTION:
- South Haven Group partnered with CIVIS to operate ~1,019 sqm of white-labelled flexible workspaces on Level 5 of 73 Northbourne Avenue.
- The primary objective was not only to fill the space, but to also swiftly assume management and retain existing customers, given the 50% occupancy rate at the time. Since key customers were beginning to leave, a quick transition allowing the CIVIS on-site team to focus on customer retention was prioritised.
- The CIVIS Team worked with the South Haven team to refresh and relaunch their existing brand name “Haven Workspaces” that is owned by South Haven Group with aspirations to use it across their growing portfolio.
THE DRIVER:
To provide building tenants and members with the utmost flexibility in their physical workspace, MUST recognised the need to partner with a flex operator. Partnering with Flex by JLL allowed MUST to deliver both a coworking space and an enterprise flex suite solution, empowering them to retain control over the space, user experience, tenants, and revenue.
THE SOLUTION:
- Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust (“MUST”) partnered with the Flex by JLL Team to design, build and operate ~15,407 sq. ft. of flexible workspace at 500 Plaza Drive in Secaucus.
- The Flex by JLL Team will work with MUST to create a brand name that is owned by MUST and speaks to the uniqueness of 500 Plaza Drive.
- Drawing upon their extensive history of collaboration in facility management, capital markets brokerage, leasing and development services, MUST has entrusted Flex by JLL with the responsibility of driving incremental returns for 500 Plaza Drive. Rather than opting for traditional lease spaces, the focus is on leveraging coworking to maximise profitability and create additional value for the property.
THE DRIVER:
When a flex operator unexpectedly terminated their lease and departed, it presented an opportunity for the Flex by JLL Team in the US to create a fresh asset strategy solution. The primary focus for the flex space was revenue generation and increasing occupancy levels for the entire asset.
THE SOLUTION:
- Shorenstein partnered with the Flex by JLL Team to operate ~27,971 sq. ft. of flexible workspace branded as “The Pitch”.
- Minimal capital investment was required to take over the operation of this space, growing the occupancy in 6 weeks from 0% to over 40%.
- The Flex by JLL Team signed a larger flex customer to occupy 4,800 sq. ft. of space, reconfiguring an area of the space to accommodate 140 of the customers employees.
- Responding to the increasing demand for meeting space rentals in the market, The Pitch has capitalised on this opportunity by transforming offices within their space into versatile meeting rooms, using mobile AV equipment.
