Move over Cremorne; Melbourne now has two trendy inner-east suburbs vying for the title of the city’s very own Silicon Valley. Long known as a hub of old industry, Collingwood is fast becoming the latest destination for new technology companies. Home to some of the country’s top innovators, including T2, Jetstar, The Commons, AESOP, and Swisse, Collingwood’s rise has surpassed Cremorne’s, the locality is now well-positioned to lead Melbourne’s commercial leasing market.
Placed ideally amongst the action, RF Corval’s latest offering, 71 Gipps Street, was recently completed and it provides an exciting next-generation office building with up to 4,500 sqm of high-quality office contiguous, and spec suite spaces remaining for lease. It is an address the tenant will be proud to have on its business card. Companies are constantly looking to out-compete one another in today's hot labour market. 71 Gipps Street oozes appeal, with high ceilings making way for natural light.
71 Gipps Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
This next generation office building is being leased by Lemon Baxter and Colliers.
"Flexible working space is integral to the design of 71 Gipps Street, with designers creating an immersive space that has several breakout areas (including a yoga room), a central hangout location, and a rooftop terrace with kitchen and bar facilities," stated Colliers' James McMahon.
After 2 years of lockdowns, staff attraction and retention is considered a preeminent consideration as workers transition back into the office. "This building is designed for today's professionals in the ideal location to attract employees - demographics in Melbourne's inner north suburbs boast a talent pool that is younger and higher educated than other areas of Melbourne," explained Jay Pavey, Director at Lemon Baxter.
IWG, the global leader in hybrid and co-working, is a tenant at 71 Gipps Street, and the company's State Director, Pedro Alvesviana, is confident that the building is representative of the current trends in workplace amenity.
“This is truly the hybrid working environment for today’s savvy business with the emphasis on flexibility," stated Mr. Alvesviana. Ground floor is the home of the Business Club, hot desking, and networking, ideal for businesses that don’t need a dedicated office. It’s a great vibe at 71 Gipps Street and perfect for lawyers, IT, financial planners, creatives, all sectors.”
71 Gipps Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Ideally positioned on the corner of Gipps Street and Cromwell Street, 71 Gipps Street offers businesses flexibility and the perfect opportunity to either occupy one of the large floor plates, or create an interconnecting stair for a tenancy of 3,144m sqm.
Recognising the importance of end-of-trip facilities for workers in and around the inner city, 71 Gipps Street hosts 62 bike racks, 226 lockers and 12 showers; ensuring ample space for workers before and after their working day. If riding to work isn’t an option, the plethora of public transport options around the site will meet most commuters’ journeys, with Collingwood, North Richmond, & Victoria Park all under 700m away.
"We are experiencing a lot of interest in 71 Gipps Street," says Matt Cosgrave, Office Leasing Director at Colliers. "It's brand new, ready to occupy, and positioned as an ideal headquarters for so many sectors."
