Best Office Development

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This award recognises and publicly rewards the efficient use of capital in a new or refurbished office development.

Eligible entrants will be projects, developments or refurbishments that have been completed by 31 December 2023 (completed in the past 5 years) and have been operating for at least one year as at 31 December 2024 and have not previously won the award.

The award is open to members of the Property Council of Australia only. The nominator or owner of the entry must be the member.

Nominations close 11:59pm 26 March 2025
Nominations are only accepted via the online portal

2025 Finalists

555 Collins Street - VIC

Nominated and owned by Charter Halll

555 Collins Street represents a new benchmark in office development with premium workplaces and a myriad of onsite amenities co-curated for the next generation. How people work is changing, so creating a place where people and businesses thrive with tailored experiences and seamless flexibility supports users to work their way.

Blue & William - NSW

Nominated by Woods Bagot

Owned by Lend Lease & Keppel Reit

Blue & William redefines North Sydney’s skyline with a boutique office experience. Featuring glazed terracotta-framed windows and expansive landscaped terraces, it blends heritage-inspired design with modern sustainability. Offering iconic Sydney Harbour views, this mid-scale workplace prioritises wellness, flexibility, and connection to place, a new standard for commercial innovation.

MPark Stage 1 – 11 Khartoum Road - NSW

Nominated and owned by Stockland

MPark’s 11 Khartoum Road redefines the modern workplace – an A Grade, fully electric office powered by 100% renewables. Seamlessly blending innovation, sustainability and premium design, it offers smart technology, tenant-first amenity and a future 2,500sqm parkland precinct, set to complete in 2025 – creating space for possibility.

One The Esplanade, Perth - WA

Nominated by Brookfield Properties

Owned by Brookfield, Invesco and another institutional owner

One The Esplanade is a 29-level $880 million landmark in Elizabeth Quay, delivering >54,000 sqm of PCA Premium Grade office. Its three-level podium features childcare, a gymnasium, retail and landscaped roof with public plaza. It has an employee-focused environment which centres around health, wellness and Indigenous heritage.

Vicinity Centres - Chadstone Place - VIC

Nominated and owned by Vicinity Centres

In this groundbreaking development sustainability meets workplace innovation to transform a legacy building and tenancy into an Australian-first Zero Carbon environment, elevating employee experience and delivering exceptional financial and
environmental results.

WS2 ( Westralia Square, Perth) - WA

Nominated and owned by GDI Property Group

Founded upon adaptive re-use and circularity fundamentals, WS2 showcases commitment to sustainable innovation by delivering commercial and environmental outperformance while meeting evolving tenant needs. WS2 was the first office building in WA to integrate sustainably sourced, cross laminated timber, and on completion the tallest CLT office building Australia-wide.

2024 Winner

Salesforce Tower (NSW)

Salesforce Tower, Sydney’s tallest commercial building, transforms the skyline of Syndney and revives the gateway to Australia. Fully leased with quality “fin-tech” customers, the tower defines the future of workplace with flexible floor plates and multiple sustainability and technology features together with an overlay of rich social benefits for city.

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2023 Winner

Brookfield Place Sydney (NSW)

Brookfield Place Sydney is a transformational mixed-use development combining heritage preservation with a rejuvenated transport hub, delivering next-generation commercial and retail space. Brookfield Properties unlocked the potential to develop this complex project on a 4,454 sqm site by the successful amalgamation of five individual properties on Carrington and George Streets.

2024 Finalists

6 Brindabella Circuit - ACT

Nominated by Canberra Airport

Owned by Canberra Airport

6 Brindabella Circuit is a landmark, environmentally conscious mixed-use precinct at Brindabella Business Park, adjacent to Canberra Airport. The development sets new standards in design, while creating a vibrant community hub. With worldleading sustainability initiatives, luxurious amenities, and flexible office spaces, it offers a vibrant workplace where businesses thrive.

6&8 Parramatta Square - NSW

Nominated by Walker Corporation

Owned by Walker Corporation

6&8 Parramatta Square is the final tower in a world-class mixed-use precinct and vital civic meeting place. The 55-storey commercial tower presents state-of-the-art workplaces for a range of private sector and government institutions, delivering an enhanced experience for visitors atop an elevated retail space, opening onto a dynamic public domain.

83 Pirie - SA

Nominated by Woods Bagot and Cbus Property

Owned by Cbus Property

Drawing upon Pirie Street’s rich history, 83 Pirie employs a ‘WORKLIFE’ concept, blending hospitality, wellness, and commercial functions. The building's transparent lobby and retail spaces activate Pirie Street, while innovative design features like bespoke glass panels and flexible floor layouts reflect excellence and innovation in office design.

Industry Lanes - VIC

Nominated by Salta

Owned by Salta and Abacus Group

Industry Lanes is a highly innovative Commercial Office development comprising three campus-style office buildings with supporting retail facilities connected via permeable laneways and a beautiful landscaped, publicly-accessible piazza. Featuring the latest design and ESG features, this flagship development brings a landmark world-class precinct to Melbourne’s ‘Silicon Yarra’ in Richmond.

Quay Quarter Tower - NSW

Nominated by Dexus - Quay Quarter Tower

Owned by Dexus Wholesale Property Fund, Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund & Rest Superannuation

Quay Quarter Tower is designed as a world-first vertical village that redefines the future of work. Offering some of Sydney’s best views, this transformative statement on Sydney’s skyline is profoundly focused on promoting human interactions and smart technologies to drive business success.

Wurriki Nyal - VIC

Nominated by Quintessential

Owned by City of Greater Geelong

‘Wurriki Nyal’ Civic Precinct for the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) provides a purpose-built Council Hub and new Civic Space with state-of-the-art environmental features, supporting community well-being, growth, and sustainable development for this designated UNESCO City of Design.