The Symphony Centre is set to revitalise Auckland’s arts and cultural precinct and prospective office tenants now have the opportunity to secure space in this landmark mixed-use development.
With construction set to commence later this year following the completion of Te Waihorotiu Station, the Symphony Centre will sit adjacent to and over the station, becoming the thriving heart of a rejuvenated Aotea Arts Quarter.
Located at the intersection of Mayoral Drive and Wellesley Street, the development and restoration of the connecting Bledisloe House will encompass residential, commercial, retail, offices, and public spaces allowing people to live, work, and play among the vertical village.
Developed by Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB), a leading urban property and infrastructure group founded in 1968, and designed by renowned architects Woods Bagot, the building’s tiered design is inspired by mountain landscapes.
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A series of cascading balconies connect to workplace floors, providing fresh air, stunning views, and a commercial workplace opportunity that celebrates unique character.
There will be 18,970sq m of office space that will stretch across eight floors, with available floorplates ranging in size from 1,399sq m to 2,831sq m – providing considerable flexibility for future tenants.
Prospective tenants can also engage with MRCB at agreed milestones during the design period, meaning future occupants can modify the base building environment to create cost and programme efficiencies ahead of any fit-out works.
Colliers Directors Sam Gallaugher and Rob Bird are leasing the space via negotiation, with the development earmarked for completion in Q2 2029.
Gallaugher, Director of Office Leasing at Colliers, says the mixed-use development will be unlike anything else in Auckland’s CBD and represents a major opportunity for businesses.
“The location will benefit from rail and bus links, while the development of the Symphony Centre means future tenants will have a host of amenities only moments away, including hospitality and shopping facilities,” Gallaugher says.
“The City Rail Link is expected to be operational from next year and will bring over 27,000 people per hour into the precinct, scaling up to 54,000 to become the country’s busiest train station.”
With the development targeting a 5-star Green Star rating and a 6-star NABERSNZ rating, Gallaugher says it’s also an attractive way for businesses to secure space in a sustainable building that is set to be the envy of many.
The end-of-trip facilities at the Symphony Centre will support the sustainable vision with convenient, high-quality changing rooms, as well as lockers and showers for tenants to encourage the use of alternative methods of transport.
The property will also benefit from underground bicycle parking facilities, while 900 car parks are available in the adjacent Civic car park.
Bird, National Director of Office Leasing at Colliers, says the development’s lead-in time also means businesses can strategically plan their future moves.
“With completion set for 2029, businesses who are nearing the end of their existing lease agreements will be starting to examine what lies ahead for them and having the opportunity to secure space in a development such as this one will be enticing.”
Bird says the considerable investment that is going into revitalising Auckland’s CBD will also complement the development and further solidify the Symphony Centre’s appeal for people who want to make the most of the area.
“Developments such as this are rare and will draw considerable interest among prospective tenants.”
- Supplied by Colliers
