This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
MELBOURNE-based Aconex is set to move out of the original GPO mail exchange into a boutique building on Flinders St.
Aconex is the world leader in online construction projects collaboration system and has been growing consistently.
The company will relocate from 696 Bourke St to the revitalised Dreman Building at 96 Flinders St.
The move was facilitated by Edward Knowles, Colliers International associate director of office leasing, acting for the landlord, and Adam Hodgson, Jones Lang LaSalle corporate solutions manager, acting for Aconex.
Knowles said Aconex had made a pre-commitment to lease 1,709 sqm over five levels, and were exploring the potential for constructing a roof top terrace for staff enjoyment and entertainment.
“New life has been breathed into a building that was previously vacant and quite derelict. The new fit out is funky and modern – the warehouse-style refurbishment is a perfect fit for the building and also for its new occupants.
“Aconex will occupy the entire six-level building, which has circa 350 sqm floor plates and will also house a new restaurant on Level 1, separately accessed from Duckboard Place at the rear of the building. Aconex will have its own exclusive entrance to the front of the building, separated from the restaurant,” Knowles said.
Aconex co-founder Rob Phillpot said the new building gives the company both a highly visible head office location.
“It’s a move that will support our growth here in Australia and overseas,” Phillpot concluded.
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