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Check out CBRE’s two new offices in Admiralty and Ngau Tau Kok
Both offices take pride in having state-of-the-art facilities and modern working environments.
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BRE Hong Kong relocated to two new offices at One Pacific Place in Admiralty and at International Trade Tower in Ngau Tau Kok, according to a press release. The workplace design is based on a “city and park” concept inspired by Hong Kong’s unique traits. Their regional managing director Tom Gaffney shared that they had two offices before the move, one on the Island and another in Kowloon. However, CBRE saw the need to provide a technology upgrade for better efficiency and more mobility, privacy
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for confidentiality and focused work, support on health and wellbeing of employees, as well as an active workplace to build a more collaborative and transparent culture. The new 22,500-sqft office at One Pacific Place has consolidated CBRE’s workforce onto one single floor from the previous two-and-a-half floors, whilst the International Trade Tower office provides close access to clients from the heart of Hong Kong’s CBD2. Both offices feature state-of-the-art facilities and modern working environments designed. 1 Engagement Walls Murals painted by talented local artists capture the City & Park theme and have blank spaces for staff to build content over time. 2. Wood Art Piece Named “Continue” by wood upcycling artist Parry Ling, the concierge table in the One Pacific Place office is built from tree debris.
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3. Workplace 360 This include a variety of work settings where employees choose to work, support their flexibility, productivity and wellness. 4. RISE Cafe This is made in partnership with a Hong Kong-based lifestyle brand The Coffee Academics, which aims to offer quality healthy food and beverages. 5. 5. Wellness A comprehensive suite of physical and operational features that cater to employees’ health and wellbeing. 6. LED TV Walls These are installed in each office displaying the realtime front of house view of the other office, enhancing visibility and connectivity of both offices.
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HONG KONG BUSINESS | Q3 2020
