The way we achieve work/life balance is ever-changing, and the latest example of this is right here in Takapuna with the redevelopment of the iconic building at No.1 The Strand. Population growth is driving residential intensification, and the flip side is a more holistic view to work space environments. Open plan offices, 'hot desking' and walking talking meetings are being embraced, and consequently, corporations relish increased productivity and a decrease in staff turnover.  There is no doubt an investment in the lifestyle aspects of work has a positive impact on work life balance and an overall increase in staff satisfaction. 

Zone Q is the company tasked with transforming one of Takapuna’s largest and certainly most prominent commercial buildings - No.1 The Strand - into a fantastic redevelopment in the heart of the beachside suburb. 

Brad Smith, Project Manager of No.1 The Strand, is excited to revive this southern end of the town centre. He lives a few hundred metres away with his wife and daughter, who attends Takapuna Primary school, and his family love strolling to the beach after dinner on summer evenings. Brad loves the metropolitan feel of Takapuna coupled with the wide open spaces and fresh sea air that this beachside work/life offers. 

Zone Q is confident the upgrades to this blue-ribbon location at the junction of The Strand, Hurstmere and Lake Rds will be pivotal to the evolution of Takapuna. The excellent access to the motorway interchanges eases any commute, and the proposed large grassed central gardens with sun lounges, a restaurant and the opportunity to have an ocean swim at lunchtime completes this unique opportunity. 

Zone Q is a residential and commercial property owner with offices in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.  What sets Zone Q apart is its originality, its results that are diverse and unique with all perspectives thoughtfully considered in the design process.  Brad’s favourite space among the Zone Q projects so far is the future lush rooftop deck and gardens in the Melbourne building, which the company will look to for inspiration when it comes to its Takapuna space.

Brad emphasises that Zone Q is a company that backs up its commitment to these new work environments – Zone Q walks its talk by embracing the wellbeing of its employees and a holistic approach to the workday. Brad has recently returned from a company think-tank set in rural NSW, mulling over ideas in discussion while on a three-hour bush walk.

The rejuvenation of No.1 The Strand will be of high standard and bespoke, setting a new benchmark for office environments on the North Shore. Many of the flexible spaces will have indoor/outdoor flow onto expansive decking, with the proximity of the beautiful Waitemata Harbour ensuring the smell of fresh sea air will be ever-present for those lucky occupants.

Spectacular views are a feature too, with views to the beaches, Rangitoto and towards Devonport, with the CBD skyline as a backdrop. Biking to and from work, lunchtime gym sessions, a run on the beach or a quick ocean dip before work – this is all possible at these unique beachside offices. 

No.1 The Strand will also boast end-of-trip facilities which are key to balancing work commitments with an active lifestyle. Tenants will have showers, lockers and bike racks at their fingertips. With the beach on your doorstep and cafes aplenty, meeting locations suddenly become an exciting prospect. Will your employees take their meeting in one of Takapuna’s vibrant and diverse restaurants and cafes, or will they walk and talk across the golden sands of the nearby beach. Staff satisfaction will be off the charts!

Zone Q has created happier healthier workplaces across the Tasman. It is excited to introduce its innovative and creative take on office lifestyles to Auckland City.  Zone Q is confident its tenants will love the increase in staff satisfaction and the corresponding decrease in employee turnover. The rejuvenation of No.1 The Strand will create offices that are a playground for productivity and will contribute positively to the changing face of Takapuna. 

To inquire about future leases at No.1The Strand, please visit www.cbre.co.nz or call Omri Yahel on 021 791 165