Griffes to manage leasing of J8 Office Park

02
Oct
2023
News - Griffes to manage leasing of J8 Office Park #Andreea Păun #BREEAM #Bucharest #Florin Furdui #Griffes #J8 Office Park #Romania

by Property Forum | Office

Property developer Portland Trust has inked a partnership with Griffes for managing the leasing and commercial operations of Bucharest-based J8 Office Park.


At present, J8 Office Park hosts Ubisoft's HQ in Bucharest with a total area of 23,000 sqm that brings together 1,800 employees. Also, Photon Energy, Topanel and Autonom have recently secured a combined total area of 1,500 sqm office space, due to the great accessibility and connectivity of the building. All in all, the project has a total leasable area of 46,000 sqm. 

“We are thrilled to join forces with Portland Trust to showcase J8 Office Park as the next-generation office space for businesses seeking cutting-edge technology, great amenities in a strategic location. Our commitment to providing top-tier real estate solutions aligns perfectly with Portland Trust’s vision for this project and the sector,” said Andreea Păun, Managing Partner of Griffes.  

The company added that it will provide valuable insights and proactively manage the commercialization process, ensuring it reaches potential tenants and the wider community effectively. 

“This collaboration is founded on Griffes' proven track record, making them the ideal partner for maximizing the potential of J8. We are excited to work with them in creating a thriving hub for businesses that reflect our shared vision of excellence,” said Florin Furdui, Country Manager of Portland Trust Romania. 

The office complex offers a diverse range of amenities. These include World Class gym, Medicover clinic, Stradale restaurant, Pain Plaisir bakery, Mega Image and Coffee Island, a generous ratio of electric car charging stations, secure bike racks, and employee locker rooms. The entire project is designed with sustainability in mind, receiving BREEAM Outstanding certification. Furthermore, the complex is WELL Health Safety rated.




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New leases

  • Froo Romania, a subsidiary of the Żabka Group, has relocated its HQ to the Bucharest-based Hermes Business Campus. The retailer secured around 2,900 sqm of office space in a transaction facilitated by Colliers.
  • Court One has signed a lease for approximately 6,300 sqm of space at MLP Business Park Vienna. The tenant, a subsidiary of the Padeldome group, is currently Austria’s largest operator in the sector, managing 42 courts across four locations in the capital.
  • Polish fashion and lifestyle brand Medicine has accelerated its domestic expansion, headlined by the opening of its largest store to date, a 985 sqm flagship at the Silesia City Center in Katowice. This strategic scale-up is mirrored by simultaneous growth in several regional markets, including a new 740 sqm unit at Magnolia Park in Wroclaw and a 600 sqm extension at Galeria Warmińska in Olsztyn. The retailer further bolstered its Silesian presence with a 500 sqm location at Pogoria Shopping Centre and a new opening at CH Platan, significantly increasing its total floor space across Poland.

New appointments

  • Avison Young has promoted Bartłomiej Krzyżak and Marcin Purgal to the roles of Co-Heads of the Investment Department in Poland. Krzyżak, previously Senior Director, brings 18 years of commercial real estate experience, having joined Avison Young in 2017. Purgal, also a former Senior Director and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), transitions into the co-head role with 23 years of experience in the CEE commercial markets.
  • Avison Young has strengthened its Polish leadership with three senior promotions. Patryk Błach ascends to Associate Director within the Investment Advisory Department. Kamil Głowienka has been named Senior Project Manager. Furthermore, Katarzyna Uzar becomes a Valuation and Innovation Specialist, tasked with integrating technological solutions and coordinating global departmental projects.
  • Katarzyna Myjak has joined Axi Immo as Senior Business Advisory Manager, tasked with strengthening the company’s Industrial & Logistics business line.


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