Press Release

The Base Lauches at CBDRobina

11 November 2011

The momentum of CBDRobina continues with the launch of The Base, the latest addition to the burgeoning CBDRobina office market.

Robina Projects Australia has continued the good news flow from Robina and unveiled plans for The Base, which will deliver approximately 4,000 square metres of premium commercial space on a 2,389 square metre site adjacent to The Rocket.

The boutique development on Robina Town Centre Drive comprises four levels including unique New York style lofts and street level medical opportunities, plus a three level basement car park.

The launch of The Base follows the recent strength of leasing in The Rocket, which last week achieved the enviable milestone of 10,000 square metres of office space committed.

RPA General Manager Hylton Slater said RPA is a demand driven developer and with only smaller spaces remaining for lease in The Rocket and Campus Alpha, the time was ripe for the launch of RPA’s next premium office development.

“The decision to move forward with the project comes as office vacancy in CBDRobina dropped below seven percent earlier this year, comparing favourably on a capital city basis,” he said.

“CBDRobina is continuing to evolve and is capitalising on the flight to quality which has seen many businesses opt to upgrade from B Grade to A Grade office space. The Base will meet the strong demand that we are seeing for high quality A Grade space in a city centre location.

“CBDRobina is unique and its value drivers including accessibility, surrounding infrastructure and work style amenity continue to attract a broad range of professional businesses.

“With limited space remaining at The Rocket and only one space remaining at Campus Alpha, the timing is ideal to launch The Base.”

Designed by Simon White from Rothe Lowman White, the contemporary architecture incorporates extensive glazing to take advantage of the waterfront aspect and the latest in innovative design features include ‘New York’ style lofts, a commanding double height foyer and high speed lifts.

Mr Slater said The Base will complement the bold styling of its iconic neighbour, The Rocket, with a range of highly functional and flexible spaces available for lease ranging from 112 square metres through to full floor plates in excess of 1,000 square metres.

Environmental initiatives and benchmarks have influenced the design, with Five Star Green Star Design and Five Star NABERS ratings targeted.

The facade comprises energy efficient double glazing, designed to keep out heat and glare whilst maximising daylight penetration into the office spaces and views over the near water to the city skyline beyond.

Mr Slater said that healthy, efficient work spaces improved productivity and the design of The Base aims to capitalise on this, creating a highly inclusive and dynamic working environment that will be attractive to creative firms at the cutting edge of their industry.

“The large number of leading businesses and Government departments based in CBDRobina, together with strong supportive infrastructure such as Robina Hospital, Skilled Stadium and Robina Town Centre have served to create Gold Coast City’s most diverse and vibrant commercial precinct.

“This new building will be situated in a highly exposed and easily accessible location with ample staff and client parking as well as convenient public transport including bus stops and Robina Train Station within walking distance.”

The Base is in close proximity to the M1 Motorway, resulting in reduced drive times for clients and staff and is just 300 metres from the recently expanded Robina Town Centre shopping centre.

Leasing is being managed by Marcus Weld of Robina Marketing Australia.

Construction of The Base is anticipated to commence mid next year, with a 12 month construction period.