Weekend Argus (Saturday Edition)
Green Star for Regus building
THE REGUS Black River Park centre in Observatory is the first office precinct in South Africa to get the Green Building Council of South Africa certified Green Star ratings for all its buildings.
Regus said the office park was situated in the “artsy” town of Observatory, home to corporates, artists and actors and the vibe creates an appealing workplace for the growing number of corporate visitors and companies seeking lower overheads combined with fresh opportunities in a growing market.
The firm said Observatory for years had a vibrant entertainment scene and brought together the largest arts community in the country.
Regus boasts 3 000 business centres across almost 900 cities in 120 countries, with customers, including some of the most successful entrepreneurs, individuals and multibillion-dollar corporations.
The firm opened the Observatory centre to accommodate the need for a range of office formats in the area considering the growing movement towards mobile, virtual offices and workplace recovery businesses.
Regus’s flexible workspaces in a prime location in Cape Town, is a booming centre for companies seeking lower overheads combined with fresh and exciting opportunities in a growing market and continues to attract visitors from across business community and enjoy the benefits of being part of our international network, accessing our 3 000 locations globally,” said the company.
Regus Black River Park has access to shops, cafés, restaurants and a CrossFit gym with close access to the CBD, Airport, N1 and N2, city/town centre and well-known South African brands. The centre offers tenants a communal kitchen with tea- and coffee-making facilities, a professional business environment, secure, high- speed business- grade internet and wi-fi, access to printers, invitations to exclusive marketing and networking events, secure underground parking and meeting rooms.
Landi Campher, operations manager of VISAVIS, one of the Regus Black River Park tenants said: “One of the most beautiful offices I have ever seen. The team is so accommodating and take huge pride in their work. Conveniently located close to city central but far enough that the buzz of the city doesn’t affect you.”
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