BBC Studios latest to move to boutique 2 Blue Street office in North Sydney

Keppel REIT Management Limited and Lendlease today announced that BBC Studios Australia will relocate its ANZ headquarters to boutique office development 2 Blue Street (formerly known as Blue & William) in North Sydney.

BBC Studios Australia – the world-renowned content studio and media streaming business – will occupy nearly 1,800 square metres on level 3 of the 10-storey building, which includes panoramic views of Sydney’s CBD and Harbour.

BBC Studios Australia will join other tenants at 2 Blue Street, including global data, analytics and technology company Equifax, which officially opened the doors to its new workplace in October last year; global culture and leadership consultancy firm, Human Synergistics; and one of Australia's largest rail freight businesses, Pacific National.

Designed by global architecture and design studio Woods Bagot, 2 Blue Street represents the latest in workplace thinking and design. The A Grade building offers a landscaped wellness garden, views of Sydney Harbour, family owned and operated on-site café and caterer, Northbrew Café, and premium lobby and end-of-trip facilities.

The development was acquired by Keppel REIT in December 2021 and reached practical completion in April 2023. Lendlease developed and is managing the building, adding to its growing commercial footprint in North Sydney, which is undergoing major transformation with the opening of Victoria Cross and the new metro station.

The building is designed to achieve the 5 Star Green Star Design and As Built Rating by the Green Building Council of Australia, as well as the 5.5 Stars National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) Base Building Energy Rating, which are both pending certification.

Mr Koh Wee Lih, Chief Executive Officer of Keppel REIT Management, the manager of Keppel REIT, said, “At Keppel REIT, we provide quality spaces for leading companies from diverse sectors through our portfolio of prime commercial assets in key business districts in Asia Pacific. With a focus on smart and sustainable features, 2 Blue Street exemplifies the next-generation office that businesses desire.

“We are pleased to welcome BBC Studios Australia to their new headquarters at 2 Blue Street, where they will benefit from its prime location, state-of-the-art facilities and energy-efficient features, all of which have made this Grade A office building the preferred business address for corporates.”

Mr Tom Mackellar, CEO Development of Lendlease, said, “2 Blue Street is now 80 per cent leased, and we’re continuing to see strong interest in premium workplaces in North Sydney, especially since the opening of the new metro station, which has transformed connectivity for the area.

“With premium features, superior end-of-trip facilities and focus on sustainability, 2 Blue Street, much like our nearby Victoria Cross Tower, reflects the high-quality workplace experience our tenant partners are looking for.”

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About Keppel REIT (www.keppelreit.com)

Listed by way of an introduction on 28 April 2006, Keppel REIT is one of Asia’s leading real estate investment trusts with a portfolio of prime commercial assets in Asia Pacific’s key business districts.

Keppel REIT’s objective is to generate stable income and sustainable long-term total return for its Unitholders by owning and investing in a portfolio of quality income-producing commercial real estate and real estate-related assets in Asia Pacific.

Keppel REIT has a portfolio value of over $9 billion, comprising properties in Singapore; the key Australian cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Perth; Seoul, South Korea; as well as Tokyo, Japan.

Keppel REIT is managed by Keppel REIT Management Limited and sponsored by Keppel, a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity.

About Lendlease (www.lendlease.com)

Lendlease (ASX:LLC) is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities. Founded in 1958, we’re listed on the ASX and operate across Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas.

We manage funds and assets for some of the world’s largest real estate investors. We have a strong track record in creating award winning urban precincts where communities thrive, and delivering essential civic and social infrastructure.