Eris Property Group is developing two new A-Grade offices in Accra, Ghana, setting a new benchmark for development in the country. These two properties, namely 335 Place and SU Tower, offering first-of-its-kind office buildings for Ghana, are being developed at a combined cost of $83,2mn.
These iconic developments were brought about by international and local tenants’ demand for Grade “A” buildings, particularly in 2013, which was at the height of strong macro-economic performance in Ghana and the West African Sub-Region. This demand was the foundation on which the MAREF (Momentum Africa Real Estate Fund Fund) was premised. MAREF is an African commercial real estate development joint venture between Momentum Global Investment Management in London and Eris Property Group in South Africa. Both companies are fellow subsidiaries of MMI Holdings Limited.
335 Place is a 12-Level 9,985m² office tower scheduled to open August 2018 and The SU Tower is a 12,835m² office tower scheduled to be completed in November 2018.
335 Place
Synonymous with quality, accessibility and functionality, 335 Place is the first of its kind within the Accra Metropolis, a premier green-rated commercial office building smartly integrated with structured parking. It’s a 12-level tower located along the Accra-Tema Motorway with a leasable space of 9,985m² and a parking allocation of 385 bays.
Construction started in June 2016 and completion is expected in August 2018, however it is already 70% pre-let. This office tower has attracted key tenants within the energy and telecommunications industries with major corporations such as BAj Freight and Logistics Limited, Surfline Communications and Woodfields Energy Resources.
335 Place is in close proximity to amenities such as the Kotoka International Airport, 3-4 star rated hotels such as African Regent and Fiesta Royale, Accra Mall, excellent residential facilities, community schools and clinic etc. Its strategic location with multiple entry and exit points gives direct access to the Tema Metropolis, which resonates majorly with the manufacturing, logistics and warehousing industries.
335 Place is currently home to blue-chip companies within the telecommunication and the oil and gas industries. 335 Place offers unparalleled branding opportunities for all corporate tenants. At the heart of 335 Places’ design are well-laid-out floor plans which provide maximum efficiency. With the core of the building catering for elevators, fireman rooms, and janitorial services, load factors within the building are reduced to their barest minimum. On the 12th Floor of 335 Place would be an attractive sky bar and restaurant providing a panoramic view of the Accra skyline. To create an ideal business environment, a stunning reception area, ATM, Café, and Bistro would be created.
Green form (form or from?) the ground up 335 Place is designed ultimately for clients; the development is well mapped with smart integrated office systems and eco-sustainable features to reduce energy consumption. The building innovatively addresses the challenges of energy, water and resource efficiency by implementing passive features and behaviour modification strategies. Its flushed glazed insulating units with reflective and tinted performance glass to conform to the requirements of SANS 204, SANS 10400 designed to reduce energy consumption.
Specifications
8 Levels of grade “A” office space with large, flexible and open-plan floor plates of 250-1000 square metres
4 levels of structured parking provide a total of 350 on-site parking bays
24-hr access control, door monitoring & CCTV
A stunning reception area, ATM, Café and Bistro would complete an ideal business environment spacious and stunning reception area
Tenant installation allowance for partitioning, carpeting and blinds
Unparalleled visibility and corporate branding along the NI Highway
Back-up generators for emergency services providing up to 48- hours of 70% capacity
Dedicated on-site water storage of 260,000 litres interfaced with sprinkler and hydrant system
Dedicated ATM, Forex Bureau and Café
Dedicated corporate image and signage areas
The SU Tower;
The SU (Scripture Union) Tower is a game–changer for corporate workspace in Accra. A grade “A” office offering with an appreciable appeal of retail: placing your business at the centre of it all.
SU Tower would be the first in the city to offer an integrated structured parking solution within the commercial office space. The parking solution offers 424 bays and decent parking to occupants, their employees, and visitors.
SU Tower is 12 835 square metres of modern but sustainable space, prized for its superior access, prestigious corporate address and excellent proximity to amenities. Strategically sitting at the intersection of the Kanda Highway and the Castle Road within the Ridge enclave of Accra.; the SU Tower is visible from all cardinal points of its location, offering the discerning occupier unique placement and an enviable corporate identity. The property easily connects to the Ridge Hospital, Bank of Ghana, Ghana Stock Exchange, Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, major financial institutions, the central business district, the OSU retail offering of shopping centres, restaurants and fine dining etc.
This new urban corporate building will provide its tenants, Metropolitan Group of Companies, Hydra Offshore Group, SIC Financial Services Limited and Sahel Sahara Bank, with an inspiring, daylight-filled and highly flexible work environment. As a significant building of the 21st century, the project will offer greater comfort, efficiency and productivity for its tenants, employees and visitors.
With advanced sustainability and green design practices, SU Towers offers large open floor plates of 1,200 square metres and abundant natural light, ultimately reducing property operating expenses.
With the core of the building catering to elevators, stunning lobbies, and hallways, SU Tower offers large open floor plans tastefully designed with the barest load factor, providing the best economical deal on space efficiency. The floors are enhanced with energy-saving building management systems, ultimately reducing operating expenses and other pass-through costs.
Adding to the theme of contemporary lifestyle, SU Tower also offers a Café & Bistro, an Auto Showroom and a Forex Bureau.
SU Tower is already home to blue-chip companies within the financial and service industry.
FEATURES
9 levels of grade “A” office space with large, flexible and open-plan floor plates of 250-1000 square metres
5 levels of structured parking providing a total of 424 on-site parking bays
3 Dedicated Passenger lifts, dedicated fireman lift and Goods Lift for easy relocation
24-hour access control & security, Door Monitoring and CCTV
Dedicated corporate image and signage areas
Dedicated storage facilities
Dedicated property management
Dedicated on-site water storage of 260,000 litres interfaced with sprinkler and hydrant system
Soft and Hard Landscaping with indigenous and local materials
Tenant Installation Allowance for Partitioning, Carpeting and Blinds
Back-up generators for emergency services providing up to 48-hours of 100% capacity