Industrial Warehouse Office Conversion: Capital Properties HQ on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast HQ enhances work and lifestyle
From warehouse to workplace – the commercial conversion that feels like home
At Capital Properties, we’re all about creating spaces that support our goals, both in life and in business. Our recent(ish) move to a converted industrial warehouse in Coolum Beach is a testament to this philosophy. After having settled in for more than a few months now, we’re thrilled to say our Sunshine Coast headquarters (HQ) has proven to be a huge success. The conversion process was reasonably straightforward – we talked about the details in this blog post: “Capital Properties sunshine coast headquarters project” and it’s been worth every cent.
It really is more than just a workspace – it’s elevated almost every aspect of our daily lives. We’re proud to have created a space that supports our team’s productivity, lifestyle, and connection with community. It turns out we’re not the only ones enjoying this new way of working/living. Read on to learn why warehouse conversions are a trend that’s worth embracing.
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- Capital Properties HQ is now located in a converted industrial warehouse at 18 Lomandra Place, Coolum Beach.
- The space supports productivity, lifestyle, and connection with community.
- The location is close to several breweries, a bakery and even a water park!
- There’s plenty of parking and the space feels light and airy.
- The team uses the Pomodoro Technique to maintain energy and focus.
- We love sharing the space with Wilson Designer Homes.
- Warehouse conversions are the perfect solution for modern businesses and are growing in popularity.
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Prime location for work and lifestyle
First things first, one of the main reasons for the success of our new space is of course, the location. Yep, that old chestnut: location, location, location! The new Capital Properties HQ is conveniently located at 18 Lomandra Place, Coolum Beach, just minutes from Capital Properties Founder, Marcus Westnedge’s home. And it’s close to local schools, so it’s perfect for drop-offs and pick-ups, making our workday commute/family commitments pretty seamless. There aren’t many offices that you can literally drive right into in less than 6 mins after leaving home!
And because we’re all about balance here at Capital Properties, we didn’t want an office destination that was just about work. It’s why we intentionally chose a vibrant spot that would add some extra enjoyment to our day-to-day.
Three doors down is Black Flag Brewery, a local favourite for after-work relaxation, and nearby Coolum Beach Brewing Co. serves delicious meals along with a great brew.
For a change of pace, we have access to fun, local destinations like Chiggy’s Indoor Skate Park and Aqua Park Coolum. We can pop into the German bakehouse for one of the best sourdough loaves you’ll ever taste or grab a morning coffee at the local Woodstack smokehouse and find out what’s on the menu on their Friday and Saturday BBQs. But it’s not all about getting out of the office – if you know the capital Properties team, you’ll know we get as much of a kick out of work! That’s why the space we’re in needs to be just as compelling as the location.
Purpose-built space for productivity
The Capital Properties HQ layout was designed to combine the open, spacious feel of an industrial warehouse with welcoming spaces that allow for confidential client meetings and group brain-storming sessions.
Parking is effortless; there’s plenty of parking outside the building and we literally have room inside the warehouse itself, so there’s zero hassle when it comes to finding a spot in a hurry.
The downstairs office, which we used initially, is smaller but features large glass walls and a roller door that brings in ample natural light and fresh air which feels abundant and spacious. We recently moved upstairs to the main office space, which boasts a front glass door and a back window. This airy, sunlit environment offers a perfect blend of privacy when it’s needed and openness to foster collaboration.
The Pomodoro method – an efficient approach to work
Our team adopts the Pomodoro Technique to keep energy and focus high throughout the day. This technique (created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s) is a time-management method that encourages people to develop better self-awareness regarding their use of time to help them achieve goals more efficiently and with less stress.
For the capital Properties team, that means working in 20-minute sprints, followed by a 5-minute break to refresh. Whether it’s grabbing a snack from the fruit or nut bowls, practicing our swing on our putting mat, hanging off the pull up bar for a few chin-ups or repping out some bicep curls with the EZ bar, these micro-breaks help keep us energised and clear-headed. This approach has made a real difference in our productivity and has become a valued part of our office culture.
A shared space with community vibes
Our converted warehouse is not only a fantastic environment for our team but also a space we share with our friends at Wilson Designer Homes, whose motto “Better living by design” is a great fit with our ethos at Capital Properties. Blair and his team lease a portion of the office and bring a complementary vibe to the space, adding to the sense of community we’ve cultivated here. This shared setup has worked brilliantly, allowing us to collaborate, network, and support each other’s work. We’ve found ourselves wondering why we didn’t do this sooner!
Why warehouse conversions are the perfect spaces for modern businesses
The success of our Sunshine Coast HQ has proven our theory that warehouse conversions offer essential versatility for modern business needs. These spaces offer growing businesses the flexibility to adapt over time and allow for improved collaboration with like-minded partnerships. In our blog post: “The ins and outs of industrial property investment” we discussed in greater detail about why industrial property investment pays off. And in committing to this type of investment ourselves we’re already seeing the pay-off.
These unique environments can be individually styled to inspire productivity and enhance your overall lifestyle. Our experience has shown that the right design and layout can make an industrial warehouse transform easily into a workspace. One that balances a welcoming, fun atmosphere with everything we need to offer our clients a professional, forward-thinking service.
The rise of industrial warehouse office conversions
Staying on top of property trends is right on-brand for us, and although we like to think we’re trend setters, we can’t say we were to first to jump on board this particular trend. The fact is warehouse conversions are booming across Australia right now. No longer the remit of CrossFit gyms and micro-breweries, these industrial warehouse conversions are quickly becoming a popular choice for both residential and commercial property investors.
The romance of New York loft-style homes is in growing demand across the country, with architects and designers keen to make the most of these commercial spaces. Check out these drool-worth designs in this EST article for some inspiration.
But the real growth in industrial warehouse conversions have been seen in the business world. As reported in the Australian Financial Review (AFR), warehouse conversions are becoming “sexy”. That’s thanks to companies like Ledlin Develop who are capitalising on this trend by proving that warehouse spaces are ideal for startups, creatives, and even TikTok influencers. We think this is merely the tip of the iceberg and anticipate that warehouse office conversions will continue to be adapted for small-to-medium businesses all across Australia.
Capital Properties HQ on the Sunshine Coast – a space that feels like home
We really couldn’t be happier with our Sunshine Coast HQ. This industrial warehouse office conversion has given us a space that boosts our work, enhances our lifestyle, gives back to our clients and supports the local community.
At Capital Properties, we know that ‘where’ you work plays a crucial role in ‘how’ you work, and our new HQ has met our brief for a better work/life balance perfectly. We’re excited to continue building our future here at 18 Lomandra Place, Coolum Beach and welcome you to come and visit whenever you can. Chin ups are optional!!
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