Special Meeting Spaces

Not every great meeting happens in a meeting room

At Lakeside North Harbour, we believe that the environment around us plays an important role in how we connect, collaborate and create. That’s why we’ve developed a range of unique breakout and meeting spaces across campus, giving occupiers the flexibility to work in ways that suit them best.

Whether you’re holding an informal catch-up, meeting with clients, brainstorming a new idea or simply looking for a change of scenery, there are plenty of inspiring spaces both inside and outside to choose from.

From our newest meeting booths and the perfectly located Hyve pod on the lake, to the peaceful Winter Garden area, Business Lounge and our iconic beach huts, each space offers something a little different.

The best workplaces provide more than desks and meeting rooms. They offer spaces that inspire creativity, encourage collaboration and give people the flexibility to work in the way that suits them best.

At Lakeside, our diverse range of breakout spaces helps create an environment where ideas can flourish, conversations can happen naturally and connections can thrive.These spaces have been designed to encourage collaboration, spark creativity and support wellbeing by providing alternatives to the traditional office setting. They give people the freedom to step away from their desks, connect with colleagues and make the most of Lakeside’s unique campus environment.

Creating places where people can work, connect and share ideas is at the heart of the Lakeside experience. By offering a variety of flexible, welcoming spaces, we’re helping businesses and their teams thrive while enjoying everything our campus has to offer.

If you’d like to experience Lakeside North Harbour for yourself and discover the unique workspaces, breakout areas and amenities available across campus, book a visit today.

Or take a look at our video tour and see why Lakeside is truly a campus beyond the office.

Community and wellbeing in the perfect environment

How Lakeside is preparing for the future

The environment and wellbeing are two of Lakeside’s core values – from creating the right atmosphere for our occupier community, to delivering a focus on sustainability. We all know that creating a relaxed office environment is essential if companies are to attract and retain staff. But what’s the right approach to take? At Lakeside, the site management team are working towards WELL accreditation. The International WELL Building Institute awards this standard to organisations that prioritise their employees’ wellbeing in their decision making.

Lakeside’s Estate Manager, Ian Cox, explains further, ‘WELL certification has been around for 10 years and is a high priority for us. We want to create a better working environment for all our colleagues and WELL guides organisations in the right direction. An assessor reviews a business’ operations from cleaning and hygiene standards, to air quality, business resilience, disaster planning, promotion of wellness and mental health, water quality and emergency training. Once accredited, you’re audited at regular intervals to verify that you’re abiding by the regulations outlined in the standard.’

He continues, ‘We have a series of policies, processes and procedures that all staff and contractors have to follow. For example, our environmental policy ensures that everyone considers the impact of their activities when they’re working on site – something that is so important to us at Lakeside.’

Managing a 130 acre site with multiple buildings is no easy task, so how do the team maintain it so well? Ian continues, ‘We have a landscaping team who look after the site grounds all year round. They ensure the campus looks first-rate, whilst allowing space for nature and wildlife to thrive too. Our onsite M&E team are constantly looking for opportunities to improve efficiencies, and the rest of the team, from security and front of house to cleaners, work around the clock to bring the very best experience for our occupiers. We are all here to help.’

The campus is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its diverse community of occupiers. Over the last year, the campus has seen major improvements to it’s operational efficiency, from replacing the BMS to installing the latest energy reduction technology, and we’ve seen a refurbishment of The Hub, Lakeside’s meeting and café space.

Do you have any suggestions for the team? Ian says, ‘We’re always available to discuss any areas that could be improved or any ESG initiatives that our occupiers may be working on too. Lakeside is all about collaboration, and to drive sustainable change, we all need to work together.’