Experts in the delivery of speculative suites

Sheldon is recognised for pushing design boundaries and delivering speculative suites with speed, precision, and ease. Our projects span hundreds of tenancies nationwide, leased by a diverse range of businesses and industries.

Founded in 1990, Sheldon have become trusted experts in delivering suites of a range of sizes to suite a range of markets. We create suites that lease quickly, and have developed strong relationships with Australia’s leading property owners and agents.
Sheldon’s internal design, manufacturing, construction, electrical, and partitioning divisions allow for program and cost assurance during speculative suite projects. From start to finish Sheldon’s teams collaborate to provide turn-key workplaces, creating peace of mind for clients.
Sheldon employ a robust material retention strategy during the design phase of a project in order to repurpose existing materials where possible. An adaptive reuse strategy not only reduces emissions, but also construction costs.

The Speculative Suite Handbook

In the last three years alone, Sheldon has delivered over 35,000 square metres of quick-leasing, high-quality speculative suites for building owners and tenants. We're sharing our insights into what makes a standout spec suite in our very own handbook.

This handbook explores 5 key themes contributing to the creation of market leading suites, identified by Sheldon's expert team and guided by industry data and insights.

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Discover Sheldon’s Speculative Suite Portfolio

Kador Group, Macquarie Park

151 Property | Level 11, 1 York St

Office presentation area with tiered seating and circular table. Plants and timber features.

JQZ | Level 11, 558 Pacific Hwy

Office breakout space with high circular planter table, archway, and reception desk.

Peakstone | Level 5, 55 Clarence St

Speculative suite workstation area with dark features

LaSalle | Level 20, 323 Castlereagh St

LaSalle | Level 16, 323 Castlereagh St

Speculative Suite FAQ’s

Speculative suite design refers to the process of designing and constructing office spaces without a specific tenant in mind. These designs aim to appeal to a broad range of potential tenants, balancing modern aesthetics with functional versatility.
Speculative suite design can attract a wider range of potential tenants by offering ready-to-move-in spaces that minimise the need for extensive customisation. This approach can reduce vacancy times and appeal to tenants looking for quick and easy office solutions.
Key elements include flexible and future focused layouts, modern and neutral aesthetics, high-quality finishes, energy-efficient features, and a wide range of work points. These elements should cater to general market trends and aspirational tenant needs.
Balancing cost and quality involves selecting materials and finishes that offer durability and appeal without excessively driving up costs. It's also important to work with contractors who can offer a turn-key solution, with a robust planning process that prioritises material reuse to reduce environmental and financial costs.
Effective marketing involves showcasing the suite’s ready-to-use condition, flexibility, and modern features. Virtual tours, high-quality photography, and highlighting unique selling points are crucial in attracting tenant interest. At the end of the day, the quality, location and functionality of the suite will be its greatest draw.
In 2023-24, tenants that have leased Sheldon’s spec suites largely consist of financial, professional, and technological services companies. The adaptability, size, and requirements of companies in service industries make them viable for the generic yet aesthetically sophisticated appeal of spec suites.
97% of Australian companies now offer some kind of hybrid working arrangements to employees. Knowledge around a company’s office capacity and density due to hybrid/remote working arrangements is key in delivering suitable workplaces for them. High quality technology and meeting rooms is essential for hybrid working.
Spec suites can offer sustainable solutions through the reuse of existing materials in the design, reusing base building elements such as flooring and ceiling tiles, and diverting or donating unused materials.
To create truly future proof spec suites that will serve as strong assets to a building for a long period of time, they should be designed with multiple tenancies in mind. Providing modular and adaptable options is the best way to make the suites last well into the future.