CBRE and Taronga Group, together with local development partner Chapter Group, have announced a landmark partnership to manage Windsor Place, a new technology-enabled A-grade development in Melbourne, Australia. The collaboration goes far beyond a traditional property and facilities management agreement, embedding a structured framework for innovation and technology adoption across the entire lifecycle of the asset.
CBRE and Taronga Group have had a longstanding strategic partnership in identifying and adopting world-leading technologies from around the world, for the Real Asset sector through Taronga Group’s RealTech funds and other technology initiatives.
Windsor Place is now being handed over to tenants and has been designed to deliver a next-generation workplace and wellbeing destination. The entire development has focused on sustainable construction and uses technology solutions to deliver an enhanced tenant experience. The precinct offers cutting-edge office spaces, curated retail, and a revitalised public realm—positioning it as a global benchmark for smart, sustainable, and human-centric real estate.
Through this partnership, CBRE will create a whole-of-asset management model that integrates energy, operations, digital systems, tenant services, and sustainability into one coordinated framework. By leveraging CBRE’s global expertise and Taronga Group’s RealTech ecosystem, the partnership will identify, adopt, and scale innovative technologies that enhance performance and asset-level resilience, while redefining the tenant and visitor experience.
This partnership represents a first of a kind property and facilities management agreement to formally embed a structured technology and innovation framework across the asset life cycle. Together, we will identify, adopt, and scale new technologies that enhance performance, drive operational efficiency, improve sustainability outcomes, and support better tenant experience. This whole-of-asset approach ensures Windsor Place remains ahead of industry trends and defines the future of work.
Jonathan Hannam, Managing Director at Taronga Group
At CBRE, we see this partnership as more than a traditional property and facilities management agreement—it’s redefining innovation management at the asset level. We’re proud to be working with forward-thinking partners who share our vision of a smarter, more resilient asset, and believe this model has the potential to set a new benchmark across the industry.
Natalie Slessor, Executive Managing Director Property Management (Pacific) at CBRE
Windsor Place represents a new chapter in workplace design, where tenants are central, wellness and sustainability drive attendance back to the office, and technology connects business success with community benefit.
Dean Lefkos, Director at Chapter Group
Key highlights of the partnership
- Industry-leading framework: A contractual commitment between owners and manager to deploy, adopt, and scale innovation—not just manage the status quo.
- Whole-of-asset performance: Integration of energy, operations, tenant services, digital systems, and sustainability into one coordinated model.
- Innovation pipeline: Establishes a clear mechanism for testing emerging technologies—including energy efficiency solutions, IoT systems, ESG monitoring, and tenant apps.
- Future-proofed operations: Data-driven, flexible management that supports predictive maintenance, improves uptime, and lowers costs.
- Scalable model: Creates a repeatable template that can be applied across portfolios globally, positioning Windsor Place as a lighthouse project.
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About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
About Taronga Group
Taronga Group is a leading global investor, focused on driving innovation across Real Asset sectors such as real estate and infrastructure. The group consists of Technology Investment Funds, Real Asset Investments and RealTechX innovation programs, providing ecosystem support and advisory services. Taronga Group provides Real Asset owners and operators strategic investment, access and advice across technology and sustainability. Taronga Group’s funds are backed by leading global institutional investors and major Real Asset owners and operators including Aldar, APG, La Caisse, CBRE Inc., Australian Retirement Trust, PGIM Real Estate, Mitsubishi Corporation, Nomura Real Estate, Patrizia AG, Dexus, Grosvenor Estate, amongst others. Taronga Group covers markets across Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and the Middle East. Learn more about Taronga Group.
About Chapter Group
Chapter Group stands as a distinguished force in Melbourne’s development and investment landscape, with a remarkable history of successfully delivering mixed-use developments over the past 15 years with a deep development pipeline. At the heart of their success lies an unwavering commitment to prioritising People, Experience, and Place in every endeavour. By curating and cultivating strategic partnerships, they transform spaces into storied places. Through thoughtful design and a tailored approach, Chapter Group invites individuals to immerse themselves in unique and compelling experiences, fostering deeper connections to place. Visit https://www.chaptergroup.com.au/
