The company’s previous premises were located in Helsinki’s Pukinmäki district. The former facilities no longer met the evolving needs of the company, and AFT decided to begin searching for new commercial premises.
"The world of commercial premises brokerage was unfamiliar to us. The sector seemed very competitive, which naturally offered many opportunities and options for those seeking premises," says Risto Weckroth, CEO of Aikawa Fiber Technologies Oy.
The company began the space project by first mapping the staff's needs. Based on these needs, a list was created and utilised in the search for premises by both the agent and owners. A thorough needs assessment streamlined the process and facilitated the agent's work by clearly defining the criteria for the space.
"The increase in remote working set new requirements for the office. In addition to individual rooms, open spaces and shared facilities were desired. Our staff come from a wide area around the metropolitan region, so key criteria included excellent public transport links, availability of parking, and an urban environment. Bureau's agent understood our needs well and offered us good options," Weckroth explains.
Potential office options were toured in Kalasatama, Vallila, and Pasila. The new premises were ultimately found in Helsinki’s Sörnäinen district, at Sörnäistenkatu 1. The spaces were raw shell and developed from the ground up according to the client’s requirements. AFT moved into their new offices in March 2022.
“Bureau’s agent contacted us promptly, listened to our needs, provided excellent service, and sought out suitable commercial premises options for our company. The service was a great help to us, and we will gladly use their services again should new space requirements arise,” describes Risto Weckroth.
