CBRE has opened a new office in downtown Columbus, Ohio, relocating its local team to a hospitality-inspired workplace in the Arena District. The company is now based on the fifth floor of 10 W. Nationwide Blvd., a trophy office building owned and developed by Nationwide Realty Investors. The new premises total 19,500 square feet and replace CBRE’s previous location at 200 Civic Center Drive.
The move places CBRE in a high-profile office asset within the Arena District, a mixed-use area in the heart of the city. As the first tenant at 10 W. Nationwide Blvd., the firm is anchoring the building’s tenant roster while showcasing its approach to modern workspace design. The new office is intended to reflect both the character of downtown Columbus and CBRE’s role in the commercial real estate industry.
The workplace is part of CBRE’s Workplace360 program, an initiative that emphasizes technology-enabled, flexible environments to support hybrid working patterns. Within the new space, CBRE has incorporated a wide range of collaborative settings designed to accommodate both in-person and remote work. These settings are intended to give employees options for focused work, teamwork, and client engagement within a single, integrated office environment.
Technology is a central feature of the new office, with tools and systems installed to support seamless collaboration between employees working on site and those joining virtually. The emphasis on connectivity is aligned with CBRE’s broader strategy to enable distributed teams while maintaining a cohesive workplace experience.
Design elements throughout the office draw inspiration from bespoke hotels and hospitality-focused experiences. This hospitality influence is reflected in the overall look and feel of the space, which is meant to create an inviting environment for employees and clients. CBRE describes the design as capturing the spirit and distinctive culture of Columbus while also highlighting the breadth of the firm’s capabilities.
By combining its Workplace360 framework with hospitality-inspired design cues, CBRE is using the new Columbus office as a showcase for how office environments can evolve to support hybrid work. The relocation to 10 W. Nationwide Blvd. also places the firm in a prominent Arena District address, aligning its local presence with a trophy office property in the city’s urban core.
