Our achievements and review of 2024

Our achievements and review of 2024

2024 has become a time of new heights, successful projects and strengthening of positions in the market for our management company. Thanks to the trust of our tenants and partners, we were able to implement ambitious plans aimed at creating a comfortable and productive environment within the walls of our business center. Today we want to sum up this eventful year and share key achievements.

SHOPPING CENTER RECONCEPT PROJECT PUT INTO OPERATION

The redevelopment of the SAMAL shopping center, now SPACES, took place while the existing Astana Tower business center was in full operation. The work included the following:

  • The architectural concept was updated to improve the consumer experience;
  • The energy efficiency and environmental friendliness of the building were increased;
  • All engineering systems were replaced;
  • The Magnum area was optimized;
  • A new atrium area was created;
  • New conference halls are successfully operating;
  • New tenants were attracted;
  • The conditions for current residents were improved;
  • The entire infrastructure was built along a single route.

We would like to express our gratitude to residents of Astana Tower Business Center for their patience during the construction and installation work!

SPACES IS THE BEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 2024

SPACES received the title of “the Best Redevelopment Project” within the framework of the annual professional award in the field of commercial real estate “CREW Central Asia” 2024. At the CREW forum, Zhanar Yesseneyeva, CEO of the management company of the Astana Tower business center, acted as a moderator of the panel session devoted to the development of commercial real estate.

THE BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2024

General Director of the management company of the Astana Tower business center Zhanar Yesseneyeva received the title of "the Best Property Manager of the Company" at the QP CONGRESS 2024 Commercial Real Estate Congress from the hands of the capital's akim Zhenis Kassymbek. At the conference, Zhanar Yesseneyeva acted as a speaker with the topic "Revitalization of urban spaces using the example of the SPACES multifunctional space". She presented our innovative space, which is designed to become a new center of attraction at the junction of the two river banks.

PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

The team of the management company of the Astana Tower business center, at the invitation of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took an active part in the development of industry professional standards for commercial real estate management. All interests of tenants were included and taken into account.

MENTORING FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS OF KAZAKHSTAN

The General Director of the management company of the Astana Tower business center Zhanar Yesseneyeva successfully completed the international program of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development "Mentoring for Women Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan". At the same time, she played a key role in the development of women's entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan, leaving a leading and significant mark in strengthening the position of women in the business environment. As a result of participating in this program, we significantly increased the company's recognition and popularized our brands - Astana Tower, SPACES, Templ.

ENTERED THE TOP SUCCESSFUL CASES OF THE EBRD

On February 28, 2024, under the chairmanship of the First Vice-Minister of National Economy Timur Zhaksylykov, the XI annual meeting of the Coordinating Committee of the Cooperation Programs between the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was held.

The meeting presented 6 of the most successful business cases of the country - beneficiaries of the Program. One of these cases was ours: in 2022, the management company of the Astana Tower business center received consulting services from Retail Space on the reconcept of the SAMAL shopping center as part of the EBRD program "Consulting for Small Businesses in Kazakhstan".

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING

In addition to the main activity, many other activities were implemented:

Work in industry and business associations:

  • Association of Management and Service Companies QAZPROPERTY;
  • International Business Community for Entrepreneurs KIT;
  • EBRD Mentor Community.

Visiting professional events:

  • CREW Talk on the topic of "Analysis of the Office Real Estate Market in Kazakhstan";
  • QazProperty Business Breakfast on the topic of "Digitalization in Commercial Real Estate";
  • Reporting meeting of entrepreneurs with the city akim;
  • International Exhibition Modern Office Expo;
  • Property Forum, where our employees were trained in commercial real estate;
  • QazProperty Congress – an international commercial real estate congress organized by the QazProperty Association;
  • CREW Central Asia Forum and Award – the leading annual event for commercial real estate professionals in Central Asia;
  • Kurultai KIT 2024 – a meeting of residents of the international KIT community.