Arena Offices is delighted to announce that Langstone Gate has been named Workplace Design of the Year at the 2026 South Coast Property Awards.
The award recognises the extensive transformation of Langstone Gate, our flagship business centre in Havant, following a major £1 million investment programme that has reimagined the building as a modern, flexible workspace designed around the needs of today’s businesses.
Hosted by The Business Magazine in partnership with Insider Media, the South Coast Property Awards celebrate excellence across the region’s property sector, bringing together leading developers, architects, landlords, consultants and property professionals from across the South Coast.
Award-Winning Workplace Design
In selecting Langstone Gate as the winner, the judges praised the project for successfully transforming an established office building into a contemporary and highly desirable workplace.
The judges commented that:
“With a total investment of around £1m, Arena Offices transformed an established office building into a modern, high-performing workspace. Langstone Gate is dynamic and desirable, with a bold yet practical design, sustainable features, and flexible working environments – including outdoor wellbeing spaces.”
The award highlights Arena’s commitment to creating workplaces that go beyond simply providing office space. Every aspect of the redevelopment was designed to improve the working experience for occupiers, from enhanced communal areas and meeting facilities to improved wellbeing amenities and flexible workspace options.
Creating Better Places to Work
The workplace has evolved significantly in recent years. Businesses increasingly seek offices that help attract and retain talent, support collaboration, enhance wellbeing and provide flexibility as organisations grow and change.
The redevelopment of Langstone Gate was driven by these principles. The building now offers a range of workspace solutions alongside high-quality meeting rooms, collaborative breakout areas, business lounges, outdoor spaces and hospitality-inspired amenities designed to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
By combining thoughtful design with operational excellence, Arena Offices continues to invest in creating business centres that support productivity, wellbeing and business growth.
Recognition for the Arena Team
This award is recognition of the hard work and expertise of the entire Arena Offices team, including our in-house design, fit-out, operations, sales and centre management teams who helped bring the vision for Langstone Gate to life.
It also reflects the trust placed in us by our occupiers, whose feedback and evolving workplace requirements continue to shape the environments we create.
Looking Ahead
Winning Workplace Design of the Year is a significant achievement for Arena Offices and reinforces our commitment to investing in exceptional workspaces across the South of England.
As businesses continue to seek flexible, high-quality office environments, Arena will continue to innovate, invest and deliver workplaces that help organisations thrive.
If you would like to experience our award-winning workspace firsthand, we invite you to arrange a viewing at Langstone Gate or any of our business centres across the South.