In Russia, the classification of office premises was adopted in 2006; it was created according to the Western model and involves dividing all office facilities into three categories: “A” (elite class), “B” (business class) and “C” (economy class). -Class).

Class A offices

The most prestigious office premises belonging to class “A” are executive class offices.

Their fundamental differences:

• modern office center building (not older than 8 years);
• expensive interior decoration that meets the highest European standards, high ceilings, raised floors;
• the presence of modern, convenient elevators in sufficient quantities;
• availability of a central automated ventilation and air conditioning system;
• availability of centralized fire and security alarm systems;
• convenient location (center, transport accessibility);
• enhanced security, including guarded parking, video surveillance, face control;
• professional management;
• high prices (rental rates are above $1000, the cost per square meter is at least $9 thousand).

An example of class “A” offices in Moscow would be premises in the Four Winds Plaza business centers in the city center on Bolshaya Gruzinskaya Street, Aquamarine-2 on Ozerkovskaya Embankment, Citydel Business Center in the Basmanny District, Midland Plaza on Arbat, Gazoil Plaza in Cheryomushki.

Market analysis commercial real estate shows that class “A” offices have about 15% of the demand in this market segment, but they make up more than 71% of the new space commissioned in Moscow in 2007 and the demand for them is gradually growing.

“B” class offices

Class “B” office space is the golden mean; they are mostly in demand by tenants and are the most attractive for buyers of commercial real estate in Moscow at present.

A Class B office is also a high-quality space. Moreover, taking into account the peculiarities of the commercial real estate market, it is customary to single out from this class those premises that have a higher level and label them as a “B+” class office. Class “B” and “B+” offices must have:

• high-quality repairs;
• open floor plan;
• modern elevators;
• modern fire alarm, ventilation and air conditioning systems;
• isolated bathrooms;
• separate parking;
• 24-hour security;
• catering for employees and visitors;
• fiber optic communications, separate telephone lines.

In addition, class “B+” offices are close in properties to class “A” and are characterized by a convenient location, transport accessibility and secure parking, the use of high quality materials in the finishing of the building and premises, modern building security using video surveillance systems, unified management building.

Examples of class “B” commercial real estate are the offices of the business centers “Tushino”, “Meridian” in the left bank district, “9 acres” in Cheryomushki, “Magistral” in the Khoroshovsky district, “Cascade” in Maryina Roshcha, “Start” in the Basmanny district .

Class “B+” can be seen in the office centers “Derbenevskaya Plaza” in the south of Moscow, “Beautiful House” in the Otradnoe district, “Academichesky” in the southwest, “Old Arbat” in the center of Moscow, etc. Rental rates for such premises are quite high, and purchasing them is a profitable investment, which causes a constant increase in demand in this market segment.

Offices "C" class

Class C office space is one of the most affordable on the commercial real estate market. These administrative spaces are in consistently low demand; their advantage - low rental rates - is appreciated small firms which are just beginning to develop.

Class C offices are most often located in old, repurposed buildings or buildings operating enterprises and have:

• redecorating;
• elevator (if the building has more than 3 floors);
• cabinet or mixed layout;
• passive ventilation system;
• wooden windows;
• low quality additional services: catering, security, parking, etc.

It makes sense to use class “C” premises as back offices, branches where clients are not invited, but where certain intra-company activities take place: for example, dispatchers work, accounting is located, etc. Examples of such premises include offices in a business center on the Academician Tupolev embankment, in the building of a business center on Alekseevskaya, as well as numerous areas leased by factories, shops, and educational institutions.

In the last 10 years, a previously unimaginable number of shopping centers have been built. Each of them, trying to attract buyers and tenants, tries to stand out with its name, architecture, infrastructure, concept... The situation is almost the same with business centers.

As a result, attempts were made to somehow systematize various objects into classes and types. The article provides an opportunity to familiarize yourself with this classification.

Classification of business centers

Currently in Russia, there is no single approved classification of buildings that meet or fall under the standards of an office business center (business center). These can be either new buildings (built taking into account the specifics and characteristics approved exclusively in project documentation customer), and completely converted (restored, reconstructed) buildings that are of historical or architectural value for the city, or already outdated administrative buildings (research institutes, buildings and workshops, factories and other government institutions removed from the city).

Thus, the right to classify new buildings is entirely the responsibility of its owners. The classification of buildings and administrative buildings built several years ago, converted into business centers, causes all sorts of controversy.

Of the most acceptable, we will consider the classification of business centers proposed by the Guild of Managers and Developers of Commercial and Industrial Real Estate (GUD).

Based on the totality of various characteristics, business centers are divided into categories: business center real estate assessment

Business center "class A";

Business center "class B";

Business center "class C".

In this case, the following are not subject to classification:

objects in which no repair work has been carried out for more than 15 years;

objects that are both partially occupied by tenants and are in the process of reconstruction/redevelopment and have an unfinished appearance;

built-in office space.

It should be noted that “business center” and “office center” have identical names.

Classification

General classification

The most prestigious high-quality buildings, which are such by:

location,

the status of tenants and the level of demand,

level of engineering maintenance and cleaning.

The buildings must be of superior construction/design, and equipped in accordance with the latest technological advances and comfort requirements. Buildings must be new or competitive with new construction and managed by professional management.

Buildings with an average or above average level of construction, equipment, location, and tenant status. The building infrastructure may not always satisfy tenants in terms of quantity and quality of services. Slight obsolescence of buildings is allowed.

Buildings with an average or lower level of construction, equipment, location and tenant status. As a rule, these are outdated or highly worn buildings, possibly functionally improved.

Characteristics are assessed in the following categories:

Location and accessibility

Building components and properties

Building management and level of service provided

And, if the business center by location belongs to class “A”, by the type and technical level of the building - to class “C”, by level management company- to class “B”, then the total class of the object will be “C”.

The classification of business centers in St. Petersburg is somewhat different from the classification adopted in Moscow.

In the field of office real estate, as in other areas of activity, there are basic laws and principles. They contribute to more productive cooperation between realtors and brokers and their clients. This is especially important when making transactions for the purchase and sale, rental or rental of premises. The introduced office classes significantly simplify the interaction between brokers and realtors.

general information

To avoid various confusions and eliminate the need for time-consuming additional clarifications, there is a generally accepted division. Office classes (4 in total) have their own characteristics. The system by which categories of commercial premises are distinguished came to Russia from foreign countries. However, the office market has its own subtleties. Therefore, buildings are divided into certain categories. Within each group there is a more specific division into office classes. Later in the article we will consider them in more detail.

Class A office

This is the type of premises that has the highest reputation among the rest. The combined qualities, as a rule, meet the highest requirements. Below we will present the main characteristics that such premises have.

General provisions

Often, offices in this category are located in central administrative regions or in close proximity to them. A significant addition for this type of premises is the most convenient access and accessibility for transport links. The buildings themselves are predominantly business centers. This class includes structures that have just been built or are less than three years old from the date of commissioning. It is also possible to use thoroughly reconstructed buildings that were erected not so long ago.

Regulatory Requirements

Full compliance and correct design a legal package of documents confirming the owners’ right to property and the right to use the building. The management of a premises or group of facilities must be maintained at a professional level and fully comply with international standards.

Architecture development

Most often, a monolithic or metal frame is used, and the height of an individual floor must be at least 3.6 meters. The maximum permissible load on interfloor floors is 450 kg per 1 sq. m.

Design and finishing

The advantage is the openness of the layout. It allows you to change the appearance of the premises according to the requirements stated by the tenant. Thus, the office layout allows:

To embody the individual preferences of the tenant using the highest quality materials.

In addition, such offices are equipped with modern windows that support high degree natural light in the room. It is also important that in class A buildings it is permissible to install only the latest equipment, and there is also a ventilation system and climate control adjustment.

Additional features

To ensure telecommunications, fiber optic materials are used and the services of a reliable provider are connected. For uninterrupted power supply, two independent sources are used or uninterruptible power supply systems are present. Required condition office premises of this class is the presence of guarded parking for cars. For buildings of this level, it is desirable to have two types of parking: underground and above ground. Class A offices have 24-hour perimeter surveillance. High-quality security systems must be installed and the rules for entry into the building are strictly observed. To improve the convenience of staff and the comfort of visitors, complexes of service departments are being formed.

Second category

Premises of this type are mainly business centers that have been in operation for more than 5 years. This type also includes renovated and completely refurbished mansions. Much less often these include reconstructed industrial or administrative buildings erected during the Soviet era, and buildings built in the last 10 years. Class B offices are more popular, since they are in demand on the market due to the absence of radical differences from the category described above. At the same time, their cost is an order of magnitude lower, and accordingly, they are the most profitable for customers. The overall qualities of such buildings must meet certain requirements.

General provisions

The location where a Class B office is located is of great importance. There is a special need for accessibility to transport links. The landscape outside the window is important. Maintaining legal documentation must be as correct and complete as possible. This is especially true for the right of ownership of a structure and the right to use it. Building management must be maintained at a high level of security. It can be carried out by the building maintenance service, mainly by domestic companies, or by the independent forces of the facility owners.

Exterior

The building has a representative appearance, however, there are slight differences with group A. Such buildings cannot boast of exquisite architecture, but the design of the entrance premises is kept at a high level, although without frills.

Interior

An open layout with a large number of corridors is ideal for this type. Finishing is carried out in a standard style using quality materials. Modern ventilation equipment is being installed, and it is possible to use split air conditioning systems. To carry out a telecommunication message, it is laid fiber optic communication, the services of a reliable provider are connected. Maintaining order is maintained by 24-hour security and automatic system security. Surface parking for cars is available.

Third category

This group includes premises built during the Soviet period and reconstructed for commercial use. As a rule, factories, research institutes and similar facilities fall under this category. If the above classes of offices are distinguished by a convenient location, then the described type is characterized by a different location. Often, a class C office is located in a residential area and is a short distance from metro stations. Often the exterior of buildings is unattractive and, at best, undergoes only cosmetic repairs. The documentation must be completed correctly and in full, but some exceptions are allowed. The layout is standard, with a high number of corridors and load-bearing walls. All interior finishing is carried out only at the initiative of the owners themselves. There is no ventilation, a split system may be present. For telecommunications messages, the services of commercial providers with different reputations are connected, there is a telephone and Internet access. It is possible that there is a complete lack of territory for car parking. The management of the building is fully carried out by the tenants. There may be no service structure at all.

Economy class office

Objects of this type mostly have a negative reputation. Most often they are Soviet-built structures erected more than 15 years ago. Needs complete repurposing and major renovation. Such buildings have different locations and can be very far from the transport system.

general characteristics

Unpresentable appearance, often in need of repair work.

Complete absence of air conditioning system.

Outdated communication connections.

Inappropriate layout for office activities.

Lack of security and maintenance personnel.

Office

This term has other meanings, see Office (meanings). The building of the main office (office) of Gazprom in Moscow. Inside the office (office).

Office(English) office) or office(German) Kontor) - a room, building, complex of buildings in which employees of an enterprise (company) work. In the office (office) they receive clients, store and process documents, archives, and the like.

Head office (head office)- office (office) in which the management of the enterprise (company) is located, place of residence central office companies or enterprises where the top management of the company or enterprise, directorate, secretariat and other important administrative units are located. The location of the main office is indicated when registering the company. Some refer to their main office as headquarters to add importance, which is a misuse of the term.

Office (office) sometimes also means the work office of a manager or employee of any public organization, government agency, enterprise, firm, corporation and so on.

Classification

For comfort business turnover offices are usually classified into one category or another. The most common is a letter classification, according to which the main categories of office premises are identified: A, B, C, D (A - the highest, D - the lowest class), which are further clarified by adding the symbols “+” and “-” (A+ , A, A-, etc.) or digital indices (A1, A2, etc.). Class assignment is to a certain extent subjective and is made taking into account the following characteristics of the premises:

• Location
• Building type
• Year of construction
• Rights
• Building management
• Constructive decisions
• Interfloor ceilings
• Layout and decoration
• Engineering systems
• Air conditioning and ventilation systems
• Telecommunications
• Parking
• Elevators
• Security
• Infrastructure

Class A offices

One of the types of premises intended for the work of employees, maintaining commercial activities, receiving clients. Such offices are located in the central part of the city, in prestigious new buildings, business centers, which makes Class A offices the most expensive in terms of rent. Typically rented to accommodate senior management personnel, they often perform representative functions.

Class A office tenants - large companies, branches of foreign companies.

Class A offices are characterized by: purpose for the management of an international management company, individual decoration of premises or author's design, the latest equipment, the presence of a hall for communication with VIP clients, a reception, a floor height of at least 3.6 m, fiber-optic telecommunications.

Features of buildings in which class A offices are located: the presence of an air conditioning system, own service security, high-speed elevators, conference rooms, above-ground and underground parking, cafes, automated life support systems, access control systems to the business center building.

Class offices are classified as A+, A, A- or A1, A2 and A3.

Class B offices

Class B offices are one of the types of premises intended for the work of employees and commercial activities. They are somewhat inferior in level to class A offices, they belong to economy class offices, and are characterized by a lower rental rate. Designed to accommodate the company's core personnel. Class B offices are classified as work premises and not representative premises. They are usually chosen by reputable banks, representative offices foreign companies, MASS MEDIA.

Class B offices are located in reconstructed mansions, modern buildings, modernized administrative and industrial buildings from the 60-80s of the 20th century. Some class B offices are located in former category A business centers that have undergone a 5-year period of operation.

Class B buildings have the same parameters as Class A buildings, but the range of services may be narrower. Thus, class B offices are characterized by the presence of surface parking, which is often absent automated system building management. Buildings with Class B offices are subject to less stringent requirements for the quality of interior finishing and the level of engineering and ventilation systems.

Class C offices

Category C office in Moscow, 2015

A type of premises that are rented from enterprises, administrative institutions or research institutes for office activities, but were not originally intended for it. Premises of this type often lack a modern air conditioning system, as well as a number of other infrastructure components. Many of them are obsolete and require renovation, but they have basic communications, since the buildings, repurposed as office buildings, have already been in operation for a long period.

Office tenants are small companies and organizations. The buildings are located in residential or not very prestigious areas. Often these are buildings with an outdated facade and interior, so tenants make cosmetic or complete renovations. The access is inconvenient and there is no centralized parking.

A limited range of services for class C offices include: central heating, communications, including the Internet, a toilet on the floor or in the corridor, a regular ventilation system, security, and the presence of a canteen or cafe.

Class D offices

Class D offices are premises in a Soviet-era institute building in a condition “without repair”. Buildings of this type have more negative details than positive ones. In many cases, major repairs are required. Characteristic features of class D: unpresentable appearance, inconvenient layout and outdated communications, lack of air conditioning.

Business Center class "A". What is it, and how does it differ from class "B"???

Oleg

Category-Class A
Category A business centers include buildings that meet the following requirements:
1. Location
Business centers of category A are located, as a rule, in the historical center of the city (prestigious in business terms parts of the Central, Admiralteysky, Petrogradsky, Vasileostrovsky districts). These business centers have convenient access roads, excellent views and developed infrastructure.
2. Building
The business center of category A occupies a separate specialized building built later than 1990 or completely reconstructed according to international quality standards. The following requirements are imposed on such a building: a high level of repair and finishing work, an effective floor plan in the form of office blocks, the presence of a conference room, a cafe/restaurant, secure surface parking or an underground garage.
3. Communications
Business centers of category A are characterized by high power communications, providing maximum comfort and ease of work. For business centers of this level, it is mandatory to have:
* sources of backup power supply
* centralized system conditioning
* centralized heating system (including backup autonomous system)
* high-capacity fiber optic communication channels
* high-speed elevators
* unlimited number of telephone lines
* modern fire alarm and fire extinguishing systems.
4. Security
Category A business centers are guarded around the clock, highly professional security uses video surveillance and access control systems, and reception is required.
The management company of a category A business center is a professional company with famous brand(experience in the office real estate market - more than three years, manages at least three objects).
Of the more than one and a half hundred business centers in St. Petersburg that exist today, only a few can be classified as category A (Atrium at Nevsky, 25, The Sweden House, Northern Capital House, White Nights). The first business center in the city that fully meets highest requirements of this class - "Atrium at Nevsky, 25". These business centers have the highest rental rates (at the level of $480 - $800 per sq. m per year and above).
Tenants of office space in such business centers are most often large corporations, financial and banking groups, successful legal, auditing and consulting firms.
Category-class B
Category B business centers include buildings that meet the following requirements:
1. Location
Business centers of category B are located, as a rule, in prestigious commercial and financial districts of the city: parts of the Central, Admiralteysky, Petrogradsky, Vasileostrovsky districts that do not fall into category A, and areas adjacent to the historical center of St. Petersburg - parts of the Vyborg, Krasnogvardeysky, Moscow , Primorsky, Kalininsky districts, with a good location (on embankments, near highways, metro stations).
2. Building
A category B business center occupies a separate specialized building after selective major renovation or cosmetic renovation with a high level of finishing and the use of imported materials. The following requirements are imposed on such a building: effective floor layout, conference room, cafe/restaurant, secure surface parking.
3. Communications
Category B business centers are characterized by a good state of internal communications. For business centers of this level, it is mandatory to have:
* air conditioning systems (split system, individual)
* centralized heating system
* fiber optic communication channels
Also, business centers of category B are characterized by the provision of a wide range of additional services.
4. Security

What classes of business centers exist and what do they mean?

Korland Karlovich

There are three main classes of business centers: “A”, “B” and “C”, there are also intermediate “B+” and “C+”, but they are, as a rule, conditional.

Class "C" business centers are usually located on the outskirts of the city, for example, on the territory of some industrial zone. Such centers are poorly guarded and do not always have equipped parking. It is not at all necessary for such centers to have cafes; they can also be located far from the metro and main transport hubs, as if in an inconvenient place.

Class "B" business centers are a good option for medium-sized companies - they have a convenient location and parking, most often on the street, guarded. Developed infrastructure near the business center - there are shops and cafes. Most likely, there is a metro station within walking distance, which is convenient for its employees without cars and visitors.

Finally, class “A” business centers are modern, renovated at an international level, equipped with last word equipment, expensive buildings in the city center. They always have convenient access, and most often have underground parking. It's always clean inside and they're guarded the best specialists 6 categories with which the owners of the center have a contract. Here are the “cream of society” - the offices of leading banks, funds, largest Internet projects, trade organizations, other billionaire companies.

Networker

Business centers and office centers are usually divided into classes A, B+, B, C+, C. In fact, most often the management of a business center decides for itself which class to assign, well, deciding on some parameters of the building, but only some are tested by the qualification commission, where in fact, they assign a class for two years.

What is the difference between a class A business center and class B

Mosin rifle

usually only by the ambitions of the owners
cooler decoration and public spaces
definitely this is all a complete sell-out, not a single class A office that I have seen is such
either the elevators are crap or the finishing is blatantly cheap

Leodavinci

Plus, these are also the most modern sound insulation and ventilation systems and the provision of a certain number of parking spaces for a certain number of square meters of office space. Relatively speaking, per 100 sq m of office there are 2 parking spaces. There are more of these places in class A than in class B.
I agree with the first responder. I haven’t seen class A business centers (really “a” class) even in the center of Moscow...

Are you choosing an office in Moscow? First step- choose a business center. Each of them has a generally accepted classification - A, B, C, D. In this article we will help you figure out whichWhat kind of working conditions are offered by business centers of one class or another?

Class A business centers

Business centers with the highest rental costs are class “A”. This class includes only buildings of new construction and, as a rule, in the city center (with rare exceptions).There are very few business centers located in historical buildings among this class- to obtain certification with this prestigious category, an old building must be completelyreconstruct. In fact, rebuild it.

The key factor in obtaining class “A” is the latest, brand new engineering communications (water, heat and power supply systems, external and internal lighting, climate control and ventilation, communication networks, etc.). Also, a class “A” business center must have 2 independent sources of electricity supply or an additional uninterruptible power supply in case of a power outage. Management of all utility systems is centralized, some functions are automated using “smart” technologies. The building of “A” class business centers is serviced by its own team of operation specialists: electricians, plumbers, and repairmen.

Finishing in a class “A” business center can only be at the highest level - no compromises. Original architectural solutions, expensive finishing materials, ultra-modern interior design of common areas. Mandatory requirement- high level of natural light (wall-to-wall windows). Also - high ceilings. Class “A” business centers do not initially imply the format of ready-made offices - all premises are “tailored” to an open layout, so usually the interior decoration of offices is carried out according to the tenants’ orders.

Certification for class “A” assumes an operating age after construction of no more than 5 years - after this, the business center needs to be thoroughly updated in order to keep up with the rapidly developing international standards. Therefore, many class “A” business centers eventually move into the next oldest category “B”.

The internal infrastructure is very developed - cafes and restaurants, shops, banks and ffitness centers, beauty salons and much more. Class "A" is aimed at international Business, therefore, another distinctive feature of these business centers are large conference rooms equipped with the latest technology.

There are never any problems with parking in a class A business center. Underground parking is required here, which is dictated by the geography of the location - only the city center, where there are always problems with above-ground parking. The parking lot is designed at a minimum of 1 parking space per 100 meters of office space.

Safety is also class “A”. All common areas are under video surveillance, the building and surrounding area are under 24-hour security, mandatory automated access control to the territory of the business center.

Only the largest international and Russian companies, with a solid annual profit. Examples of such business centers: the fashionable Lotte Plaza, Krylatsky Hills, where such IT giants as Microsoft, Cisco and Intel sit, and, of course, the skyscraper towers in Moscow City.

Class B business centers

Class “B” business centers can be located in new or reconstructed and re-equipped old buildings and ancient Moscow mansions, with high-quality engineering communications. As we said above, class “B” business centers are former class “A” offices after 5 years of operation. Therefore, offices of category “B” are close to class “A” premises in many characteristics. Often the differences are not fundamental. But due to the lack international class“A”, which gives the business center an elitism - business centers “B” are much more affordable in terms of rental rates.

Geographical requirements - walking distance from the metro and good transport accessibility, location close to the main Moscow highways. A mandatory attribute of class B business centers is convenient access and secure parking. An optional option is underground parking.

The design and renovation of class B business centers is modern, finished with quality materials. The facades of buildings often do not lag behind the “A” class in aesthetics. Developed infrastructure - shops, consumer services (for example, printing), cafes and restaurant complexes. Some Class B business centers have fitness centers.

To receive a "B" certification, a business center must also provide high security tenants, so there are always modern systems video surveillance, 24-hour security, limited access to the building.

A Class B business center is a standard of comfort and standard of living for modern residents of the capital. Typical tenants in a business center of this class are medium and large businesses.

Class C business centers

This class of business centers includes, first of all, old Soviet-era buildings. Most often they are located in industrial zones of residential areas - research institutes, administrative buildings, factories, etc. Hence the unpresentable façade of the building, old renovations in common spaces. A typical picture - long gray corridors with dim lighting and great amount doors leading to small rooms. In the offices themselves, repairs are minimal - if the tenant wants to work in more comfortable conditions, he must complete the finishing work on his own and at his own expense.

Engineering systems in class “C” business centers are outdated. In addition to water and electricity, the minimum program is heating in the cold season (often very unstable), general ventilation, Internet access (not always, sometimes the tenant himself has to do it). More options - depending on your luck. In the vast majority of cases, the air conditioning function is performed by the good old vents. If air conditioning is needed, the tenant will have to pay for it out of his own pocket.

The infrastructure is limited or completely absent - you won’t find cafes or shops here. The maximum is a canteen (most often in one of the buildings inside a huge industrial zone). Security - watchman at the checkpoint.

As a rule, business centers of this class are located in residential areas of the city and are remote from the metro - you can get to them on your own only by public transport. Parking for car owners is spontaneous, in nearby courtyards.

The realities of the business real estate market in Moscow are such that class “C” business centers are becoming the forced choice of small businesses. Because these are the business centers that offer escalating prices for small companies.

What are the roots of this problem? The fact is that the owners of class business centers"A" and "B" As a rule, offices are rented out only in large areas. They are interested in working with large tenants- 200, 300, 1000 square meters, and so on. Small businesses that need small offices under 100 square meters simply do not fit into their business model.

Class “D” business centers

These are premises in need of major repairs - converted basement and semi-basement premises transferred to the non-residential apartment stock. Without security, with dilapidated communications, without the Internet - Spartan conditions for the most undemanding tenants. The most unpresentable option for business centers is for micro-businesses with minimal means for rent.

A little about the pros and cons

Pros and cons next to the business center class - “B+”, “A-” - this is a designation of how close the business center is to the neighboring class. That is, “B+” is a business center that falls slightly short of “A” class.

Now small businesses can afford a class “B” business center

“Delovoi” decided to correct the injustice in the commercial real estate market and give small businesses the opportunity to work in decent conditions. We purchased a large area in three Moscow B+ class business centers and divided it into small offices that small businesses need - from 13 to 60 square meters. Now prestigious business centers with comfortable offices are available even to small companies.

The cost of a workplace is from 13,490 to 15,990 rubles per month. The rental price already includes: high-speed unlimited Internet, secretary services, public utilities, daily cleaning, security.

Choose to work in one of the prestigious B+ class business centers:

"Omega Plaza" is an ultra-modern class business center for those who want to live in the rhythm modern business. A building with a unique interior - exclusive fountains, fireplace, Swarovski chandelier, panoramic elevators and art exhibitions. Developed infrastructure: fitness club with a swimming pool, cozy cafes and trendy restaurants, bank branches, consumer services, shops and beauty salons.

Our tenants at Omega Plaza take the panoramic elevator to their floor every morning and admire the crystal chandeliers with Swarovski crystals.

“Arma” is that fashionable business district, which is famous for its high rental prices. But not in “Business”. On the territory of "Arma" there is a fitness center, restaurants and cafes, fashion clubs, a large guest parking. Next to Arma are the art quarters Art Play and Winzavod. One of the most affordable options in the Central Administrative District for small businesses.

Even small businesses can now operate 3 minutes from the Garden Ring in the fashionable Arma business district.

"Alekseevskaya Tower" is a modern business center in the north of Moscow with a beautiful glass facade reminiscent of the architecture of skyscrapers. 18 above-ground office and 3 underground parking floors, intelligent high-speed elevators, modern engineering and communication systems, convenient infrastructure (shops, services, restaurant complex).

"Alekseevskaya Tower" is one of the best business centers in the north of Moscow.

Modern trends in the development of society are putting forward new conditions for organizing the work of various business entities. The building in which the offices are located must ensure their normal functioning.

To do this, non-residential premises must have a number of qualities. To make it easier for tenants to navigate the large number of existing real estate market offers, office classes have been defined. Each of them is characterized by a set of qualities. Which office classes exist and how to navigate them should be considered in more detail.

Why is classification needed?

The prestige of a particular premises should be taken into account when organizing own business. To simplify this process, a classification of offices was invented, which has a scale in the form of Latin letters: A, B, C, D.

Each variety has its own qualities. This classification is rather arbitrary, so groups of non-residential premises have their own subgroups. The same is true for the first two categories - class A and class B offices have several varieties.

Knowledge of the features of each premises should be taken into account when choosing them for a certain type of business. The landlord, understanding what class his property belongs to, can correctly navigate the price. It is also extremely important for owners of various companies to take into account the class of the premises. After all, without the appropriate conditions, it is sometimes simply impossible to achieve success.

Category A

Class A offices are the most elite types of real estate intended for organizing a business. They are located in new business complexes, where the most favorable conditions for the functioning of offices have been created.

The construction of these premises was carried out taking into account all engineering requirements, and their layout was most successful. The decoration of class A premises is distinguished by modernity and high quality materials:

• all communications and life support systems comply with standards and building regulations;
• it is easy to get to such offices;
• in these premises there are conference rooms equipped with the latest technology, workplaces are equipped with high-quality office equipment and communications equipment;
• Such a business center has high-quality security systems.

There should be a closed underground parking area with an area of ​​1 car per 60 sq. m. office premises. And for workers in such offices everything is created the necessary conditions life and recreation.

Group A subclasses

In order to better understand the main qualities of elite premises, the classes of Group A offices are divided into subcategories A+, A and A-.

In the first case, the premises have all the requirements listed below without exception. However, even the most elite rental properties may have some shortcomings. If these deviations are single and insignificant, the premises are classified as group A.

But in case of non-compliance with several moderately important requirements, the office can be classified as category A-.

Basic requirements for A+ buildings

Elite office classes must have all of the following characteristics without exception in order to be classified as A+.

1. They should be located in or near the central business district, near transport links.
2. The facility must have a transparent system for accounting for operating costs.
3. There should be an entrance group and a foyer.
4. The height from floor to ceiling in 90% of rooms is at least 2.7 m.
5. Secure parking (not counting spontaneous parking) has 1 parking space per 60 sq. m. office space.
6. The energy supply must be at least 50 W per 1 sq. m. rented premises. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is at least 2 pipes.
7. The layout is open, with a grid of columns.
8. Fiber optic telephone systems and the Internet ensure full workflow execution.
9. Common areas included in the payment make up no more than 12% of the rental area.

Category B

The characteristics of offices assigned class B differ slightly from the previous category. They may not be as upscale, have a less favorable location, or have fewer services.

Quality standards are constantly increasing the requirements for rented non-residential premises. Sometimes, after several years of intensive use, a prestigious office also falls into a lower category. Class B may lose some of its previously existing qualities.

If a company does not need to rent premises for representation purposes, management most often pays attention to category B. It is more designed for a work environment rather than maintaining the organization’s reputation.

Class B Traits

Office class B is characterized by a number of features.

1. Most often, its location is not so advantageous.
2. Such premises may also not be located in specialized office complexes (previously it was some other residential or industrial building).
3. The range of services is somewhat limited.
4. The decoration of the premises is made of high-quality, but inexpensive materials.
5. Such buildings have parking, but, for example, it can be located in the open air.

These are economy class premises that have a significantly lower rental cost. In general, such offices meet all the requirements of international norms and standards, but their characteristics are somewhat limited.

Group B subclasses

The characteristics of class B offices differ from B+ in the absence of at least one minor parameter. A more elite type of building for organizing offices has a number of distinctive features.

Such non-residential premises can be easily reached along the main road. They are located in new or completely reconstructed buildings. Management and documentation are controlled by professionals.

The height of the premises allows the installation of suspended ceilings. B+ offices have secure underground parking, as well as ventilation and air conditioning systems. High-quality communications of various types are carried out here.

The building must have an entrance and a hall. The elevators work well. New windows provide more than enough daylight. The finishing is made of inexpensive but high-quality materials. If one insignificant of the listed parameters is missing, the office is classified as category B.

Class C

Class C offices are inferior to the previous ones in a number of characteristics.

1. They can be removed from the central transport intersection.
2. Such buildings are characterized by a poor level of maintenance.
3. There may not be sufficient parking space or a complete set of furniture and office equipment necessary for staff work.
4. Most often, such offices are organized in old post-Soviet buildings that were not built taking into account all modern requirements.

Being poorly suited for organizing the work of employees of any company, these buildings are considered unprestigious.

There are no interior renovations; at most, the landlord could restore the facade. Maintenance is either absent or carried out by the owner. There may be problems with paperwork.

But the Class C building has secure surface parking. There is also a 24-hour security system. Most often, although not in sufficient quantities, there are conditions for rest and welfare of employees.

Category D

Class D offices are located in former administrative buildings, institutes and other institutions built a long time ago. As a rule, repairs to them were carried out a long time ago.

There are also rooms that look quite solid from the outside. Usually these are buildings former institutes. They may even have presentable libraries and printing presses.

But the internal layout and communication systems do not at all correspond to modern ideas about office space. Such buildings can be located anywhere. Getting to them is sometimes extremely difficult.

This segment attracts tenants due to its cost - in this case it is more than affordable. This class of offices is chosen by small firms for which the issue of presentability does not play a significant role.

But the pursuit of savings sometimes results in significant costs, since such premises often require major repairs. The tenant will spend significant sums on it. And the lack of basic canteens, parking and normal life support systems makes the work of the staff extremely difficult.

Having become familiar with the concept of office classes, it will be easier for a tenant to determine which premises are best suited for a particular business.