Discovering Slovakia's Top Office Spaces

CBRE, a leader in commercial real estate, has officially launched registration for the 10th annual 'CBRE Office roka' competition. This prestigious event celebrates and recognizes the very best office spaces throughout Slovakia, setting industry standards for design, functionality, and employee experience. It's an invaluable showcase for businesses looking to understand current trends and what truly makes an exceptional workplace.

Key Criteria for Workplace Excellence

The competition meticulously evaluates offices based on a comprehensive set of criteria that go beyond mere aesthetics. Judges look for exceptional design and functionality, alongside a strong commitment to sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) elements. Crucially, the competition also assesses how an office space fosters corporate culture, supports innovative solutions, and ultimately enhances employee productivity and wellbeing. These benchmarks are essential considerations for any business planning its next office move or redesign.

How to Participate: Registration and Application Details

Firms eager to showcase their office excellence can register their spaces between January 12 and February 16, 2026. The application process is streamlined and conducted entirely online. Applicants are required to provide basic office information, including size and location, a detailed descriptive text, their business segment, up to 12 high-quality photos, and one video no longer than 1.5 minutes. This detailed submission ensures a thorough representation of each competing office.

Categories that Define Modern Workplaces

The 'CBRE Office roka' competition features a range of categories designed to recognize diverse aspects of office excellence:

  • Office as Company DNA: Celebrating spaces that perfectly embody the company's core values and identity.
  • Innovative Office: Highlighting offices that feature cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking design.
  • ESG Office: Recognizing leadership in environmental, social, and governance practices within the workplace.
  • Most Sympathetic Office: Awarding spaces that evoke a strong sense of comfort and positive atmosphere.
  • Absolute Winner: The ultimate prize for the overall best office space.

Adding a special dimension to this milestone 10th anniversary, a new category, 'Office of the Decade', will be introduced. This category will select an unparalleled winner from all previous absolute winners, celebrating enduring excellence in office design and functionality.

The Esteemed "All Stars" Jury

Each submission will be carefully reviewed and judged by an expert panel described as an 'All Stars' jury. This panel comprises seasoned professionals and industry leaders, ensuring a rigorous and fair evaluation process that identifies truly outstanding workplaces.

Why These Insights Matter for Your Business

For businesses currently searching for new office or warehouse space, or contemplating a workplace transformation, the 'CBRE Office roka' competition offers invaluable insights. The award-winning offices serve as powerful examples of best practices in design, sustainability, technology integration, and employee experience. By observing these benchmarks, companies can make more informed decisions about creating an optimal environment that attracts talent, fosters innovation, and supports long-term success. More information about the competition and past winners can be found at www.officeroka.sk.

Source: kancelarie.sk