Ancillary Office Space Within a Modern Logistics Development
Businesses looking to consolidate their office and logistics operations will find this 2,251 sq ft ancillary office at Xilin Districentre D a practical option in Singapore’s eastern logistics corridor. Located on the 8th floor, the office forms part of a modern warehouse development that allows companies to operate administrative functions close to their warehousing and distribution activities. The development itself comprises warehouse floors with dedicated ancillary office spaces, making it particularly suitable for logistics companies, freight forwarders, e-commerce operators, distributors and businesses requiring close coordination between office staff and warehouse personnel.
Unlike a conventional office building, this unit is positioned within an industrial development where office functions complement warehouse operations. This arrangement enables businesses to improve operational efficiency by reducing travel between administrative teams and warehouse staff while remaining within a professionally managed business environment.
Strategic Location Near Changi Airport and Changi Business Park
Xilin Districentre D is located at 6 Changi South Street 2, placing it within one of Singapore’s key logistics and industrial precincts.
The property enjoys excellent connectivity via both the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) and the East Coast Parkway (ECP), allowing quick access to other parts of Singapore. It is also situated approximately six minutes from Singapore Changi Airport, making it particularly attractive for businesses involved in air freight, import-export activities and regional distribution.
The development is equally close to Singapore Expo, Changi Business Park, and the upcoming Xilin MRT Station on the Downtown Line extension, further enhancing accessibility for both staff and visitors.
Efficient 2,251 Sq Ft Office Layout
The ancillary office occupies the yellow-highlighted section on the typical floor plan, while the remainder of the level is allocated to warehouse space.
The office features a largely open-plan layout with a curved frontage lined with full-height windows. This configuration allows tenants to organise the space according to their operational needs without being constrained by numerous structural partitions.
The quadrant-shaped floor plate provides flexibility for a variety of workplace configurations, including:
- Open-plan workstations
- Team collaboration areas
- Executive offices
- Meeting and training rooms
- Reception and waiting lounge
- Discussion corners
- Filing and storage rooms
The layout is particularly suitable for companies intending to create a collaborative workplace while retaining the flexibility to partition individual offices where required.
Excellent Natural Lighting Throughout
One of the strongest features of the office is its impressive amount of natural daylight.
The curved perimeter is fitted with a continuous row of large windows, allowing daylight to penetrate deep into the workspace. With its elevated eighth-floor position, the office enjoys an open outlook over the surrounding business park, creating a brighter and more comfortable working environment.
The abundance of natural light reduces reliance on artificial lighting during the day while helping to create a more pleasant workplace for employees.
Spacious Open Workspace With Flexible Planning
Internally, the office is presented largely as an open shell, providing incoming tenants with significant flexibility during their fit-out.
Several rounded structural columns are positioned around the perimeter, leaving the central floor area largely unobstructed. This makes it easier to implement various office layouts without compromising circulation or visibility across the workspace.
Depending on operational requirements, businesses could configure the office for:
- Customer service operations
- Corporate headquarters
- Regional administrative office
- Call centre functions
- Design studios
- Sales offices
- Training facilities
- Project management teams
The generous floor plate also provides sufficient room to accommodate breakout spaces, informal collaboration zones or additional meeting rooms.
Existing Ceiling and Building Services
The office retains its suspended ceiling grid complete with integrated lighting and air-conditioning diffusers, providing a solid foundation for future reinstatement works.
Although prospective tenants may choose to modernise portions of the ceiling during renovation, much of the existing infrastructure remains in place, helping reduce the extent of fit-out required before occupation.
The generous ancillary office ceiling height within Xilin Districentre D ranges from approximately 2.9 metres to 4.6 metres, creating a more spacious working environment than many conventional industrial offices.
Dedicated Lift Lobby Access
Access to the office is via a dedicated lift lobby that serves the ancillary office portion of the floor.
The lift lobby is clean, spacious and well-maintained, providing a professional arrival experience for both staff and visitors. The lobby also connects directly to the fire escape staircase, ensuring clear emergency egress.
One important operational consideration is that the ancillary office is served by a single passenger lift. For many small to medium-sized businesses, this is unlikely to pose an issue, but organisations with exceptionally high visitor traffic should take this into account when planning daily operations.
Shared Washroom Located Outside the Office
Unlike conventional office buildings where washrooms are located within the tenancy, this ancillary office uses a shared washroom located outside the unit.
The washroom is positioned immediately beside the lift lobby and adjacent to the staircase, making it easily accessible while preserving the full internal office area for productive workspace.
Businesses planning pantry or internal office layouts will therefore benefit from not having internal toilet facilities occupying valuable floor space.
Suitable for Businesses Supporting Warehouse Operations
As an ancillary office within a logistics development, the space is best suited for businesses whose office activities support warehousing or industrial operations.
Potential occupiers include:
- Freight forwarders
- Third-party logistics providers (3PL)
- Import and export companies
- E-commerce operators
- Distribution businesses
- Supply chain management firms
- Procurement offices
- Engineering support teams
- Regional sales and administrative offices
Being located within the same development as warehouse facilities enables faster communication between office and operational staff while simplifying day-to-day logistics.
Building Specifications
Xilin Districentre D has been purpose-built to support logistics and industrial occupiers with a range of operational facilities, including:
- 24-hour security surveillance
- BCA Green Mark Gold Award
- Three cargo lifts, each with a 4,000 kg capacity
- One 16-person passenger lift serving the ancillary office
- Ten loading and unloading bays
- Car, lorry and motorcycle parking
- Ancillary office floor loading of 3.5 kN/sqm
- Nearby cafeteria at Xilin Districentre A & B
- Food and retail amenities at Singapore Expo
A Practical Office Solution in Singapore’s Eastern Logistics Hub
For businesses seeking an office that complements warehouse operations, this 2,251 sq ft ancillary office at Xilin Districentre D offers a highly functional workspace within one of Singapore’s established logistics districts.
Its bright, open layout, flexible planning opportunities, generous natural lighting, and close proximity to Changi Airport and Changi Business Park make it well-suited for companies involved in logistics, distribution, and regional operations.
While prospective tenants should note that the office is accessed via a single passenger lift and that the shared washroom is located outside the unit beside the lift lobby, these characteristics are typical of ancillary office spaces within logistics developments and allow the office itself to maximise usable internal floor area.
For businesses looking to integrate office administration with nearby warehouse operations while benefiting from excellent transport connectivity, this space represents a practical and efficient leasing opportunity.
Article contributed by Jerry Wong.
Jerry Wong is a realtor at Propnex Realty, bringing a rich background in interior and lighting design to his work. He loves exploring diverse spaces and observing the transformative power of real estate. Beyond his professional role, Jerry finds his greatest fulfillment in connecting people with the right properties, gaining immense satisfaction from helping clients achieve their dreams.
