Marlet Property Group Secures Landmark Letting with Workday at College Square

Marlet Property Group Secures Landmark Letting with Workday at College Square

416,000 sq ft deal marks the largest single European office letting since 2021

Marlet Property Group, in partnership with M&G Real Estate, is proud to confirm the signing of a circa 416,000 sq ft office letting with US-based tech titan Workday at our flagship College Square scheme in Dublin.

Workday will occupy the entire ‘super prime’ office component of College Square, which will serve as its new EMEA headquarters. This letting represents the largest single office deal in Europe since the pandemic and marks a major milestone for the Dublin office market.

The new office will consolidate Workday’s Ireland-based workforce of over 2,000 employees from two separate locations into one unified, purpose-built hub. This follows Workday’s prior commitment to substantial space at the Tara Street scheme, further underscoring their long-standing presence in Dublin and reaffirming the city’s position as Europe’s tech capital.

Workday, a global leader in HR and workforce management technology, selected College Square following a thorough evaluation process, ultimately opting not to pursue the development of a standalone 550,000 sq ft campus in Grangegorman.

College Square – developed by Marlet Property Group on the former sites of Apollo House and College House – is set to be completed in June 2025, with Workday beginning its fit-out shortly thereafter. In addition to the office space, the 22-storey development also includes 58 residential rental units and ground-floor retail, all within one of Dublin’s most sustainable and ambitious new buildings.

Pat Crean, Chief Executive at Marlet Property Group, commented:

“We welcome Workday to College Square, marking a significant milestone for Dublin’s office market. Securing Workday as a tenant for this landmark development is a testament to the quality of the College Square building and its prime location.”

Martin Towns, Deputy Global Head at M&G Real Estate, added:

“College Square exemplifies our global strategy for the office sector, of having modern buildings in desirable locations – such as the business districts within London, Paris and Seoul to attract blue-chip companies and meet their occupational needs.
Workday’s letting is a significant vote of confidence in the enduring appeal of Dublin as Europe’s leading destination for global tech businesses. It is also testament to the sustainability credentials, amenity provision and build quality of the scheme – each of which play an important role in attracting and retaining the best of Ireland’s talent.”

Assal Yavari, Vice President of Global Real Estate and Safety at Workday, said:

“Dublin is Workday’s headquarters in the EMEA region, and this move to College Square signifies our commitment to further investment and growth in the country. We’re happy to bring our talented Dublin teams together under one roof, where we will drive AI innovation, deepen our engagement within the Dublin technology community, and grow our European presence.”

Marlet is proud to deliver one of Dublin’s most transformative developments, reinforcing the city’s global reputation as a centre for innovation, sustainability, and world-class design.