How the WELL movement is creating healthier buildings across Asia Pacific

Across the Asia-Pacific region, organisations are transforming their spaces by engaging with WELL and creating environments that advance human health and wellbeing. With nearly 100 million square metres of building assets spanning real estate, finance, design and construction, WELL is being adopted in diverse spaces from restored heritage buildings housing performing arts centres to premium office spaces and international banks to commercial developments, demonstrating its broad impact across industry sectors.

Here’s how the WELL pathway is truly transforming organisations in Australia, India, Singapore, Japan, and beyond. 

Thomas Dixon Centre, Brisbane: WELL Certified at the Platinum Level

The Queensland Ballet’s Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane is the world’s first performing arts organisation to achieve WELL Certification at the Platinum level. Housed in a heritage-listed building, the Centre underwent a complex restoration to become a model for health-focused design in the arts space. Key features include the 351-seat Talbot Theatre, wellness suite, dance studios, rooftop terrace, restaurant, and public art. 

6&8 Parramatta Square, Sydney: Australia’s largest WELL Certified building

6&8 Parramatta Square is Australia’s largest building to achieve WELL Certification. This 55-storey tower, the final stage of a major city precinct, offers premium office space and advanced end-of-trip amenities such as bicycle parking, healthy vending machines, hydration stations, and premium change facilities. Developed by Walker Corporation, it sets a benchmark for sustainable, health-focused urban development.

CapitaLand: First WELL Equity Rated real estate developer in Singapore 

CapitaLand is the first real estate developer in Singapore to earn the WELL Equity Rating, highlighting its focus on health, safety, equity and diversity through DEI initiatives. CapitaLand’s WELL achievements extend across Singapore, China, and Vietnam, promoting wellbeing and inclusivity for employees and communities. Notable milestones include Ascendas Alpha Park’s precertification, 7 SPD’s WELL Core Certification at the Gold level, and AIA Financial Center’s WELL Health-Safety Rating.

Embassy REIT, India: Global leader in WELL Certified spaces

Embassy REIT leads globally with 183 WELL achievements across its office portfolio. Nearly half of its 90 evaluated buildings are Gold certified, and all have the WELL Health-Safety Rating, reflecting the company’s commitment to creating people-first spaces. Recognised by WELL president and CEO Rachel Hodgdon, Embassy’s leadership in health and sustainability sets a new industry benchmark for workplace wellbeing.

Mori Building: Two WELL Certifications at the Platinum level in Tokyo

Mori Building achieved two WELL Certifications at the Platinum level for Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, the largest WELL Certified building in Japan, and Toranomon Hills Station Tower. Counted among the most iconic commercial developments on Tokyo’s skyline, both projects prioritise physical activity, healthy dining, and advanced air filtration, reinforcing Mori’s commitment to health and wellbeing.

MSD: 17 WELL Certifications and two WELL Rating achievements across Asia-Pacific

MSD, a global biopharmaceutical leader, has expanded its WELL portfolio with 17 certifications and two WELL Ratings across Asia-Pacific. Recent Gold certifications include sites in Bangkok, Seoul, China (3 locations) and Tokyo, while Auckland and Pune received the WELL Health-Safety Rating, and MSD Australia earned the WELL Equity Rating, all of which support MSD’s global focus on human wellbeing.

Conclusion

As the Asia-Pacific region closes in on a billion square feet of WELL-engaged space, these pioneering projects showcase the transformative, people-first potential of WELL across sectors, creating healthier, more inclusive and innovative environments for all.

Originally published on WELL.

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