The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a long-term lease agreement with the Origo One Class A office complex for 210 m² of office space. NIB’s relocation to larger premises at Origo One reflects the continued growth of the Bank’s activities across the Baltic region and further reinforces the Riga Central Business District’s position as a leading centre for business and finance in the Baltics. Its central location provides excellent access to both business infrastructure and major transport connections, making it an ideal choice for forward-looking organisations.

The new office at Origo One will provide NIB with a modern, sustainable workplace designed to the highest international standards, located in the heart of Riga, adjacent to the city’s main public transport hub and the future Rail Baltica Central Station.

“NIB’s decision to choose Origo One is a significant endorsement of the Riga Central Business District’s growing position as an internationally competitive business and financial destination. More and more international companies and financial institutions are prioritising sustainable infrastructure, premium-quality work environments and strategically located office space. The arrival of organisations such as NIB not only strengthens Origo One’s position as a Class A office complex but also contributes to the continued development of the Riga Central Business District as one of the Baltics’ leading business and financial centres,” says Evija Majevska, Commercial Director of Linstow Baltic and Origo multifunctional centre.

“The opening of NIB’s Riga office in 2023 was an important milestone in bringing the Bank closer to its Baltic owners, clients and partners. As our activities and engagement across the region have continued to grow, the relocation to larger premises marks the next step in the development of our Baltic hub. The new office will support closer collaboration with stakeholders and help advance investments that contribute to a resilient, sustainable and competitive Nordic-Baltic region,” says Jukka Ahonen, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at NIB.

NIB is the international financial institution of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden. The Bank strengthens the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of the Nordic-Baltic region. By choosing Origo One, NIB joins a growing community of international companies and organisations that have established their operations in the Riga Central Business District.

The 11,500 m² Origo One business centre is a Class A office centre strategically located in Riga’s Central Business District, adjacent to the city’s key transport and commercial infrastructure, including Riga Central Railway Station, Riga International Bus Station, the Old Town, shopping centres, banks and hotels. In addition, significant transport infrastructure improvements are underway in the area, including the implementation of the Rail Baltica project. The direct connection to the Origo shopping centre provides access to a wide range of dining, retail and everyday services. This infrastructure is a key advantage of Origo One for companies seeking to offer their teams a convenient and well-rounded working environment in the very heart of Riga.

In spring 2021, Origo One obtained the world’s leading building sustainability assessment method’s BREEAM certification in the spring of 2021, gaining the highest final rating “Excellent” among all business centres in Latvia at that time. The project emphasizes high standards of energy efficiency, working environment and sustainability to, with the help of nature and environmentally friendly solutions, provide a healthy and comfortable environment for office workers and visitors alike. The Origo One business centre offers Class A modern, functional, and flexible office spaces that meet current market requirements and the needs of businesses. The building is equipped with the latest technologies and eco-friendly solutions that promote energy efficiency and sustainable development. For tenant convenience, there is a spacious underground parking lot with 130 spaces, including electric vehicle charging stations, as well as a bicycle parking area with a self-service repair station. Companies such as Reitan Convenience Latvia (Narvesen and Caffeine), Preses Serviss, Colliers International, LETA, TVNET Group, Entain NCE, RB Rail AS, VGP Industrial Development Latvia and LAFI Serviss have already established their offices at the Origo One business centre.