104 Customs Street West
Viaduct Harbour, Auckland City
Revitalised character
Market Lane is a place where Auckland’s commercial story loops back on itself and starts again in a new way. The old City Markets Building is being transformed into a contemporary waterfront hub where history, hospitality and high-performing workplaces all share the same address.
Market Lane reimagines the original Auckland City Markets Building as a dynamic mixed-use destination in a vibrant waterfront setting. It brings together bespoke hospitality and retail, private offices, A-grade commercial suites, and concierge-style storage, all tailored to occupiers who want more than a standard offering.
Inside, beautiful high-stud spaces, new lift access, upgraded amenities, and contemporary fit-outs create work environments that feel generous, light, and designed. It is a place for like-minded businesses looking for a distinctive home that signals ambition and personality.
Curated spaces
Hospitality
Tap into the drawcard of the established Daikoku Japanese Restaurant and position your venue alongside, with three additional hospitality spaces available from 65 sqm to 188 sqm.
Direct street-level access off Customs Street West, new facade and street engagement, 5.8 meter internal studs, polished floors and elevated zones set the scene for standout bars, restaurants or cafes.
Centralised mechanical services and shared amenities keep fit-out simplify and de-risk the fit-out process so operators can focus on concept, brand and experience.
Private office
Secure purpose-built private office suites right off the ground floor lobby, fully fitted and ready for teams of 1 to 4 people to move straight in.
This is not a high-cost, membership-style offering, with generous suites allowing businesses to create their own dedicated environment with genuine privacy and presence.
High-stud ceilings and contemporary design are supported by shared amenities including a lounge, boardroom with AV, kitchen/bar, and hyper fibre access, delivering a polished plug-and-play solution.
On Level 2, four turnkey office suites from 230 sqm to 373 sqm minimise upfront capital outlay and fast-track occupation. A shared entrance, lounge and new lift lobby combine to create a welcoming arrival point for both staff and clients.
With a 4 meter stud, authentic heritage character, good levels of natural light, upgraded HVAC and new shared lounge and amenities, these suites will offer a cool, design-led alternative to conventional corporate waterfront office space.
Waterfront Auckland
Sitting directly between Viaduct Harbour and Commercial Bay, Market Lane enjoys a prime waterfront position at the heart of Auckland’s CBD. Commercial Bay delivers Auckland’s newest and most sought-after corporate destination, while Viaduct Harbour is the city’s premier hospitality precinct with over 30 bars and restaurants, placing Market Lane squarely between business and lifestyle.
Immediately to the east, the proposed Downtown West development will add two new towers with office, apartment and hotel accommodation, lifting the profile of the wider precinct. The planned removal of the Hobson Street overbridge, and new vehicle and pedestrian layouts will significantly improve access, visibility and street presentation.
Just a five-minute walk from the upgraded CRL-enabled Britomart Station, the main bus interchange and multiple parking buildings, Market Lane is exceptionally well connected for staff, clients and visitors.
Where commerce began
Originally constructed in 1917, the Auckland City Markets Building stood in the heart of the city’s original markets quarter. It housed some of Auckland’s earliest fruit and vegetable auction houses, including Produce Markets, Turners & Growers and Radley & Co.
For more than 80 years, this was a vibrant dockside hub where much of Auckland’s early commerce took shape. Today, that legacy is being honoured as Market Lane is reimagined to balance its heritage character with contemporary design and modern amenity.
With the guidance of Ignite Architects, the refurbishment will celebrate the building’s laneway position, the distinctive concrete structure, and generous ceiling heights, restoring it close to its original form where possible to deliver a unique character building - future-ready environment for today’s occupiers.
From produce market to vibrant business hub, proudly carrying a rich legacy since 1917.
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