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XDanu, a leader in experience-led, wellness-first coworking spaces, has secured the WELL Coworking Rating for Ground Floor of the Freight Building in Dublin, the first certification of its kind in Ireland.
Launched in October 2024 by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in partnership with The Instant Group, the WELL Coworking Rating is the premier global benchmark for ensuring that shared and flexible workspaces support occupant health, wellbeing and performance. It evaluates factors across air, water, light, nourishment, movement, sound, materials and community engagement.
The Freight Building is a brand-new development, delivered by Glenveagh Properties PLC in 2024, comprising 9,742 sq. m of modern Grade A office space set over 10 floors in Dublin’s North Docklands. XDanu was brought in as a specialist operator to shape the tenant experience on the ground and first floors, integrating WELL principles from the outset. This milestone would not have been possible without the vision of Glenveagh Properties, who had the foresight to embrace WELL principles in the early design stages of The Freight Building. By prioritising health, sustainability, and occupant wellbeing long before it became a regulatory requirement, Glenveagh laid the foundation for what would become Ireland’s first WELL Certified coworking space within the ground floor of the iconic Freight Building. Its partnership with XDanu enabled a seamless integration of wellness-focused strategies from development through to operation—culminating in this landmark recognition.
Edel Flynn, Co-Founder at XDanu, commented: “We’re proud to be the first in Ireland to achieve this landmark rating. It is a clear endorsement of our mission to transform spaces into dynamic, experience-rich environments where creativity, connection and community thrive. WELL is a natural fit because it sets a global benchmark for people-first places – something we strive to deliver in every building we operate. We saw the process as an opportunity to embed wellbeing into the DNA of the space from day one. Our goal now is to attract ambitious companies to the Docklands by showing that investing in wellbeing-led workspace isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a strategic move for talent, retention and innovation.”
The WELL Coworking Rating is integrated with The Instant Group’s global platform, helping occupiers make smarter workspace decisions aligned with their health, wellbeing and ESG goals.
Sam Pickering, Executive Director, Sustainability, The Instant Group, said: “The XDanu Managed floors within the Freight Building sets a new benchmark for coworking in Ireland. It’s an exciting example of how operators like XDanu are leading the way in delivering purpose-led, future-fit work environments. We’re seeing a clear shift in demand towards spaces that prioritise people and planet, and WELL provides a rigorous, globally recognised framework for that.”
Ann-Marie Aguilar, Senior Vice President, IWBI, EMEA, added: “We’re thrilled to celebrate xDanu as the first organisation in Ireland to achieve the WELL Coworking Rating. This milestone reflects xDanu’s commitment to creating shared workspaces that prioritise health, wellbeing, and community. The WELL Coworking Rating was developed to meet the unique needs of flexible and hybrid work environments, and xDanu’s leadership sets a powerful example for coworking spaces across Ireland and beyond.”
Since its launch, the WELL Coworking Rating has been adopted by leading workspace operators, including Clockwise, Landmark, KMC Solutions, Frontier and Industrious’ UK portfolio, made up of key sites at 70 St Mary Axe, 131 Finsbury, 30 Crown Place and 77 Coleman in the City of London.
