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Santa Fe is one of the most influential office submarkets in Mexico City and the country. With approximately 1.4 million square meters of corporate space and a significant concentration of Class A+ and A spaces, this area attracts major firms, especially from the financial, real estate, and automotive sectors. Despite its commercial appeal driven by diverse mixed-use and retail properties, this prominent business region has experienced a slow post-pandemic recovery.
According to Alejandro Delgado, Country Manager Mexico at SiiLA, the vacancy rate in Santa Fe (29%) is higher than the average observed in Mexico City (21%). This is partly due to limited gross absorption and the departure of some major tenants, indicating that occupancy fluctuations can significantly impact availability and the overall market dynamics in such a dynamic region dominated by large firms. Nonetheless, Santa Fe remains a magnet for important corporates and ambitious developments, including The Summit Santa Fe by Grupo FREL.
This corporate building, with nearly 52,000 square meters of gross leasable area, stands out for its modern high-quality facilities, cutting-edge technology, efficient architectural layouts, and strategic location on Santa Fe Avenue, opposite La Mexicana Park and behind the Santa Fe Shopping Center.
In an interview with Alejandro Delgado, Alan Rodriguez, Commercial Director of Grupo FREL, noted that The Summit has implemented innovative strategies to adapt to changing market demands.
According to Alan, in a context where lease agreements are becoming more flexible and companies are seeking more compact and efficient spaces for hybrid work, a notable trend in Santa Fe is the growing demand for Plug & Play spaces, which allow companies to move in and operate immediately without significant investment in fittings. Data from SiiLA Market Analytics indicates that around 57% of the office inventory in Mexico City is Pre-Build and Plug & Play.
At The Summit, for example, these spaces range from 300 to 500 square meters and are designed to be flexible and customizable, adapting to each tenant's specific needs. The adaptability of this property's spaces is enhanced through a comprehensive approach that includes commercial and entertainment areas on two levels. Restaurants, coffee shops, leisure spots, and a wellness hub equipped for yoga, functional exercise, and a spa enrich the experience for those who work and visit the building. This multifaceted approach meets the contemporary needs of workspace and positions the corporation as a leader in offering quality office spaces in Santa Fe.
For over 70 years, Grupo FREL has excelled in the residential, corporate, mixed-use, and, more recently, short-term rental sectors. However, this year, the company is developing its first industrial facility.
According to SiiLA SPOT, Mexico's largest and most comprehensive database of available industrial, office, and coworking spaces, Grupo FREL's industrial facility in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, is located in a strategic last-mile area with little availability, just 190 meters from the Periferico beltway and with easy access to the Chamapa-Lecheria Highway. Its access to significant communication and transport routes makes this property ideal for companies looking to strengthen their supply chains and logistics.
In this sense, Alejandro Delgado pointed out that the new development arrives at the right time, as there is a shortage of new buildings in Naucalpan, and the existing ones, which previously served industries like the textile industry, are barely being adapted for last-mile logistic use.
Faced with a limited supply of suitable industrial spaces, the firm plans to build an industrial facility that promises to stand out for its strategic location and design features optimized for logistics operations, including versatile access and generous heights for storage and maneuvering.
Alan Rodriguez not only emphasizes the location of the facility, which facilitates mobility to critical points like Polanco and Ciudad Satelite, but also the optimized design of the property, which maximizes logistic efficiency with a clear height of 10 meters and peaks of up to 12 meters at its highest point, in addition to docks, ramps, and a spacious maneuvering yard. Alan notes that demand has been so high that the facility is likely to be leased even before construction is completed, underscoring the urgent need for this type of infrastructure in the area.
Learn more about Grupo FREL's industrial facility at the following link, or contact us at spot@siila.com.mx.











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