Tenancies/Tenure
Phase 1
- Purchase as part of JV with Moorfield Group 2010-2015
- Purchased during recession with c27% void. Sold with 11% void
- Retained to manage with Hudson for 12 months
Phase 2
- Purchased for BriTel Pension Fund (Federated Hermes) March 2018
- Retained as Specialist Advisors
Creation of new European HQ for Spire – 30,000 sq ft
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New reception and common areas in Skypark 3. c20,000 sq ft
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Planning secured and improvements to retail frontages
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Fresh masterplanning of main campus
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Commencement of fresh round of office refurbishments c45,000 sq ft
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New letting of restaurant unit and café container in the central square
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Creation of CAT A+ fully fitted and furnished workspace
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New signage schemes in receptions
New site road improvements underway. Phase 1 complete
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New extended south facing garden area
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Creation of new cycling facility with 250 bike spaces, changing rooms, showers, lockers, drying room and bike maintenance area
Implementation of site wide art installations in common walkways, lift lobbies and a rotating gallery in main reception
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Improvements on ESG – recycling, energy efficiency, EV charging, garden areas, reduction of car spaces
Preparation and progressing feasibility and development proposals for adjacent sites
Design of a 140,000 sq ft grade A office scheme for adjacent development site
Subsequent redesign to alternative scheme with two detached building to permit maximum flexibility for occupiers
Detailed planning consents secured
Full feasibility on student residence scheme
Produced a music streaming event to showcase local talent while Covid restrictions prevented live events
Creation of 24hr concierge service and a range of on-site tenant services including: prescription delivery, dry cleaning, car valeting, bike maintenance, beauty and fitness
Launched wide scale PR programme, social media campaigns and regular e-campaigns for site wide communications
Worked with Arts & Business Scotland to produce bespoke artwork for common areas
Carried out detailed market research on site. End result was 100% of existing businesses would recommend Skypark to other businesses
Implementation of regular tenant events including monthly socials with pop up retail, local musicians and catering; bake sales; spinathons; film club events; Christmas annual fair; annual summer themed events with charity fundraising – abseils, zip wires, giant water slides, music festivals and more
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We engage with and support local charities, schools and community groups through fundraising, sponsorship, support and raising awareness
Worked with The Glasgow School of Art on a Curatorial Fellowship to give early-career opportunities to five Glasgow-based curators in a bid to support and nurture future artistic talent in Scotland
Creation and implementation of bespoke app to facilitate bookings of on-site services, promote local business discounts and more
Engaging marketing campaigns through on-site billboards, branded product distributions for perspective tenants and viewings
Supported Federated Hermes event for COP 26
Launched VIP card offering local business discounts
Sponsorship of Glasgow School of Art degree show two years running
Hosted art events – Glasgow International Festival of Visual Arts, Art Pistol, bi-monthly art exhibitions in gallery space, artist in residence to benefit and engage tenants