Posted on November 16, 2016 by Offices.org.uk
GOOGLE has confirmed that London will be the home of the first wholly owned and designed Google building outside of the United States.
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, announced yesterday that the company will build a ten-storey purpose-built HQ at King’s Cross in London – a major vote of confidence in the capital following the EU referendum result earlier this year.
The new building, designed by Heatherwick Studio and Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), will provide 650,000 sq ft of office space.
It will be Google’s third building at their King’s Cross campus, with the technology giant already occupying 6 Pancras Square, and construction of a second property they’ve leased already underway.
The trio of buildings at the Google campus will eventually accommodate 7,000 employees across 1 million square of office space.
Pichai commented: “Here in the UK, it’s clear to me that computer science has a great future with the talent, educational institutions, and passion for innovation we see all around us. We are committed to the UK and excited to continue our investment in our new King’s Cross campus.”
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “This is a vote of confidence in our great city – creating high-skilled jobs, supporting growth and demonstrating that London is open to business, new investment and talent from around the globe. London is one the world’s leading technology hubs and investment into the capital post-Brexit remains robust, so Google’s expansion will further strengthen our city’s reputation as a global leader in digital technology.”
Joint designers Thomas Heatherwick & Bjarke Ingels added: “From the beginning, the project to give Google a new home in King’s Cross has been extraordinary. Rather than impose a universal style on Google’s buildings in the UK and the USA, we have tried to create an interestingness that fits the scale and the community of King’s Cross. The Silicon Valley startup garage meets the London train sheds in a building that couples clarity with eccentricity and anchors innovation with heritage.“
Aerial view of London’s Kings Cross showing where the new Google HQ will be
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Posted on November 2, 2016 by Offices.org.uk
THE TALLEST skyscraper in the City of London should be completed by 2019, says the investment management company behind it.
AXA Investment Managers Real Assets, representing a consortium of investors, have confirmed that work will continue on the 22 Bishopsgate landmark tower which will be 278 metres tall.
The future of “22” had been in doubt after AXA IM Real Assets’ CEO Pierre Vaquier said in June the project would be reviewed following the outcome of the EU Referendum but the company has confirmed the project will now go ahead.
But in an announcement last week he confirmed the development would still go ahead. Vaquier commented: “Our ongoing commitment to 22 Bishopsgate reflects our firm belief, and that of our clients and partners, in this development project, aligned to the fact we are taking a long term view of this investment.”
The 62 storey office building will become the 2nd tallest skycraper in the country, second only to the Shard in London Bridge Quarter.
22 will have 1,291,700 sq ft of office space and over 40,000 sq ft of restaurants, retail outlets and viewing galleries.
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Posted on September 28, 2016 by Offices.org.uk
TECH giant Apple will have a huge new office presence in the redeveloped Battersea Power Station, it has been announced.
The California-based company is to lease 500,000 sq ft of office space in the main boiler house of the Grade II* listed former coal-fired power station which is currently being redeveloped.
1400 staff will be relocated from other offices to the new six-storey Apple campus which the company expects to move in to in 2021.
The deal means that Apple will occupy 40% of the office space available at the mixed-use redevelopment of the iconic property adjacent to the Thames in Battersea. Once complete, there will also be hundreds of new homes as well as shops, restaurants, hotels and arts spaces.
Rob Tincknell, CEO of Battersea Power Station Development Company, commented:
“We are delighted that Apple has chosen to make Battersea Power Station its home in 2021. It is testament to our fantastic building and the wider regeneration of the 42-acre site which offers a carefully curated mix of homes, businesses and leisure amidst extraordinary open spaces and new transport links. It has always been our clear objective to create one of London’s most thriving new communities and this commitment from Apple will undoubtedly help us achieve our goal.”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan added, “I am delighted that Apple is moving into Battersea Power Station, helping to generate new jobs and economic prosperity for Londoners.”
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Posted on August 2, 2016 by Offices.org.uk
A MAJOR study has concluded that office workers can eliminate the health risks of sitting down throughout the working day by doing an hour of exercise.
An hour’s brisk walking or cycling for pleasure can offset the dangers of being desk-bound for eight hours, says the report which has been published by the Lancet.
Increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers have been linked to physical inactivity which is associated with 5 million deaths a year globally.
The Lancet’s recommendation of 60-75 minutes of physical activity per day far exceeds current World Health Organisation guidelines which say adults should do at least 150 mins of physical activity per week.
Leader author of the report, Professor Ulf Ekelund from the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, Norway and the University of Cambridge, says:
“There has been a lot of concern about the health risks associated with today’s more sedentary lifestyles. Our message is a positive one: it is possible to reduce – or even eliminate – these risks if we are active enough, even without having to take up sports or go to the gym.”
He continues: “For many people who commute to work and have office-based jobs, there is no way to escape sitting for prolonged periods of time. For these people in particular, we cannot stress enough the importance of getting exercise, whether it’s getting out for a walk at lunchtime, going for a run in the morning or cycling to work.”
Data from 1 million people was analysed as part of the study, which can be read in full here.
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Posted on July 12, 2016 by Rob Powell
TWENTY striking sculptures have been placed around some of the City of London’s most iconic office buildings.
The eclectic collection by seventeen high profile artists includes a seven-metre-tall cast iron bust and a magic lantern in the shows of the Gherkin at St Mary Axe.
Also on display are steel & stone sculptures inspired by the stars and constellations next to the Leadenhall Building and colourful interlocking loops made from lead at the entrance to 99 Bishopsgate.
The sculptures are part of the Civic Trust award winning Sculpture in the City initiative.
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Posted on June 22, 2016 by Offices.org.uk
DOZENS of firefighters were called out this morning to tackle a blaze at an empty office building in the Addiscombe area of Croydon.
London Fire Brigade had the fire under control at Rees House just over an hour after they were called out today at 06.01.
Crews from Woodside, Croydon, Norbury and Beckenham fire stations all attended the scene.
Part of the ground floor of six storey office property was damaged in the fire although there were no reports of any injuries.
Rees House in Morland Road was previously home to local Social Services but has been empty for several years.
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Posted on June 20, 2016 by Offices.org.uk
LONDON saw a stunning fleet of hot air balloons fill the morning sky early on Sunday morning.
It was the second edition of the Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon regatta with almost 50 of the craft taking part.
The hot air balloons lifted off from south London before gliding across the river just after sunrise and then passing the Canary Wharf office buildings in the photo above.
Early risers and those coming home late were treated to the spectacle which drifted into east London and Essex before coming down down at about 6.30.
The charity initiative raises funds and awareness for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.
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Posted on June 17, 2016 by Offices.org.uk
Manulife Asset Management has announced plans for further European expansion which will include new headquarters in the Square Mile.
The fast growing company has doubled its presence in London over the past 18 months to almost 40 employees and it plans to significantly increase its headcount over the next year.
Currently based in St Swithin’s Lane, the investment management arm of Manulife Financial Corporation will be moving to a new 15,000 sq ft European Headquarters at 1 London Wall in the City of London – the Fosters & Partners-designed office building opposite the Museum of London.
Kai Sotorp, Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Asset Management, commented:
“We are a growing business with exciting investment capabilities across a broad range of traditional asset classes, multi assets and private markets investments. We have been building our European investment teams and client base over the years and we are excited to be able to make further commitments to our clients and this important market.”
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Posted on April 25, 2016 by Offices.org.uk
SHELL is to close three major offices at sites across the UK, it has been announced.
The offices being shut down by Royal Dutch Shell are at Thames Valley Park in Reading, Albyn Place in Aberdeen and Brabazon House in Manchester.
The Reading offices had been the headquarters of BG Group until the company was taken over by Royal Dutch Shell in a $49 billion deal that was approved in January.
The Reading and Aberdeen offices are expected to be closed by the of this year, reports the Guardian, with the Manchester office closing by the end of 2017.
1,600 employees are based at the three sites affected by the announcement. Voluntary redundancy is to be offered to employees unable to move to new locations.
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Posted on April 7, 2016 by Offices.org.uk
A PLANNED 99,000 sq ft office building in Slough has taken a step forward after a new funding package was announced.
Developer U+I has announced that real estate investment advisor Ashby Capital has agreed to fund the scheme at 2 Brunel Place.
The office building will be the first of three striking properties at the currently-derelict Brunel Place site in Slough town centre where 350,000 sq ft of new office space should eventually be delivered.
Peter Ferrari, Chief Executive of AshbyCapital, said:
“Slough is an established destination for businesses with major occupiers including O2, LG, HTC, McAfee, Fiat, Honda, Reckitt Benckiser, Akzo Nobel, Mars and Black & Decker. As such, with the arrival of Crossrail in 2018 it will be the first major office centre outside Central London on the line.
“Increased demand for high-quality buildings in good value locations with fast access to central London is already improving the popularity of Slough, and this will be helped further by the arrival of Crossrail and an extensive regeneration programme that is transforming the town centre. Brunel Place is a first-rate building in a prime location and will benefit from these changing market dynamics.”
Ruth Bagley, Chief Executive of Slough Borough Council, commented: “We welcome the start of work on site and look forward to seeing the building finished and occupied.”
It is expected that 2 Brunel Place will be completed in 2018.
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