HBD’s 100,000 sq ft Island wraps up
More than half of the office space within the now complete John Dalton Street building is already spoken for following Virgin Media O2’s 46,000 sq ft pre-let.
Bowmer + Kirkland has completed the construction of HBD’s 100,000 sq ft Island, which was funded by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and designed by Cartwright Pickard.
Virgin Media O2 has pre-let 46,000 sq ft of the 100,000 sq ft Island on a 10-year lease, the first company to commit to the building. The firm will commence its own fit-out of its space in early 2025.
There is 40,000 sq ft of office space still available to be let and 14,000 sq ft of ground floor units designated for food and beverage operators
OBI and CBRE are the joint agents for Island.
The scheme boasts several sustainability certifications -EPC A, BREEAM ‘Excellent’, and NABERS 5.5 stars – and is billed as one of the greenest new-builds in the country.
As a result of net zero provisions, the office’s energy consumption will be 46% lower than the 2020 Real Estate Environmental Benchmark, according to HBD.
Ed Hutchinson, managing director at HBD, said: “Island is so much more than just an office; it is a highly intelligent, collaborative working environment, designed to meet people’s health and wellbeing needs as well as helping businesses to achieve optimal operational efficiencies.
“Island’s technology will inform and educate its occupants providing analytical data which enables them to assess performance, wellbeing and energy efficiency every step of the way.
He added: “With practical completion now complete and Virgin Media O2 joining us next year, we are looking forward to hopefully securing the next tenants at Island in 2025.”
Jonathan Stanlake, director at CBRE, added: “It’s great to see Island complete, especially so soon after welcoming Virgin Media O2 as our first tenants.
“Investing in the development of net zero carbon schemes like Island is central to our ethos and we’re proud to have partnered with HBD, who shared our vision to deliver such a highly sustainable scheme.”
Looks a great scheme. The amalgamation of losing the 3 mismatched buildings whuch were no loss and the widening and the widening and pedestrianisation of the side street will be welcomed
By Tomo
Whilst what was there was abysmal, I really don’t think this is much better. John Dalton Street is one of Manchester’s premier streets and this looks like an inner-city regen scheme from the early 00s. There was the chance to create something spectacular here, but apart from a few tiles, it’s a miss overall.
By Heritage Action
So much more than just an office!!!!! Think you have a tougher audience than that oon this site!!!!!
By Anonymous
Looks great! Way different than the formulaic glass boxes.
By Anonymous
Again, “Hertage Action” , you complained about this building before. What on earth are you expecting to pass your taste test? Marble cladding? A giant classical portico? Flashing neon lights? A revolving restaurant?
By Keyboard warrior
Views on this site always vary considerably but I’d love to understand why heritage action describes John dalton st one of the premier streets in Manchester when it has a lot of at best very ordinary buildings
By Anonymous
I like it. But I do think it would be nice to see a developer take some pride in their work and show off with some ornamentation. I think Heritage Action and many other people are just done with modernism and its derivatives. That said I don’t bracket this with what I allude to I think using vernacular materials is positive.
By H
Genuinely thought this was a Travelodge
By Anonymous
Genuinely think that anon 10.22 needs to visit spectators or an alternative optician!!!
By Anonymous