First stages of Exchange Station revealed

Ashtenne Space Northwest has completed the marketing suite and first 11,105 sq ft of refurbished office space at Exchange Station, formerly called Mercury Court, in central Liverpool.

The refurbished office on the third floor will be followed by a further 180,000 sq ft in the remainder of the building by the time work is completed in September.

Behind the 1888 façade in Tithebarn Street a new concourse will feature a full concierge reception, meeting rooms, informal seating and a coffee shop/bistro.

Wayne Locke, director of Ashtenne Space Northwest, said: "Completion of the first suite at Exchange Station marks an exciting turning point for Liverpool's office market. We can now see for ourselves the huge potential Exchange Station offers its resident business occupiers, through ultra speed broadband connectivity, concierge service and on site lifestyle amenities, scarcely matched anywhere else in the UK.

"The office suite is a great space and complements the development's commitment to celebrating Exchange Station's rich heritage, whilst transforming the building to exceed the technology and networking requirements of 21st Century businesses, even including mobile phone coverage in the lifts. In short, the redevelopment promises to revive the building's heritage as a hub of connectivity for commerce in the North West."

Stuart Keppie, partner at Keppie Massie, agent for the scheme, said: "It's fantastic to see the development of the new concourse and common areas coming together, and now that the refurbishment of the third floor office suite and the marketing suite are complete, we are inviting all of our potential occupiers and contacts to come and see first-hand what Exchange Station has to offer."

The architect is BDP; Savills is project manager; and Styles & Wood the main contractor.