TLT first to agree terms at ECF’s £36m Eden 

The law firm has signed a 15-year lease to take the top two floors at English Cities Fund’s distinctive 115,000 sq ft Salford office. 

TLT will relocate to its new 20,000 sq ft office from Spinningfields, becoming the first company to sign a lease at Eden, billed as one of the most sustainable buildings in the region. 

Once the £36m build programme completes, Eden will have the capability to run on 100% renewable electricity and has been designed using the UK Green Building Council’s 2035 – 2050 standards. 

Eden’s 43,000 sq ft living façade has been designed to remove air pollutants, reduce urban temperatures offering thermal benefits to occupiers, and delivering a 174% net gain in the biodiversity of the area, according to ECF. 

Designed by Make Architects, the 12-storey New Bailey building is also targeting a BREEAM ‘outstanding’ rating, a 5.5 NABERS certificate, and is one of a small number of LETI pioneer projects. 

Eden’s green credentials played a large part in securing TLT, according to ECF director Phil Mayall. 

“Eden has been designed for communities and companies that place sustainability at their hearts. 

“TLT’s decision to relocate to Eden reflects its values, as well as Salford’s track record in innovation and creativity and is a ringing endorsement of our collective approach.” 

Orchison (left) and Mayall checking in on the progress of the building. Credit: via ECF

Construction of English Cities Fund’s Eden is well underway and due to complete in May. 

Mayall added: “As a business, we’re committed to building a brighter and kinder future for the next generation, and we can’t wait to welcome TLT to Eden when it completes. 

“This place-changing building has been designed to push the envelope in terms of sustainable regeneration and highlight what can be achieved when like-minded partners work together to deliver something truly special for the benefit of everyone.” 

Graeme Orchison, partner and location head for TLT in Manchester, added: “This exciting move is part of TLT’s ongoing commitment to investing in Manchester which has played a key role in the firm’s growth trajectory over the last decade. 

“It also represents our commitment to sustainability and a people-first culture where employees have the space and support to produce their best work. Our values are very much reflected in Eden’s ground-breaking approach that is leading the way for future workplaces that are both better for our people and the planet.” 

Retained letting agents on the building are JLL, Cushman and Wakefield and OBI.  Chris Mulcahy at JLL acted on behalf of TLT in the acquisition.