Property firm Downing completes the £5m upgrade of an office building in the heart of the Liverpool commercial district. Tony McDonough reports
Downing says it has now completed the £5m refurbishment of office space at No 1 Old Hall Street.
Located directly opposite the entrance to Moorfields station, No 1 Old Hall Street now offers 68,000 sq ft of upgraded office accommodation. It meets a range of occupier needs from start-ups, flexible space and more traditional occupiers.
According to Downing, 22,000 sq ft of space is now available for new tenants across its upper ground, first and fifth floors. It also offers a range of office sizes, from one person suites, upwards.
These are available via Downing’s contemporary flexi-lease model, or more traditional lease arrangement.
Along with the office refurbishments, work has taken place to replace the original façade. This includes a new, insulated, asymmetric, cladding and double-glazed windows at upper levels and double full height glazing and feature signage at lower levels.
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No.1 Old Hall Street has welcomed its first lot of new tenants into the renovated spaces. These include solicitors, accountants and consultants.
It has also welcomed cosmetic and dentistry specialists Rasul & Howell into a 2,200 sq ft space on the ground floor.
Recent previous phases have seen a full roof replacement, a power supply upgrade, the completion of a new building entrance and reception area, breakout areas and meeting spaces.
John Clegg, head of Property Management at Downing, said: “It is great to see this building transformed, meeting higher sustainability standards, and securing the long-term future of the building.
“Sat at the epicentre of Liverpool’s commercial business district, No.1 Old Hall Street’s evolution meets the needs of the flexible workplace, as well as those long-term tenants, looking to make a space their own.”