Human Recognition Systems, a biometrics hardware and software firm, is taking the space at the former Littlewoods catalogues storage building, which is now fully let. Tony McDonough reports.

Developer Capital & Centric says its Bunker Building in Liverpool is now fully let after securing a deal for a 12,798 sq ft space.

Human Recognition Systems (HRS), a biometrics hardware and software firm, is taking the space at the former Littlewoods catalogues storage building, next door to the former Littlewoods art deco headquarters off Edge Lane.

HRS will relocate its 70 staff from its current home in Wavertree and joins existing Bunker tenants Pixel Reality, a video and CGI business, and Render Nation, a visual effects rendering company for the film, television and computer gaming industry.

The firm develops software and hardware all based around technology using biometrics to automate the process of identifying individuals.

The Bunker building was acquired by Manchester-based Capital & Centric from the Homes and Communities Agency. It benefits from hyper fast broadband, super energy efficiency and electric car charging. 

Tim Heatley of Capital & Centric said: “We held our nerve to get the right sort of tech company in the Bunker Building and HRS is a perfect fit for it.

“As we turn our focus to the Littlewoods Buildings it’s essential we continue to attract complimentary residents to create a community with high growth potential.

“We’ve always spoken of our ambition to redefine this part of Liverpool by focusing on sectors based around digital tech, content creation and creativity. We think that can have real social impact and become a driver for further regeneration of the surrounding areas.”