We have been successful in turning previously unrentable buildings into desirable properties on many occasions. One example is the transformation of Building 210 at Winnersh Triangle, a business park, in Berkshire. Despite previous owners’ attempts at refurbishment, the building was seen as unrentable, and had sat unoccupied for 20 years.

This was a prime example of our retrofit first approach, establishing the benefits of the original building, such as the capacity in the floor-to-floor heights, the positioning and scale of inner courtyards and the vast space to the frontage. This enabled our team to make small adjustments to unlock potential rather than intervene with wholesale changes.

By reorganising the core and providing a substantial extension to the entrance of the building we were able to create a focal point for the building and give it a more notable presence on the campus. Another important new feature was a reception space with direct access to each potential demise and which incorporated a series of collaborative working environments. Curated tactile finishes, carefully crafted joinery and select furniture collections populate the double height entrance space to promote interaction and creativity. The office floor plates consist of exposed services to maximise ceiling heights, with a central raft providing adaptable space for future tenants.

Before completion, half of the building had been rented to a significant global business.

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