City House From a single desk for one day to a whole building for 25 years, Bruntwood creates places that help businesses succeed. We develop, let and manage all of our properties, allowing us to seamlessly control the whole experience and make sure it meets our customers expectations at every stage. We recognise that different businesses have different needs, so our portfolio has a range of property types that enable us to match businesses to the right environment for them to flourish. Our concentration of properties allows us to be flexible within our lease terms, as well as being able to move customers easily within our portfolio as their needs change. The long-term relationships that develop from this approach have resulted in a customer retention rate that is more than twice the national average. Our strong customer focus underpins everything we do, from selecting and developing the property we invest in, to the sustainable management of our buildings and the top quality customer service we strive to deliver. We also believe that how we work is just as important as the work that we do. As a values-driven organisation, we recruit talented people based on their attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our customers. We also apply these same values to how we behave corporately, making an active contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of the cities and communities where we operate. This is because we believe that for Bruntwood to be a success, our customers, staff, suppliers and stakeholders need to be successful too. To us, it s just good business sense Chris Oglesby Chief Executive Bruntwood 1
The past The present Originally named British Railways House and built to provide British Railways with administrative offices, City House was built in 1962 and designed by Yorkshire architect John Poulson, who also designed Leeds International Swimming Pool as well as many other railway stations. Standing tall above Leeds city station, the building is a prominent feature of the city skyline, particularly for visitors arriving by rail and the main road arteries from the South. The building consists of a reinforced concrete frame arranged over ground, 13 upper floors of accommodation together with 79 dedicated car parking spaces with access from Pitt Row off Sovereign Street. Of the 79 car parking spaces, 61 are within the railway arches which will be connected to the building by a new lift. The main entrance is on New Station Street adjacent to Marks & Spencer s and only a few metres from the main entrance to the South concourse of Leeds city train station. We are working with Network Rail to improve the pedestrian approach and overall ground floor experience of New Station Street. The property was previously served by 4 lifts at the central core with wings of a similar size. All floors and reception have been stripped back to a shell condition leaving a blank canvas for future development. This brochure provides a journey through the history to current day and our visions for the future to recycle this landmark building. Until 2007 the majority of the building was occupied by the Government Office for Yorkshire and The Humber. The previous owners acquired the long leasehold interest in 2006 and designed the scheme below which achieved a full planning consent. Below: Current building, taken July 2010 2 Computer generated image of previous scheme with planning consent 3
The future City House is a landmark building in the heart of Leeds city centre currently providing 120,000 sq ft shell accommodation. Our aspirations are to regenerate the building to provide high specification sustainable office space, accommodating all business sizes. Due to the quality of office space and working environment coupled with an unrivalled location, City House will be the perfect place to work. Computer generated image of proposed scheme
Leeds Arena (under construction) The location Millennium Square The Light City House is an outstanding landmark building, situated in the heart of the city centre, directly above Leeds train station. A stone s throw from City Square, City House occupies a prominent position with occupiers in the immediate vicinity including DLA, Drivers Jonas Deloitte, Pinsent Masons, BT, KPMG, Addleshaw Goddard, The Queens and Hilton hotels. Park Square Town Hall City Square City House Corn Exchange Princes Exchange Leeds Train Station Bridgewater Place Photography taken February 2011 6 7
The view With Leeds city station on the doorstep it is hard to identify a more central location. As such, everything that Leeds City centre has to offer is just a short walk away. City House stands tall at 14 storeys above ground level with the upper floors boasting panoramic views of the city. Occupying such a position the building is highly visible from Neville Street to the South and Park Row to the North. Above: View to the South taken from the roof of City House - July 2010 8 9
The big idea We have big plans for City House. We view this 1960 s architectural gem as a blank canvas to create what will be regarded as Leeds prime city centre office location. We envisage City House as an icon of sustainable and forward-thinking regeneration and a symbol of the promise and future for Leeds. We are currently finalising our designs to submit a planning application. The specification will be a high Grade A as we target a BREEAM Excellent rating. Through design and development the building will provide an office for everybody and as such we would welcome discussing your future accommodation requirements. Above: Computer generated image overlooking the River Aire & the West End of Leeds Existing internal space in City House Computer generated image of proposed floor space 10 11
Sense of arrival Concierge style service Once you ve moved in, you will benefit not only from your new, purpose-designed office, but also from the modern entrance foyer and mezzanine reception at City House. We re ready with a friendly and professional welcome for your visitors, creating the right impression as soon as they walk through the door. The dedicated customer service team is always on hand to help with any of those little details that keep your business running smoothly. Bruntwood owned and managed At City House you can expect excellent service as well as an exceptional office. Our on-site customer service team manage the building and are here to help you throughout the day. We re well known for looking after our customers, which is why our customer retention rate is over two times higher than the national average. 12
The plans Proposed Typical upper floor 01-09 The following floor plans illustrate the current designs with re-configuration to the lift and core layout. Floors can be split further to provide bespoke office suites to accommodate all sizes of requirement. Designs are indicative as we understand the importance of creating the perfect office for your business. This is why we provide everything from free space planning to optimise your suite size through to the whole project management of your fit-out. Schedule of accomodation m² ft Twelfth floor 872 9,386 Eleventh floor 872 9,386 Tenth floor 872 9,386 Ninth floor 818 8,805 Eighth floor 818 8,805 Seventh floor 818 8,805 Sixth floor 818 8,805 Fifth floor 818 8,805 Fourth floor 818 8,805 Third floor 818 8,805 Second floor 818 8,805 First floor 818 8,805 Mezzanine 340 3,660 Ground floor Total 10,318 111,063 As flexibility is important, City House will feature offices from small suites, serviced offices, wings and entire floor plates to conference facilities, virtual office solutions and meeting rooms for hire. Typical serviced office space Example of an open plan office and reception in our Leeds portfolio 14 15
Proposed Typical upper floor 10-12 The specification At City House, you enjoy spectacular views from the upper floors, allowing you to view the Leeds skyline in a way few others can. The top 3 floors have been designed for full floor occupation providing feature full height glazed reception areas over looking City Square. Working with our project management and office fit-out teams, we will seek to offer solutions that will provide you with the quality of premises that you require, rationalising your office space whilst providing a vibrant working environment. City House will benefit from meticulous design, precision craftsmanship and the highest quality materials to ensure it impresses on every level. At this stage of design and subject to the size of your requirements, the level of specification can be tailored to your specific needs. Our design proposals are based on a BREEAM Excellent rating benefiting from: New curtain wall elevations Core re-configuration 5 new passenger lifts Chilled beams with integrated lighting Raised access floors Secure indoor car parking Dedicated loading bay & goods lift Shower and locker facilities Cycle storage Our products We envisage City House replicating the successful combination experienced by one of our other Leeds properties, West One on Wellington Street. City House will provide everything from serviced space for a single desk to bespoke offices across multiple floors, with total flexibility in lwease terms. In addition, a full customer service team will provide reception services and meeting and conference facilities will be available on site. Computer generated image of proposed internal space 16 17
The Bruntwood difference At Bruntwood we take a very different approach to the classic property developer. Every time we buy a building, we put down roots. We see each and every property as an investment for the long-term, where every step of the acquisition, development, letting and management process is undertaken with the customer in mind. The combined years of experience within our in-house team means that we have an unparalleled knowledge of what it takes to deliver highly-effective finished buildings to the best quality standards. We can spot the potential that exists in parts of the urban fabric that many others may disregard. Our aim is to develop vibrant and well-functioning places that create the right environment for the success of our customers. 101 total number of properties 6,035,000 total ownership in sq ft 2,009 total number of customers 1,860 total number of serviced office desks Track record in Leeds Bruntwood first acquired in Leeds during 2004 and completed refurbishments on 190,000 sq ft by mid 2005. A 96% occupancy rate is just one indication of how well customers have responded to the Bruntwood way of doing business in Leeds. With premises ranging from long-term offices and serviced space to meeting rooms and retail, our portfolio of five buildings in Leeds has attracted a wide variety of successful businesses. These range from large-scale corporates to SMEs, all looking for the flexibility, high quality customer service and the added value that a Bruntwood building delivers. 96% current OCCUPANCY RATE IN LEEDS 390,000 TOTAL OWNERSHIP IN LEEDS IN SQFT 90 CUSTOMERS BASED IN LEEDS 50m invested in LEEDS SINCE 2005 18 Above: Images from across our portfolio 19
Professional team City House is a landmark building on Leeds skyline and is located directly above one of the busiest train stations in the UK outside of London. For these reasons the appropriate regeneration is important for the city. However due to the size of the building, location and the logistics of undertaking the works, City House is undoubtedly a challenging project. This is why we have appointed a team of professionals capable of delivery. RBA Buro Happold Architect Structural & Services engineer Solicitor Quantity Surveyor & CDMC Fire Engineer Contact Craig Burrow Head of sales and development direct line: 0113 203 1423 mobile: 07817 014548 email: craig.burrow@bruntwood.co.uk 0113 388 4884 bruntwood.co.uk/cityhouse Alternatively contact one of our retained agents: Richard Dunhill Michael Leonard City Point 29 King Street Leeds LS1 2HL Paul Fairhurst Patrick Carter Misrepresentation Act. These particulars shall not form any part of any offer or contract, and no guarantee is given to the condition of the property or the accuracy of its description. A prospective customer or purchaser is not to rely upon any representation made in the particulars and must satisfy himself as to their accuracy by his own investigation before entering into any contract. No liability is accepted by Savills/ BNP Paribas Real Estate and Vendor for any losses (however arising) directly or indirectly where reliance is placed on the contents of these particulars by any intending customer/ purchaser. 100% This brochure is made from 100% recycled paper 20 Published: March 2011