CBRE appointed on Manchester Science Park scheme
Bruntwood SciTech has named CBRE as leasing agent on a £21m office scheme within the next phase of its Manchester Science Park redevelopment and expansion project.
Bruntwood SciTech – a 50/50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General – appointed Caddick Construction on the five-storey development in December 2020.
The building, called Base (pictured), will provide premium office space and a double-height makerspace workshop facility. Additional amenities will include a café, pub, gym, and a 200-person auditorium and event space.
Bruntwood SciTech has named CBRE as leasing agent on a £21m office scheme within the next phase of its Manchester Science Park redevelopment and expansion project.
Bruntwood SciTech – a 50/50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General – appointed Caddick Construction on the five-storey development in December 2020.
The building, called Base (pictured), will provide premium office space and a double-height makerspace workshop facility. Additional amenities will include a café, pub, gym, and a 200-person auditorium and event space.
Base will target companies working within Industry 4.0, including those working in low-carbon, computer and energy technology, gaming and animation, and other deep-tech sectors. It will also offer a community hub and vocational training centre.
Overall, Manchester Science Park is targeting growth to 1m sq ft, and is set to provide 91,000 sq ft workspace.
Joshua Whiteley, head of commercial for Bruntwood SciTech in Manchester, said: “Construction of Base is quickly progressing and is on target to open in spring next year.
“Base will become a new specialist hub for Manchester, building on the region’s internationally recognised tech and manufacturing cluster.”
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