Manchester’s Exchange Quay campus set for plug-and-play upgrade

The workspace offering at Manchester’s Exchange Quay campus is set to be diversified. The 472,000 sq ft office campus, managed by Till Asset Management on behalf of Ekistics Property Advisors, is to undergo a programme of works that will see the refurbishment of a series of offices suites into plug-and-play space. The new suites will range from 1,000 sq ft upwards and will complement both the flex space on offer at Serendipity Labs and the traditional offices in buildings throughout the campus. Once complete, Exchange Quay is expected to be able to offer occupiers with additional lease terms, flex space and fully furnished accommodation from a two-person office upwards. As part of the wider programme, Austin Brody Associates has been appointed as contractor to work alongside Mitsubishi Electric to decarbonise the 116,000 sq ft Building 8, replacing gas with air source heat pumps. The move is expected to boost the building from EPC D to EPC B. Les Lang, director at Till AM, said: “As we look at ways of decarbonising our buildings on the road to net zero, we are continually investing into the campus to remain at the forefront of sustainability, as well as meeting the evolving needs of our occupiers. “Additionally, the new fully furnished space ensures that our offering is fully inclusive and businesses of all shapes and sizes can benefit from the superb environment.” Dan Margolis, associate director at Colliers, the joint leasing agent on the scheme alongside Canning O’Neill, said: “With the added on-site amenities, such as the children’s nursery, gym, restaurant, and bar and café, Exchange Quay continues to be a compelling office location for businesses.” View market analytics for Exchange Quay >> Image from Ekistics Property Advisors