Birmingham’s only Grade A commercial office building refurb of 2018 completes

A £4m refurbishment of the Oozells Building at Birmingham’s Brindleyplace has completed, representing the only refurbished Grade A office building of its scale to be delivered to the market in 2018.

Hines UK, asset manager of Brindleyplace, has led the programme of works at the 51,700 sq ft building, one of six buildings which comprise the 500,000 sq ft mixed-use development.

James Campbell Adamson, asset manager at Hines UK, said: “The completion of these works brings something truly unique to the city.  Brindleyplace has seen strong leasing success and while it is predominantly recognised as being home to large financial and professional services firms, its success has always been its adaptability and ability to evolve to meet occupiers’ requirements.

“Our intention with this refurbishment has been to deliver inspirational workspaces that will appeal to all sectors of the office market. We recognise the need to create inspiring locations for occupiers both inside the building and within the surrounding estate and continue to create a sense of community through active placemaking including events such as the annual Film Festival and a partnership with Digbeth Dining Club.

“This strategic focus has created a product truly unique within the city’s office market and something we are excited to launch.”

Brindleyplace is due to benefit from the ongoing Midland Metro tram extension from Snowhill, which will open at Centenary Square in 2019 and a further stop adjacent to the Brindleyplace estate entrance as part of the second phase works following in 2020.

Joint letting agents at Brindleyplace are Savills and GVA and there is currently 36,000 sq ft of space available to let in the building across the fourth, third and part of the second floors.

Existing occupiers at Nine Brindleyplace include Free Radio and Odgers Berndtson.