Revamp of listed Leeds landmark set to deliver 30,000 sq ft space

THE refurbishment of a listed Leeds landmark building to deliver 29,000 sq ft of creative workspace is nearing completion.

Located adjacent to the Victoria Gate development, the Grade I listed Leeming Building was constructed in 1904 and originally conceived as the traders’ offices for the Leeds City Markets.

The building has been internally re-modelled and renovated with works including a new reception area, break-out spaces, LED lighting and air conditioning.

WSB Property Consultants and Sanderson Weatherall have been appointed by development managers TPS on behalf of Freshwater Group to let The Leeming Building.

Alex Jowett at WSB said: “We are excited to be offering this major part of Leeds history to the office market offering a collection of unique work spaces created to attract like-minded businesses.

“The building has been re-designed to deliver creative workspace for creative thinkers. We believe we offer one of the most unique opportunities within the city for creative businesses.”

Mark Newton, director at TPS, said: “We are delighted to see The Leeming Building nearing completion, a building we believe is one of the city’s most significant and important architectural assets.

“We are already in detailed discussions with a number of occupiers and working with letting agents WSB Property Consultants and Sanderson Weatherall we have 58% of the suites under offer prior to practical completion of the scheme which is testament to the quality of the workspace we are delivering.”