Property firm completes £8m transformation of Swindon office building

FI Real Estate Management has completed an £8m transformation of a building in Newbridge Square in Swindon.

This project is part of the broader £1bn regeneration initiative in Swindon, focusing on sustainable design and occupier well-being.

Formerly the headquarters of Zurich Insurance, the building has been revamped, offering high-spec office and retail spaces.

1 Newbridge Square provides a total of 100,000 sq ft of office space, featuring flexible floorplates that can accommodate up to 24,000 sq ft.

Inside, the building showcases unique elements such as two living trees in the reception area and a 7550 mm x 4000 mm living wall, known to enhance productivity, air quality, and temperature regulation.

The facility also offers occupier amenities such as fitness and gym facilities, cycling and scooter provisions, EV charging points, on-site retail, a business lounge, and a versatile event space suitable for various activities, from yoga classes to business conferences.

Dominic Knowles, head of offices at FI Estate Management, said: “We are immensely proud of 1 Newbridge Square. We believe it’s an incredible workspace and a real asset for Swindon, which brings ‘London quality’ offices to the South West.

“We’ve already shown the space to many global and local businesses who are in conversation to potentially relocate, and we’ve been blown away by their amazing feedback and positive comments.”

Tim Knowles, founder and managing director at FI Estate Management, said: “At FI Real Estate Management our passion lies in creating attractive, sustainable and unique spaces, and 1 Newbridge Square embodies all of these key elements and more.

“We wanted to be part of the exciting £1 billion regeneration that is happening right now in Swindon, and enable businesses to grow in a wellness-focused, user-centred workspace, as well as being at the forefront of improving the town’s eco strategy as a climate positive asset.”