IMP’s transformation of one of Coventry’s most prominent office buildings completes

The £9m transformation of one of Coventry’s most prominent office buildings is complete.

The net zero ready, six-storey, 90,000 sq ft building, called Bourn, on 1 Manor House Drive has been transformed by Solihull-based IM Properties (IMP).

Bourn is a smart enabled building and uses a dedicated mobile and desktop App,

The App will be used for building access but also as a tool to manage the office, from enabling sharing of energy and waste data, encouraging the use of city centre amenities and helping to build a community through social and community events.

Rachael Lacy director at Colliers, Bourn’s building managers, said: “We believe Bourn’s way of operating will be one that all premium offices of the future will embrace.

“The beauty of the App is that it enables us to complement our front of house concierge team in developing a strong sense of community through creating a fully integrated customer experience akin to that seen in the service industry.

“IMP’s approach enables occupiers to both share in and make their own mark in setting out their priorities for sustainability, wellbeing, and community.”

Lacy added: “Since the pandemic, all businesses have taken a long hard look at their values and to encourage their teams back into the office, they have to offer more than a high-quality working environment.

“It will be the role of our dedicated front of house team, to build community and use the App to promote Bourn’s values and offer news, updates and wellbeing campaigns. Employees can even use it to set up their own clubs to align with shared interests and hobbies.

“We will also be supporting local businesses and eateries to promote special offers and events to help immerse occupiers in the rich culture of Coventry.”

Rob Hemus, asset director for IM Properties believes Bourn offers an occupier experience unique to the city.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we have achieved at Bourn. We’ve repurposed an existing building into a best-in-class office which will be proactively asset managed to help encourage more sustainable behaviours which are compatible with the future of the planet.

“Ensuring the long-term sustainability of buildings is crucial and as a member of Better Buildings Partnership, it aligns with our climate commitment to improve existing stock and help reduce carbon emissions as we head towards net zero in 2030.

“For us, it’s about investing in what’s right for the planet now and for the future to help all our occupiers achieve their sustainability goals.”

CBRE and Bromwich Hardy are acting as agents on Bourn.