Premium office provider makes debut at landmark Birmingham building
Serviced officer provider Gilbanks will make its Birmingham debut at the landmark Five St Philips building.
Royal London Asset Management Property has chosen the workspace provider to develop a 22,000 sq ft space on a 15-year lease. The new addition comes after the 67,000 sq ft building underwent a major refurbishment, completed in April last year.
Gilbanks promises tenants a hotel-style experience, with front-of-house and event hosting. It will combine prime office space with facilities including club-class changing rooms, an expansive event suite overlooking the historic Birmingham Cathedral and a statement club lounge reception.
Managing agent JLL is set to work with Gilbanks to provide reception services and operate the communal amenities for the building.
Demand for space with Gilbanks at Five St Philips is already growing, with contracts already out with potential customers.
Will Hawking, sector lead at Royal London Asset Management Property said: “Royal London Asset Management is committed to delivering best-in-class, sustainable workspace across the UK, so it is important for us to work with partners who share that outlook. The partnership with Gilbanks raises the bar and sets a new blueprint for multi-let office buildings. Five St Philips now offers an amenity-rich and unique environment for small and large businesses to come together.”
“As tenants demand flexibility and the very best working environments, landlords nationally are recognising the need to enhance building experiences,” said Alex Duckett, managing director of Gilbanks.”Having a workspace operator within a building enables a unique proactive approach and unrivalled service level. Five St Philips stands out as the best in Birmingham, which aligns entirely with the Gilbanks brand.”
Savills and Knight Frank, representing Royal London Asset Management Property, and CBRE, on behalf of Gilbanks, helped secure the deal.
Ben Thacker, director at Savills commented: “The offering between Five St Philips and Gilbanks will make a statement for businesses demanding the highest-quality workspace for their employees. Demand for these private offices will be high, and we understand contracts are already out with the first customers.”
The company recently launched 34,000 sq ft of new office space in Manchester’s £400m high-profile No.1 St Michael’s development. It also manages successful operations in Leeds and 11 York Street in Manchester.
