Developer unveils designs for landmark Leeds building

COMMERCIAL property developer Bruntwood has unveiled design plans for City House, next to Leeds railway station.

Work has already started on the former British Railways offices and the 120,000 sq ft, 12-storey building is due to be completed by May 2017.

The site is expected to be Leeds’ biggest collaborative workspace and has been designed to provide diverse co-working areas, meeting and event spaces, a business lounge and a roof garden, with a panoramic view of the city centre.

Craig Burrow, director at Bruntwood in Leeds, said: “City House has been designed with contemporary and progressive business, in mind. Workplace culture is changing – people are tied to their desks less and are choosing to work flexibly, in digitally-enhanced surroundings.

“In addition, workplace wellbeing is becoming more important for companies to attract and retain employees. City House embraces the ever-changing nature of business connectivity, and the bespoke choice of workspace creates a vibrant and sustainable workplace for the Bruntwood community.”