Toronto Square unveiled
HIGHCROSS has unveiled the results of its £10m redevelopment and extension programme at Toronto Square.
Work has completed on the 90,000 sq ft office building – Highcross’ second flagship Leeds office scheme to come on to the market this year.
The major redevelopment of the former Cloth Hall Court, in the centre of the city’s legal and financial district, included the addition of three new glazed floors and a full height extension to the rear of the original building.
More than 30% of the seven storey scheme is new build.
The scheme is also believed to be the first extensive redevelopment and refurbishment project in the city centre to achieve an ‘excellent’ BREEAM rating and the only building to achieve this standard in Leeds’ traditional office and financial core.
The re-development programme involved the relocation of the main entrance to Toronto Street, and the creation of a new central landscaped square in front of the new reception.
Secure parking for 35 cars has also been provided beneath the courtyard extension.
Chris Mills, commercial development director at Highcross, said: “Toronto Square is ideal for companies wanting a prestigious headquarters office building in the centre of the city, with the added bonus of a top rating for its environmental performance.
“Highcross has made a significant commitment to Leeds over recent years with our two complementary flagship schemes at Toronto Square and Broad Gate.
“With nearly 400,000 sq ft of high quality office accommodation, the schemes have the potential to provide a significant boost to the local economy through attracting businesses into the city centre.”
Agents for Toronto Square are CB Richard Ellis and Knight Frank .
