Transformation works begin on prominent city offices
Work is under way on turning Hull city centre’s Europa House office into a new base for professionals, called Monocle.
Allenby Commercial says this project will breathe new life into a 50-year-old property which has stood as a landmark since the 1970s.
Georgia Allenby, design and marketing director, said: “Monocle is all about creating a workplace that is more than just your work space.
“The building is being redeveloped to bring a new experience and environment to Hull. The ground floor will be transformed into a high-end coffeehouse that will also be open to the public, alongside a welcoming business lounge with co-working spaces, break-out areas, a gym, meeting rooms and city garden.”
The first move in this transformation, which has potential to create 700 jobs, will involve building two new lifts and modern central staircase.
At the same time work will progress on providing managed office and studio space on the first floor and the remaining four floors will then be shaped to attract larger operators.
Completion is due for late 2025, with PPH Commercial and CBRE in Leeds appointed as joint agents.
Georgia Allenby added: “The business lounge and café will offer a new dimension in terms of catering services for businesses based in the building and will also be open to the public.
“There will be business events, workshops, demonstrations and launches of products and services offered by the businesses within Monocle.
“People working elsewhere will be welcome to have their corporate events here – we have already had conversations with organisers of business events in the area who are looking for new ideas.
“It will bring together different aspects of what we do on a smaller scale in our other locations.
“Whether it’s retail at Paragon Arcade, creative small space at Paragon Studios and Danish Buildings, the mix of offices, suites and light industrial at Base, they all foster a strong sense of community. Monocle will do that across 60,000 sq ft under one roof.”
