Bruntwood has revealed the name of its new flagship development at Alderley Park, near Alderley Edge.
‘Glasshouse’ will offer 150,000 sq ft of high specification, collaborative workspace to technology companies and innovative businesses.
The name was chosen to reflect the spirit of innovation and the flourishing of ideas evident at Alderley Park.
Due for completion in summer 2019, Bruntwood’s Glasshouse will provide co-working, serviced, managed and leased space options.
Bruntwood says the launch of Glasshouse underlines its commitment to the development and expansion of Alderley Park and its focus on science and technology.
Alderley Park already has a global reputation for life science through its Mereside campus, which is home to 65 SMEs and 150 start-up businesses (with over 2,000 people working at the site).
Dr Chris Doherty, managing director of Alderley Park, commented: “The name Glasshouse reflects the essence of our site – a place where ideas can thrive and discovery-based businesses start and scale up.
He added: “At the heart of the building is an impressive atrium, incorporating a cafe and networking areas.
“This will play an essential role in nurturing a collaborative community within the building and we very much hope that connections will happen naturally through physical and digital space.”
Overlooking farmland on one side and woodland on the other, companies based in Glasshouse will have access to all the amenities that Alderley Park has to offer – including a gym, football and cricket pitches, cycle and running trails.
Bruntwood has also recently secured planning permission for 20,000 sq ft of dining and retail space at Alderley Park, which includes an 8,000 sq ft pub and restaurant in the grade two-listed Tenants Hall, plus a farm shop in the former Stanley Arms and 21 newly-created hotel rooms.
Companies will be able to take as much or as little space as they need, in a choice of configurations and layouts.
Alderley Park also offers next-generation, ultra-fast wifi connectivity and is a key asset within the Cheshire Science Corridor Enterprise Zone.
Acquired by Bruntwood in 2014 after AstraZeneca pulled out of the site, Alderley Park is currently undergoing a £160m investment.
