Bruntwood SciTech is planning to build a £30m workspace at the heart of Glasgow’s innovation district.
The move comes shortly after the jv between Bruntwood and L&G committed an investment of £30m to refurbish the Met Tower (pictured), with the aim to create a hub for tech & digital firms.
The new 100,000 sq ft development will be adjacent to the Met Tower. It will offer leased spaces of up to 10,000 sq ft and is intended to be net zero carbon in operation in its shared spaces.
Facilities in the new build will also feature a shared roof terrace, a sports kit drying room, secure lockers, showers, and internal bicycle storage. Businesses will also have access to all of the facilities in the adjoining Met Tower, including a wellness room, meeting rooms, and roof terrace event and conference space.
Bruntwood SciTech plans to create a new plaza between the two buildings which will improve connectivity and links through the city centre, innovation district, and to Queen Street Station located 50 metres away. There are also proposals for a new food and drink retailer, totalling 10,000 sq ft.
Pete Crowther, property director at Bruntwood SciTech, said: “There is a real opportunity here to not only create a new tech cluster at Met Tower and in our new building, but also support local businesses and communities across the West of Scotland.
“Above the physical spaces we are introducing, we’re also committed to creating opportunities for businesses across the UK so they can collaborate and innovate as the sector continues to thrive.”
Subject to planning, the new development would be open by early 2026, with enabling works starting this autumn. Bruntwood SciTech partners on the project include Cooper Cromar, Woolgar Hunter, Atelier Ten, Savills, Ryden, and Thomas & Adamson.
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