Work steps up at Leeds’ One City Walk
Corum Asset Management has kicked off refurbishment works at the 52,000 sq ft South Bank office block, with completion due in March 2027.
Savills and Knight Frank are now actively marketing workspace at the grade A asset, which Corum acquired in 2019. The main contractor on the refurb is Roccul, with Workman on board as project manager.
One City Walk is currently vacant, allowing for a full refurbishment, although the third floor has already been let.
All floors, communal areas, and external aspects will be refurbished, with the revamp of the lower ground floor to include newly introduced end-of-trip facilities.
Occupying a prominent position on Leeds South Bank – an area of significant transformation for the city – One City Walk will provide up to 51,728 sq ft of office accommodation across six floors, with suites available from 11,264 sq ft.
The refurbishment will deliver an upgraded reception and common areas, alongside a new business lounge, coffee dock and multifunctional fitness studio.
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Fully electric, the targets are an EPC A rating and BREEAM Very Good. Further upgrades include new VRF heating and cooling, LED lighting and PV panels.
The building sits alongside a number of major occupiers including Asda, BT, KPMG, DWF and Eversheds, with Sovereign Square and Aire Park nearby.
Hannah Coleman, surveyor in the Leeds office agency team at Savills, said: “The refurbishment of One City Walk will bring forward a significant opportunity for occupiers looking for high-quality Grade A workspace in Leeds.
“The combination of flexible floorplates, strong sustainability credentials and new amenities will create a modern working environment in a well-connected part of the city. With works now underway, we’re looking forward to seeing the building transformed ahead of completion early next year.”
Elizabeth Ridler, partner at Knight Frank, added: “The flight to quality remains a defining trend in the Leeds office market, with occupiers increasingly focused on securing the very best workspace to support their people, attract talent and meet sustainability objectives. At the same time, the supply of large Grade A floorplates remains relatively limited.
“One City Walk will help address that demand by delivering high-quality, flexible accommodation in a highly accessible city centre location, creating an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking best-in-class office space in Leeds.”
The building was developed by Simons Estates and Citigroup in the early 2000s, the JV then selling on to ISIS Property in 2004.
