Birmingham is gearing up for a £4.5m Center City innovation hub

Bruntwood SciTech, the UK’s largest provider of property for the science, technology and innovation sectors, has officially started work on its ambitious £4.5m redevelopment of Birmingham’s Center City.

The iconic 210,000 sq ft building, originally built in the 1960s in Birmingham’s vibrant theater district, is set to undergo a transformative renaissance to become the city’s new central hub for innovation-driven business.

Through the redevelopment, Center City will offer state-of-the-art workspace and advanced wellness facilities. It represents a unique opportunity for businesses to expand and grow in a prime city center location within walking distance of New Street Station.

With construction underway, work on the redeveloped city center will be completed in January 2025, the new-look workspace could take a new name to reflect its transformation.

The 20-storey building will offer co-working and pay-as-you-go options, complementing its existing leased offices to provide flexible and scalable options for businesses at various stages of growth.

The transformation will also provide welcoming new internal spaces, including a spacious biophilia lounge and café, designed to foster collaboration and wellbeing. In addition, the basement will be transformed to include a high-quality fitness and weights studio, a contemplation room and a bicycle storage area, while the ground floor and central atrium will also undergo substantial renovations and impressive. The building’s new entrance will feature a stunning living wall, incorporating biophilic design into Birmingham’s vibrant city centre.

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Center City boasts an excellent location, less than two minutes from Birmingham New Street Station and in close proximity to the Bullring shopping centre. This gives Center City customers unrivaled access to Birmingham’s extensive transport network, including the expanding West Midlands Tube network, as well as an extensive retail and amenity offer.

With limited space that has recently been made available, Center City offers a unique opportunity for businesses of all sizes looking to take advantage of a strategic downtown location, as the building offers flexible floor slabs ranging in size from 7500 to 23000 sqm. New customers will join a diverse community of businesses already based there, including the Ministry of Justice, the Water Regulatory Authority, Citizens Advice, Hitachi and one of the UK’s largest insurance companies – Liverpool Victoria.

Businesses joining the City Center will be part of a thriving community of over 100 innovative companies located across Bruntwood SciTech’s six innovation hubs in Birmingham, including Innovation Birmingham, Mclaren, Cornerblock, Cornwall Buildings and Birmingham Health Innovation Campus.

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“The redevelopment of Center City is a pivotal moment for Birmingham, underscoring Bruntwood Scitech’s commitment to driving innovation and economic prosperity in the region,” said Mohammed Ali, senior asset manager for Bruntwood SciTech.

“This £4.5m transformation will introduce state-of-the-art workspaces and facilities, enhancing collaboration, wellbeing and social interaction in a prime city center location.

“This project provides a unique opportunity for businesses to thrive in a dynamic environment, supported by convenient access to Birmingham’s extensive transport network and vibrant retail offer.

“As we progress construction, we look forward to welcoming a diverse range of leading organizations to this revitalized landmark, further cementing Birmingham’s reputation as a premier destination for business growth.”

Andy Riach, director of Lambert Smith Hampton, said: “We are proud to be part of the transformative redevelopment of Center City, which will reimagine the building as a central hub for Birmingham’s innovative businesses.

“Located next to New Street Station, Center City will offer unrivaled accessibility and modern amenities, making it an attractive destination for companies looking for state-of-the-art workspace, but is also one of the only floor plates of its size available in the city . center, which currently makes it a truly unique proposition.

“We have no doubt that demand will be high for this market-leading workspace and we look forward to seeing the positive impact this project will have on the local business landscape.”

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