Knight Frank - Sheffield, City Plaza

Date: 05 Oct 2009

Transformation of Sheffield skyscraper creates stylish office space.

Sheffield, UK - Work has started on a multi-million pound refurbishment of one of Sheffield's tallest city centre office buildings.

City Plaza, which stands at 42 metres tall, is undergoing an extensive renovation through developers CBRE Investors to significantly improve its appearance and bring its office suites up to grade A modern day standards.

Key elements in the refurbishment programme include glass panelled offices overlooking a landscaped courtyard, plus a state-of-the-art reception area, and a glazed frontage around the ground floor and new lifts and stairs.

Tim Bottrill, partner at the Sheffield office of Knight Frank, agents for City Plaza, said: "City Plaza is one of the iconic structures in Sheffield city centre and this renovation will turn the building into a stylish, modern development that the whole city will be proud of.

"Its prime location is highly sought after by businesses, as it has excellent transport links and is conveniently located near to the city centre. The legal quarter at the Cathedral is near-by and many of Sheffield's retail and leisure facilities at West Street, Orchard Square and Devonshire Street are also in close proximity."

The plaza, which already hosts household names such as HSBC and Norwich Union, boasts in excess of 120,000 sq ft (1,246 sq m) of high quality office accommodation over 11 floors.

The refurbishment will provide two separate offerings including conventional open plan accommodation at the front of the building with smaller suites at the back of the courtyard undergoing a stylish conversion, in one of the key elements of the refurbishment project.

The suites, which start at 1,612 sq ft (150 sq m), will include air conditioning and feature vaulted ceilings with modern downlighters, completed to a high grade specification. Each space has been designed on the basis of a studio concept with modern finishes throughout. And the offices will still benefit from essentials including comfort cooling and VDU compatible lighting.

Tim added: "Within this refurbishment are some striking architectural features. These include, an innovative two storey glass structure housing lifts and stairs and the upgrading of the courtyard in the centre of the property, which will see the space transformed by modern landscape gardening, elegant lighting and comfortable outdoor seating."

Located close to bus and tram routes and the train station, City Plaza, on Pinfold Street, is within walking distance of retail and leisure areas in the city.

To arrange a viewing or for more information contact Tim Bottrill at Knight Frank on 0114 272 9750

City Plaza, Sheffield

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