REAL estate advisor CBRE has taken full occupation of its new office at 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow’s city centre.
Almost 400 staff have relocated, including the advisory services team, property management accounting team, and the global workplace solutions team. The firm occupies the entire ground floor, extending to 18,000 sq ft.
CBRE said the building’s green credentials were a ‘key’ factor in selecting it. It produces zero carbon emissions through fully electric, renewable power. It also features wellness amenities such as a rooftop terrace and running track, a fitness studio and spa-quality changing facilities.
David Smith, MD of CBRE Scotland, said, “We are thrilled to be fully operational from our fantastic new Glasgow office. We consolidated three offices and brought almost 400 members of staff together into one of the best buildings in the city, allowing us to collaborate with each other more easily.
“Its fantastic green credentials and wellness facilities underpin our commitment to the ESG agenda and are enhancing the workplace experience for our people, helping us to attract and retain the very best talent in the market.”
A number of CBRE teams advised on the relocation and fit-out of the new office.
Alex Noyce, business unit director in the global workspace solutions team, added, “We pulled together a multi-disciplinary team and drew inspiration from our colleagues across the globe. The space was designed by expert colleagues in Madrid. Their knowledge and expertise of offices around EMEA and Asia Pac contributed to the design.
“The Amsterdam office and its breakout spaces were extremely influential, and we were also inspired by CBRE offices in Asia Pac when we were deciding how to decorate the boardroom. Our team then stepped in and fitted-out the entire office, from seating arrangements to ensuring the process was ESG-compliant, providing best-in-class workplace solutions.”
177 Bothwell Street was the first development in Scotland to commit to the new independently-verified global SmartScore certification for smart buildings. It was also the first in Scotland to achieve a ‘Platinum’ WiredScore certification, which recognises that occupiers will have the best connectivity available.
CBRE’s ESG team is currently targeting BREEAM Excellent and WELL Platinum accreditations for the new office.
