GRANT Thornton UK LLP has become the latest major occupier to take space at Glasgow’s recently refurbished Aurora office development at 120 Bothwell Street, after securing 8,500 sq. ft. on the building’s eighth floor.
The accounting and consulting firm is moving its operation in the city from 110 Queen Street in the summer, taking Aurora to 96% occupancy five months after practical completion. The building is owned by Forma Real Estate Fund and was refurbished in partnership with HFD Property.
Aurora is described as one of Scotland’s most sustainable offices, with the development achieving net zero carbon, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ‘A+’ rating, and BREEAM ‘Excellent’. It is 100% powered by renewable sources and the refurbishment is said to deliver a 77% reduction in carbon emissions compared to an equivalent new-build property.
Stephen Lewis, MD of HFD Property, said, “Grant Thornton is another high-quality occupier for Aurora, joining the likes of Pinsent Masons, SSE, and Arcadis in the building. It is testament to the quality of the refurbishment work, as well as the property’s sustainability credentials and range of amenities, that we have such a high standard of corporate names in the building so soon after work completed. With quality space continuing to diminish in Glasgow city centre and a good level of interest, we hope to reach 100% occupancy in the not-too-distant future.”
Forma was represented by CBRE and MC2, while Grant Thornton was represented by JLL.
