Greenridge Investment Management
Tanfield
Futureal & Trinovo
The Spectrum Building
- Location Glasgow
- Size 3,500 sq ft
- Sector Commercial Real Estate
The Spectrum Building is a multi-tenant office in Glasgow’s thriving city centre
Form DC were appointed by new owners Futureal and Trinovo to look at the building's arrival space and the possibility of a new welfare facility
Human-centred
Through early discussions, it was deemed that the building lacked facilities to support the health and wellbeing of its people. And, with a drive for people to travel to work using more sustainable means, a secure bike store and showers was agreed.
The Client was also keen to provide a social space, within the arrival area, to support collaboration, dining and events.
A tea point was provided to allow tenants to get away from their desks and enjoy a brew in comfortable surroundings.
Welcome
Street presence was enhanced by converting an adjacent retail unit, allowing for a new entrance and arrival space on the more desirable Waterloo Street.
An additional vacant retail space was identified and now houses a separate welfare facility consisting of secure bike storage, showers and changing areas.
The new arrival space is set behind a remodelled glass façade. The south-facing elevation is a double-height space which benefits from natural light and provides a relaxing environment for both tenants and visitors.
Planting has been used to offset the industrial aesthetic of the stripped back interior shell.
Healthier choices
Feedback has been extremely positive, with tenant satisfaction surveys supporting the need to invest in good facilities for occupants' health and wellbeing.
The new facilities have already seen an increase in daily cycling, walking and running commutes.
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