g8 acts for BE offices in completion of ground-breaking JV
g8 founder Douglas Green helps BE offices launch flex space at the iconic Custom House, Belfast.
I was thrilled to have been part of the BE Offices team on this exciting new JV in Belfast on this amazing building. It was a Classic example of g8 Consult Ltd being brought in, to both create and finalise the Heads and trouble-shoot through the legal process in a similar fashion to the TOG (The Office Group) deal in Kings Cross earlier this year that I had the privilege to be part of.
The deal will see BE Offices managing the 58,000 sq ft building on Straidorn’s behalf by way of an innovative JV management agreement. Opening in summer 2022, BE Offices are pursuing WELL Certification for the building via the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Following an investment of over £6 million, to include a full refurbishment of the building, Custom House is being restored to its former glory and upgraded to create the finest office space in Belfast. Great importance has been placed on preserving and enhancing the building’s heritage during renovations while ensuring its place as a 21st Century, leading-edge destination.
The building will offer wellness pods, a complimentary gym, shower and changing facilities, bike storage, a barista bar and a podcast room, as well as an extensive suite of indoor and outdoor event spaces and conference and meeting room facilities. A dedicated BE hospitality team will be on hand to deliver its award-winning customer service and support.
Jonathan Weinbrenn, Managing Director of BE Offices’ managed workspace division, BE.Spoke, leading the project, commented: “The impacts of Covid on the office world have only exacerbated demand for better, healthier workspaces – human-centric environments underpinned by hospitality, rich in amenities and embedded with technology. Custom House provides the perfect template to deliver a post-pandemic remedy. In conjunction with Straidorn, we are creating a hugely desirable working environment which will set a new standard in the Belfast market.
“We seized the opportunity to partner with Neil, whose entrepreneurial flair and laser-focused vision for re-igniting Custom House to its glory days, perfectly matched our ambition.”
