Engage with the Future in This Newly Completed Grade a Office Development
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NEW GRADE A OFFICES TO LET Last remaining suites available Engage with the future in this newly completed grade A office development www.inovoglasgow.com “ inovo has already attracted a cluster of occupiers from the low carbon energy and technology sector as well as enabling industries. The success of inovo to date underlines the competitive advantage companies involved in technology, low carbon and innovation can gain by co-locating and collaborating.” Dr. Lena Wilson Chief Executive, Scottish Enterprise TO LET - New grade ‘A’ offices in the British Council of Offices Scottish Regional award winning building. inovo is one of Scotland’s most sustainable office buildings, offering an EPC rating of ‘A’. Glasgow’s stunning waterfront. Engage with the Glasgow’s recent designation as a Core City will guarantee future investment future in the Citys infrastructure of £4.13 Billion Scotland provides world-class opportunities for investment and growth and has an excellent track record in attracting inward investment from companies recognising the region’s reputation as a global business location. International businesses are attracted by the country’s skills and knowledge base, research pedigree and strong commercial infrastructure. Scotland’s experience in the oil & gas industry and engineering strengths combined with natural resources (206 GW of offshore SSE Headquarters, Waterloo Street, wind, wave and tidal power) give it a competitive advantage over Glasgow. its European and British counterparts. Glasgow is already at the forefront of the renewables industry through the city being the location of choice for SSE, SPR Iberdrola and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. Glasgow is becoming internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for low carbon energy. As a result, Scottish Enterprise and the University of Strathclyde have developed their respective inovo building and Technology & Innovation Centre to be a place where business and academia work collaboratively in the research, development, design and engineering of energy, low carbon and associated enabling technologies. University of Strathclyde Phase 3 Collegelands Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) Completed Spring 2015 George Street Engage with Completed Autumn 2013 innovation inovo means ‘innovation’ and everything about Glasgow’s latest development fulfils this promise and will help to grow business opportunities, allowing the very best staff to be attracted and retained. Over £100 million has been invested in Glasgow’s new technology and innovation zone to create the impressive Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC), completed in 2015 and a first for Glasgow - a new EPC A rated Grade A office building - inovo. inovo has been created to house and encourage collaboration between companies involved in the development of low carbon energy and enabling technology sectors, in a sustainable BREEAM Excellent rated office environment. Albion Street inovo’s innovative design was awarded in 2014 by the British Council of Offices as ‘Best Commercial Workplace’ for the Scottish Region. The TIC and inovo – at the heart of Glasgow’s new technology and innovation zone, comprise the first phase of development on this 2.02 hectare site. Future phases could provide a further six unique buildings adding mass and future expansion. Indicative masterplan for illustration only. “ One of the big George Street has been transformed by All occupants of inovo have access to the this new world class development with Technology and Innovation Centre, which attractions for associated public realm works, creating has extensive informal gathering spaces companies a new streetscape opposite the University (to encourage collaboration and of Strathclyde. engagement), two informal eateries and involved in the one high end catering facility that can Academia, graduates, laboratories, research service corporate functions. engineering areas, conferencing facilities, meeting sectors is the spaces, collaboration areas and a sustainable A discounted rate to utilise the facilities workplace environment – the underlying within the Technology and Innovation skilled graduates which we benefits of Glasgow’s technology and Centre and University laboratories can be produce.” innovation zone are obvious. negotiated, and a shared services agreement is in place to allow inovo Professor Sir Jim McDonald occupants access to these facilities. Principal of the University of Strathclyde. Another untapped natural resource - Scotland’s natural Engage with your beauty. surroundings With a beautiful landscape filled with mountains, hills, lochs and rivers, not to mention its extensive coastline and islands - Scotland is the perfect destination for a range of activities. From white water rafting to sea kayaking, archery to 4x4 driving or fishing, there are a range of activities, whatever your skill or taste. Scotland is also the home of golf with some phenomenal golf courses such as the Old Course at St Andrews, Royal Troon, Western Gailes, Turnberry or some of the newer courses such as the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles and Loch Lomond Golf Course. The west coast of Scotland is renowned for its gentle sailing waters with numerous marinas located there. Alternatively, the many lochs are popular for smaller sail and motor launches. Scotland has an outstanding reputation in education and schooling and has a comprehensive state education system. Scotland’s reputation within the global market was enhanced by hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2014. RENFREW STREET COWCADDENS ROAD 1. M8 Motorway 2. Central Railway Station 3. SECC 19 SAUCHIEHALL STREET 4. Gallery of Modern Art 5. Buchanan Street 6. George Square 18 KILLERMONT STREET 7. Glasgow School of Art 8. Queen Street Railway Station BATH STREET 9. University of Strathclyde 10. Glasgow City Council 11. Buchanan Galleries CHARING CROSS ST JAMES ROAD 12. Merchant Square 13. St. Enoch Centre 14. Italian Centre 3 15. City Chambers 16. Millennium Hotel 17. Premier Inn 18. Braehead WEST GEORGE STREET NORTH HANOVER STREET CATHEDRAL STREET 19. Southern General Campus QUEEN ST VINCENT STREET RENFIELD STREET STREET ROTTENROW WEST NILE STREET GEORGE STREET BOTHWELL STREET ROTTENROW EAST RICHMOND STREET ST VINCENT PLACE GEORGE SQUARE HOPE STREET NORTH FREDERICK ST JOHN ST GEORGE STREET 1 WELLINGTON STREET COCHRANE STREET 7 GORDON STREET ALBION ST WATERLOO STREET DUKE STREET MONTROSE ST INGRAM STREET GLASGOW CENTRAL SHUTTLE ST HIGH A814 STREET QUEEN STREET UNION STREET UNION ARGYLE STREET HIGH ST GLASSFORD ST HUTCHESON ST BRUNSWICK ST CANDLERIGGS 2 TRONGATE A814 BROOMLIELAW ARGYLE STREET 13 5 4 11 8 Glasgow is world famous for its hospitality, tourism, shopping, culture and style. A top ten European financial centre, Glasgow is 6 16 also the largest shopping district outside London. Host city to two major sporting events in 2014 (Commonwealth Games and Ryder 14 Cup) Glasgow is a dynamic and energetic city to live and work in. 15 Its reputation as a city for business and excellent track record in attracting inward investors - makes it the ideal centre of excellence for the low carbon energy and enabling technology sectors in Scotland. inovo is located in the heart of the vibrant Merchant City Area 17 of Glasgow close to Queen Street Station. The Merchant City underwent massive regeneration during the 1980’s when many of the merchant’s warehouses were transformed into this upmarket and unique historical district of Glasgow. The area is renowned for 12 its selection of hotels, restaurants, cafés, designer outlets, upmarket apartments, trendy offices and first class educational facilities all within a short walking distance of the main public 9 transportation systems. Glasgow’s new technology and innovation zone has had a significant impact on this, already transformed, area of Glasgow city centre. There are two mainline stations nearby – Central and Queen Street. London is accessible in 4.5 hours by direct train. Glasgow has its own underground system and a major bus terminus right in the city centre – Scotland has no better connected City. The Motorway (M8/ M74/M77) provides easy access by car straight into the city centre. Technology and - 10 minutes walk from Glasgow Central railway station with direct Innovation Centre (TIC) routes to and from London - Access to UK motorway network, which passes less than 1km from the city centre - Easy access to Glasgow International Airport, 13km west of the city centre and Edinburgh International Airport 65km to the east. 10 A bespoke Grade A office building for key players in the innovative energy sector and companies at the forefront of technology. Engage with your space inovo has been designed by award winning architects Building Design Partnership. Sustainability, quality and the desire to create spaces for engagement and collaboration of like-minded individuals, companies and academics has been at the heart of this innovative and exciting new building recently added to Glasgow’s splendid skyline. Unlike other high quality office buildings of this nature the flexibility to take shorter leases and smaller offices exists. The building is finished to a Grade A specification, fully air conditioned and with a raised metal floor deck. Basement garaged car parking is available. A secure working environment is provided with a fully manned reception and CCTV surveillance, door entry system for out of hours, security barrier system and electronic fob system controlling all exit and access doors. Tenants can have 24 hour access. The feature entrance