
Tenancies/Tenure
- 22 lettings totalling 260,000 sq ft
- 13 re-gears totalling 196,000 sq ft
- Re-rating of elements of site presenting a 6 figure annual rates saving
- Resolution of outstanding tenure issues from purchase
- Creation and full letting of managed workspace
Creation of hotel reception design in the main building, with meeting pods, break out areas, ipad touchdown area and rotating art gallery
Construction of a statement entrance costing £600k
Implementation of comprehensive way finding scheme with 100 new signs across site
Refurbishment of vacant suites totalling 216,000 sq ft
Refurbishment of all lobbies and receptions
Implementation of site wide art installations in common walkways, lift lobbies and a rotating gallery in main reception
Preparation and progressing feasibility and development proposals for adjacent sites
Design of a 140,000 sq ft grade A office scheme for adjacent development site
Subsequent redesign to alternative scheme with two detached building to permit maximum flexibility for occupiers
Detailed planning consents secured
Full feasibility on student residence scheme
Carried out detailed market research on site
Creation of 24hr concierge service and a range of on-site tenant services including: prescription delivery, dry cleaning, car valeting, bike maintenance, beauty and fitness
Launched wide scale PR programme, social media campaigns and regular e-campaigns for site wide communications
Worked with Arts & Business Scotland to produce bespoke artwork for common areas
End result was 100% of existing businesses would recommend Skypark to other businesses
Creation of gym/fitness studio for free use by tenants
Implementation of regular tenant events including monthly socials with pop up retail, local musicians and catering; bake sales; spinathons; film club events; Christmas annual fair; annual summer themed events with charity fundraising – abseils, zip wires, giant water slides, music festivals and more
New brand developed including 5 strap-lines for a range of audience needs
Creation and implementation of comprehensive website and intranet with online booking facilities
Engaging marketing campaigns through on-site billboards, branded product distributions for perspective tenants and viewings
Hosted business events – Herald Budget Briefing and Insider Business Breakfasts attended by Secretary of State, MSP’s and Sir Tom Hunter
Introduction of free wi-fi and super-fast broadband
Launched VIP card offering local business discounts
Sponsorship of Glasgow School of Art degree show two years running
Hosted art events – Glasgow International Festival of Visual Arts, Art Pistol, bi-monthly art exhibitions in gallery space, artist in residence to benefit and engage tenants