British Land and Oxford Properties have announced a further 93,400 sq ft of leasing activity at The Leadenhall Building. This includes the building’s architects, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (“RSHP”), who have signed a binding Agreement for Lease for level 14. A further five floors are also under offer in three additional transactions. This brings the total office space let or under offer to c.70%.
RSHP, which will relocate from their current home at Thames Wharf Studios, Hammersmith, is taking a 15 year lease with 10 year break for level 14. At 18,000 sq ft this was the largest remaining floor at the building. They join global insurance broker Aon, leading insurance company Amlin, specialist pensions insurer Rothesay Life, and worldwide serviced office provider Servcorp at The Leadenhall Building, which reached practical completion in July 2014. Servcorp opened its offices on Level 30 in December 2014 and welcomed Dun & Bradstreet as the first occupier to move into the building.
Tim Roberts, Head of Offices at British Land said: “RSHP have been a valued partner throughout the conception and delivery of The Leadenhall Building and we’re delighted they have chosen to relocate to the building. Their decision and the ongoing interest we are seeing reflects both the attractions of the building and the changing face of the City, appealing to an increasingly diverse mix of occupiers.”
Mike Rayner, Head of Development at Oxford Properties said: “RSHP are one the world’s leading architecture practices and their decision to move to The Leadenhall Building provides the ultimate endorsement. This is a world class building, which is attracting high calibre occupiers across a broad range of sectors.”
The Partners at RSHP said: “We are very proud of The Leadenhall Building and delighted to become its latest tenants. After 30 years at Thames Wharf Studios, it is important for us to be moving into a building that reflects the ethos and evolution of our design practice, clearly stated in its urban relationship with the Lloyd’s building opposite. We will begin this new phase of our history in a building that already feels like home but allows us the advantages of a contemporary, flexible office space in a prime location in the increasingly vibrant and exciting City of London.”