ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
ICONIC BLUE FIN BUILDING
FORA PARTNERS WITH OXFORD PROPERTIES TO OPEN LATEST FLEXIBLE WORKSPACE
Fora , the flexible workspace provider that forms part of The Office Group , is pleased to announce that it has entered into a management agreement with Oxford Properties to open a new workspace at the iconic Blue Fin Building , in the heart of London ’ s Bankside .
The Blue Fin Building is owned by a joint venture between Oxford Properties and Temasek . Fora has partnered with the landlord to deliver flexible workspace in the building , as well as conference space and event facilities for the benefit of all the building ’ s occupiers .
The space will span level one and part of level two of the property , covering 43,300 sq ft in total . Opening is currently scheduled for autumn 2023 . Once complete , the workspace will offer high-quality private offices – for businesses of all shapes and sizes - as well as board rooms and event space , which will also be available to non-residents to book .
Fora aims to reimagine the workspace experience by bringing together the best elements of modern offices , hotels , members ’ clubs and flexible workspaces under one roof . Fora is designed for clients who recognise that an office is not a commodity , but a vital element in creating communities , collaboration and fostering employee wellbeing .
The new location will be Fora ’ s 19th , and The Office Group ’ s 73rd . It sits directly adjacent to The Tate Modern at Bankside – a creative and cultural hub , just across the river from the City and a few minutes ’ walk from London Bridge and Borough Market .
“ Fora aims to reimagine the workspace experience by bringing together the best elements of modern offices , hotels , members ’ clubs and flexible workspaces under one roof .
Residents will benefit from a host of exciting , communal amenities at the Blue Fin Building – including two cafés , a bar and a 10th floor terrace – with panoramic views across London . The new workspace will bring more amenities and services and complement what is at Blue Fin today , attracting new companies and sectors to the building .
The interior will take cues from the local area and history , with injections of colour and art in a more industrial base . Design will enhance productivity , without compromising on comfort and wellbeing . A large , glass-roofed central atrium brings natural light into the centre of the floorplate , creating an open , spacious feel .
Fora remains committed to sustainable practice , which has been prioritised in the design . The building has achieved a BREEAM ‘ Very Good ’ rating , and Fora ’ s fitout will see elements of the existing structure and design reused or recycled .
Enrico Sanna , CEO of The Office Group , commented :
“ Our workspaces are designed for those who recognise the new reality : the office is no longer just a commodity . It ’ s vital for collaboration , productivity and wellbeing – a place that draws employees together .
“ Our workspace at the Blue Fin Building speaks directly to this need . Well-designed , in a vibrant location and with unrivalled amenities , it places employee experience at its core ; it ’ s somewhere people will choose to be . It will be a fantastic addition to The Office Group ’ s expanding portfolio .
“ We ’ re seeing demand for flexible space remain healthy and it is now considered a critical risk management tool by many businesses . Flexible space enables businesses to scale space up and down quickly , as needed , adapting to the changing needs of modern , agile teams .
“ Management agreements like this represent significant growth potential and form a core part of our strategy . We ’ re excited to be working with Oxford Properties , a partner who understand our ethos and approach .”
For more information , visit www . oxfordproperties . com .
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