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Ananda Wellbeing’s
interiors were created
by fellow Albert North
newcomers, Cocoon &
Bauer.
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Multi-million-pound regeneration project hailed a success
A
multi-million-pound regeneration
project in the centre of
Middlesbrough has been hailed a
success as it welcomes a further hat-trick of
new tenants.
Albert Road, which is a main thoroughfare
in the town, was transformed into Albert
North 12 months ago. Now a vibrant new
business community, the area has benefited
from a joint approach to investment
between Middlesbrough Council and local
property and regeneration specialist Jomast.
Mabo, Alkaline Kitchen, Pie Jackers,
Salesfire and Carbon by Clicksco are some
of the businesses that committed their
future to the area, and a further three
tenants have joined them. Cocoon & Bauer,
Ananda Wellbeing and Publicity Seekers are
the latest businesses to make Albert North
their home.
Interior design business Cocoon & Bauer
had outgrown their existing space when it
set its sights on premises there. Managing
director Peter Turner said: “When we started
looking for space to expand, it made sense
to open a showroom as the domestic side
of the business was taking off.
“We’d already designed commercial
interiors for other businesses here, so we
were fully aware of Albert North’s potential,
and this made the decision to come here
easy.”
Cocoon & Bauer, which will be next door
to Pie Jackers at 21 Albert Road, expects to
be open before the end of October. Work
will start on the showroom design once
Jomast has completed the first fix stage on
the premises.
“Jomast has been incredibly supportive
throughout the entire process. There is such
a buzz here, and we wanted to be part of
this community,” added Peter.
The area has also welcomed
Middlesbrough’s first dedicated yoga and
wellbeing studio. Ananda Wellbeing is the
brainchild of Anna-Marie Morgan and her
partner Adam O’Neil. The couple chose the
central location after they were impressed
with the vision Jomast have for Albert North
and the regeneration taking place in the
town.
Having worked with Cocoon & Bauer
to create a design for the interior, Ananda
Wellbeing is transforming space at 10 Albert
Road into a studio. It will cater for everyone,
with beginner courses and more energetic
classes for those more experienced. As
well as pilates and salsa, hot yoga will be
available on a pay-as-you-go basis, which is a
first for the area. Treatment rooms providing
physiotherapy, reiki, hot stone massages
and reflexology will also be available.
Public relations firm Publicity Seekers
has taken 1,000 sq. ft on the fourth floor of
Albert North’s SIXTEEN26 building.
Managing director Samantha Lee said:
“After 12 years in Hartlepool we decided it
was time for a change. We looked at a few
different premises but were immediately
drawn to Albert North the minute we walked
in. You know when a place has a good
feeling about it, and this does.
“Being in Middlesbrough and Albert
North, in particular, was more central for all
of our clients. I have to say the welcome we
have received is phenomenal.
“We love being here and only wish we
had moved sooner! These are exciting times
in Middlesbrough, and we are happy to be
part of it.”
Talking about the hat-trick of new tenants,
Mark Hill, commercial property director at
Jomast, said: “It’s been 12 months since
we welcomed our first new tenant, Mabo,
to Albert North and the area has developed
into a bustling commercial community.
“The success is down to the variety of
tenants we’ve attracted which has resulted
in a diverse but complementary community
that includes tech and creative firms, quirky
eateries and city living apartments.”
Tenants based at Albert North receive
many perks including high-speed broadband,
rent and rate incentives, free public health
initiatives for staff and a city centre loyalty
card offering discounts in local shops, bars
and restaurants.
Businesses interested in locating
to Albert North can contact Mark Hill
at Jomast, on 01642 666936 or visit
albertnorth.co.uk for more details.