Global communications giant Havas is to open a state-of-the-art office in Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter, within one of the city’s largest new developments.
The 31,500 sq ft hybrid workspace is situated within Bruntwood SciTech’s £87m No.3 Circle Square development. This move will see Havas’ six Manchester-based agencies come under one roof, which involves the relocation of 500 members of staff in November.
The development features four office buildings and is home to a mix of start-ups in creative digital tech. The development will offer 267,000 sq ft and 15 floors of workspace when it opens this summer.
The £87m development forms part of an ongoing £243 million investment across seven assets currently being brought forward in Manchester city centre by Bruntwood SciTech.
“Circle Square continues to prove itself as one of Manchester’s leading locations for forward-thinking, ambitious businesses, as we welcome Havas as the latest business to join the thriving ecosystem,” said Bruntwood SciTech’s Josh Whiteley.
“In moving to the neighbourhood, they will be able to benefit from connections to other like-minded businesses, access highly-skilled talent, tailored support, and workspaces that help drive productivity.”
Sustainability is reportedly a driving factor in Havas’ decision to relocate from its current primary location in the city, a 19th century former warehouse on Princess Street.
The new building will be net zero carbon in both its construction and operation of its shared spaces, and is expected to achieve BREEAM Excellent status, as well as a NABERS 5-star rating and an EPC A rating.
“The ambitious regeneration of this great city makes Manchester the most exciting place in the UK right now. Although as a proud Mancunian, I might be biased,” added Mark Whelan, chairman and group chief creative officer at Havas UK.
“The new Havas Village Manchester underlines our commitment to the North. It’s designed, like all Havas Villages, to drive collaboration and creativity – not just internally, but within the burgeoning local community.
“We’re thrilled to be part of it.”
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