Vastint UK has begun work on the next stage of work at Aire Park in Leeds’ South Bank.
A seven-storey commercial building will be constructed, comprising 75,000 sq ft of Grade A office space and almost 7,000 sq ft of flexible ground floor retail and leisure space.
Located on the corner of Waterloo Street and Hunslet Road, the new landmark building is designed to act as a gateway to Aire Park on the approach from Leeds train station and the city centre.
Designed by architects Cartwright Pickard, the building has sustainable construction and occupier wellbeing at its heart, in line with Vastint UK’s development ethos.
Simon Schofield, head of development at Vastint UK, said: “With works beginning on our third commercial building, Aire Park is truly becoming a reality. Leeds’ reputation as a fantastic place to live and work has been widely documented, and we’re pleased to be playing our part in this by not only driving further inward investment, but creating a brand-new urban district specifically designed to prioritise healthy lifestyles and active participation in nature.
“As a long-term developer, we’re looking forward to seeing the development thrive over the coming years, and to working with a number of key stakeholders including Leeds City Council to improve connectivity, develop sustainable transport links, and overall help an unrealised area of the city centre to reach its full potential.”
The building is due for completion in early 2025.
Peter Cartwright, director at Cartwright Pickard, added: “This is a new generation of office building for Leeds, designed to enhance wellbeing and productivity, as well as to strengthen a sense of place. Providing sweeping views across the city and a strong visual connection to the greenery of Aire Park, it seamlessly combines modern methods of construction with details which reflect the heritage and craft found historically in Leeds.
“Once complete, the latest phase of the development will make a valuable contribution to the townscape by shaping a key entrance into Aire Park from the city centre, while bringing the public realm at Tetley Triangle to life.”
Projected to be fully complete in 2032, Aire Park will span 24 acres of the city’s South Bank, and is set to create a new district home to more than 11,000 workers and up to 3,000 residents.
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