After last week’s heatwave, property experts and industry figures warned that the UK’s commercial buildings are increasingly being exposed to conditions they weren’t designed to handle. In our recent workplace survey, 62% of people travelled into the office on the hottest day of the year to date. A whopping 88% of people picked air conditioning as the most important feature within their office and one of the biggest factors for wanting to leave their homes. Working in an office with adequate cooling features plays a vital role in enhancing your employees day to day experiences.
The soaring temperatures driven by climate change will continue to affect both resident and commercial spaces, which is why you need a workplace that can perform well during extreme weather conditions. Climate change is already happening, so we need to adapt and create more resilient properties.
If you are now looking for air-conditioned office space in London, then we’ve got you covered. DeVono can help you find flexible workspaces that are unique by design, situated within your ideal location, and provide your business and people with the facilities they need to flourish. If you want to know more about the best offices in London, then DeVono can help you to choose the right space for your business and staff.
Here are our top 6 air-conditioned office spaces in London to help your employees keep cool throughout the summer…
FORA – Parcel Building W1U 1BU
About the Office
The transformed 1950’s Parcels Building brings five floors of showstopping workspaces to a prime location in London’s West End, directly opposite the iconic Selfridges & Co. department store. Biophilic design, with excellent natural light and plentiful planting, is set to nurture Resident productivity and wellbeing; with space to breathe on the beautiful, alfresco terraces, complete with exciting views over Oxford Street. Bird Street is a unique location that marries the bustle and convenience of Oxford Street and the enduring charm of Marylebone Village.
- 20 – 100 desks
- From £850 per desk
TOG – Euston Road NW1 2DA
About the Office
Sitting at the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter, 210 Euston Road is inspired by the area’s exceptional educational institutes. TOG designed every touchpoint in the building to combine form with function – from the warm lighting and distinctive waved acoustic panelling to the oak-clad reception and sound-softening cork ceiling.
- 6 – 200 desks
- From £800 per desk
WeWork – Eastcheap EC3M 1DT
About the office
Located at the edge of The City of London, just north of the Thames right off London Bridge, Eastcheap features 10 floors of office space in an area that blends past and present. With iconic landmarks like the Monument and the Tower of London only steps away, a stroll through the neighbourhood is like traveling through time.
Need to step out for a client dinner or team lunch? Nearby spots such as Darwin Brasserie, The Folly, and Leadenhall Market mean you’re never far from a good bite or pint.
Longer trips are no problem, as easy access to the Tube from Monument Station, Tower Hill, London Fenchurch Street, and Bank Station makes commuting a breeze.
For a premium office setting at the crossroads of culture, set up shop on Eastcheap.
- 2 – 70 desks
- From £750 per desk
GPE – Whitechapel Road E1 1EW
About the office
With views overlooking a leafy park and onto the City, GPE on Whitechapel Road is a 1.2-acre site is close to Aldgate East underground station in Zone 1.
This popular area will benefit from the Elizabeth line which is coming to Whitechapel station in 2022, just 650 meters away. GPE acquired The Hickman with planning permission for the redevelopment of a low capital value of £250 per sq. ft. Since then, they have improved the design by relocating the office entrance, rotating the core to improve the efficiency of the floorplates, and replacing the building’s services. They completed the redevelopment in September 2020, delivering 75,280 sq ft of thoughtfully designed, cost-effective office space in Whitechapel.
- 2-20 desks
- £700 per desk
The Boutique Workplace Company – Hoxton Square N1 6PB
About the office
The Rutherford is a beautiful building located on Hoxton Square, containing five floors of outstanding serviced office space suitable for businesses of all sizes.
Part of the much-celebrated Hoxton Campus, a cluster of workspaces that’s built a name as a leading technology hub, it’s the perfect spot for businesses looking for a new office with bags of character in Shoreditch.
Throughout the building, spread from the basement to the third floor, is a range of self-contained office spaces from 300-7000sqft in size. All coming fully fitted with modern ergonomic furniture, completely unbranded, and on flexible plug-and-play leases, they’re the ideal workspace choice for small to medium businesses seeking an office that offers something more.
The workplace also contains all the amenities you could ever need, from private meeting rooms to bicycle storage, shower facilities to a manned reception.
- 6-24 desks
- From £550 per desk
IWG – Bishopsgate EC2N 4AG
About the office
The venue will be housed in 100 Bishopsgate, a new mixed-use 40-storey tower in the City of London, the capital’s financial hub. IWG will lease 80,000 square feet of the building, currently being developed by a Canadian investment group, Brookfield, and convert it into sophisticated, inspirational flexible office space.
- 1-100 desks
- From £900 per desk
Haven’t quite found what you are after? Then take a look at our office search page to view our full portfolio of available spaces.
Not sure how much space you need? Have a read of our recent blog to help you understand what role the office now has for your business. Or alternatively, get in touch with one of our property advisors today and we can help you identify your requirements.
