Nurton Development’s £150,000 investment at Cardinal Square to boost the wellbeing of its occupiers has helped attract new letting Smile Dental.
Smile Dental has taken 1,350 sq ft at the landmark building which now includes a revamped internal courtyard, which is a hidden oasis in Derby city centre.
The new courtyard includes greenery, water features, meeting pods and outdoors games so people working at the Grade A offices can enjoy being outside come rain or shine.
Created by local company, Talbot Landscaping, the investment is part of on-going upgrades to the offices which has totalled £1.5 million over the past three years.
Smile Dental is one of a number of occupiers signing up to the improvements including Bulkhead, Freeth’s, City Fibre, FTT, Randd, Astute, FHP, and the NHS.
David Dyas, asset manager for Nurton Developments, said modern occupiers are looking for buildings that offer more than just offices.
“Creating a high-quality working environment now involves thinking about the experience of the workplace as much as the physical offices, and providing attractive spaces for employees to work, meet and enjoy breaks are important considerations for wellbeing and productivity.
“The new-look courtyard is like a pocket park to bring the Cardinal community together and provides a unique added value amenity, in addition to all the great shops, restaurants and bars just a short walk away.”
Dyas added: “Being able to connect to the outdoors is a welcome surprise for new occupiers and offers a real wow factor for people as they walk through the building.
“Smile Dental is one of a number of lettings we’ve gained over the past 12 months including FTT and Randd and we’re pleased to welcome them to the building and demonstrate that our strategy for positive asset management pays off.”
Following the letting to Smile Dental, the third floor is being divided up into three refurnished suites ranging in size from 1,111 sq ft to 3,748 sq ft, to accommodate businesses in Derby looking to get ahead or downsize their footplate in the city.
FHP and Rigby & Co act as joint agents on the scheme.
