An invasion of meeting pods are modernising workplaces across Manchester. Manchester offices are changing it’s furniture from the classic table and chairs. Ikon have worked with many organisations installing bespoke & high quality office furniture into offices such as Zuto, Rental Cars, Join The Dots, Liquid Personnel, Gunnercooke,
A team of leading Leeds property figures have established a niche property management firm, Propstone, in response to market demand resulting from increased investment into the property sector. Headed up by former Knight Frank partner, Philip Speight, Propstone combines the expertise of GMI Property’s Managing Director, Chris Gilman and
Town Centre Securities has agreed a 25 year lease with Premier Inn to create a new 136 bedroom hotel at its Whitehall Riverside scheme in the West End of Leeds. The Leeds-based property and investment company has worked closely with Leeds City Council on its masterplan for the regeneration of
Leading housing and regeneration specialist Galliford Try Partnerships, which markets its homes under the award winning Linden Homes banner, has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the Greyhound Stadium in Ellesmere Port. This application follows Cheshire West and Chester Council naming the company as development partner for former
An invasion of meeting pods are modernising workplaces across Manchester. Manchester offices are changing it’s furniture from the classic table and chairs. Ikon have worked with many organisations installing bespoke & high quality office furniture into offices such as Zuto, Rental Cars, Join The Dots, Liquid Personnel, Gunnercooke, High Access and Myersons to name a few around Manchester. One product in particular has sparked the interest with them all, the Pod. Pods are becoming the new way for businesses to interact and become more productive in the office either in meetings, interviews or for time out for colleagues. Organisations have said the pod range enhances the meeting experience as they include Pluto Dome which enables connection to devices for power and transfer data to a TV for presentations through a USB port. The TV’s are attached to a particular Pod, the Charlie Pod which High Access have installed in their offices. As well as Ikon personalising them with the organisation’s specific requirements such as the business’s colour themes. Leanne Adcock – Operations Manager, Liquid Personnel, said “The pod in our office is a great space for anyone in the business to utilise during work hours and their lunch break. The main use for the pod is to accommodate non-confidential meetings, head of department meetings and general impromptu meetings that do not require the confidentiality of a closed room. The pod is used daily and often a struggle to get some space as it is a chosen place for those quick meetings. We have a small table in the pod which allows many of us with laptops to plug them in and work through things that require peace and quiet without disrupting the busy room booking calendar.” Standing pods are becoming more popular for organisations which Ikon have recently found. Benefits include the increase of productivity. It’s proven decisions get made quicker and make the meeting more productive by making the employees less comfortable. Standing up also provides focus for employees as they’re more likely to be involved with conversation. A study co-commissioned by Public Health England showed that it’s recommended for office workers to be on their feet for at least two hours of their working day. Ikons design of a standing pod which is found at Join The Dots Manchester, will also “avoid the ill effects of a sedentary lifestyle” – Public Health England Gunnercooke Manchester required a Pod design that’s suitable for single person use. Ikon provided a Personal S Pod. It gives privacy to those wanting to work in a quiet and personal space in the office & home. Like all the other Pods, the S Pod utilises space for organisations such as Gunnercooke to make space for private working space as well as giving privacy for the user. Again hard to get in a busy city centre office. Another piece of furniture that is used to get privacy & utilise space in office space is the Beatnik Chair. Ikon Furniture is the UK distributor for the chair that’s designed and made in Slovenia. It’s a very versatile piece of furniture while being the first chair to have Apple AirPlay technology and also support bluetooth communication for the transmission of high quality sound from mobile devices. People at work can use a laptop or mobile device to listen to music or on a laptop while taking time out of a busy office to work independently. The built-in 2.1 BOSE Sound System and integrated sound system in the tall walls protects the user against unwanted sounds from the environment and at the same time ensures privacy. An exceptional piece of modern technology combined with fabulous design. Ikon Furniture are offering the chance for someone to WIN a fabulous Burrone Chair. All they have to do to enter is to make sure they are following @ikonfurniture and share the image attached on their own Twitter & Instagram page while tagging a friend. The post with the most retweets & likes WINS! Closing date 23:59pm, 29th February 2016. Terms & Conditions available at info@ikonfurniture.co.uk . To find out more information or enquire about any products from Ikon Furniture, visit the website www.ikonfurniture.co.uk or email info@ikonfurniture.co.uk or call 0161 359 3229.
A team of leading Leeds property figures have established a niche property management firm, Propstone, in response to market demand resulting from increased investment into the property sector. Headed up by former Knight Frank partner, Philip Speight, Propstone combines the expertise of GMI Property’s Managing Director, Chris Gilman and Partners from Crowther Turnbull Booth, Andrew Crowther and Chris Booth who all identified a need for a stand-alone property management firm. Propstone will draw upon Philip’s expertise of working with an extensive and varied client base to offer a dynamic property management service which combines the technological capabilities of a larger, multi-disciplinary practice with a dedicated personal service. In addition to managing GMI Property’s existing portfolio, Propstone will be working with property companies across the North of England to enhance portfolio value and deliver a comprehensive solution to all aspects of property management. Philip Speight comments; “Investor interest in the regions continues to strengthen and as a result, in addition to increasing activity from established investment firms, we are continually witnessing new entrants to the market with property and facilities management requirements. As such, now is an opportune time to establish a niche operation to offer a dedicated, innovative service.” Chris Gilman continues; “Our own experience client-side highlighted the gap in the regional market for a forward-thinking and committed firm to work in partnership with organisations to offer a professional and uncomplicated service. Philip is one of the region’s most respected property management specialists and we are confident that Propstone can capitalise on the positive market conditions to create strong partnerships with property firms in the north of the country. We are delighted to announce the launch of this exciting new collaborative venture.” Propstone’s head office is at 41 Paul’s Street in Leeds City Centre.
Town Centre Securities has agreed a 25 year lease with Premier Inn to create a new 136 bedroom hotel at its Whitehall Riverside scheme in the West End of Leeds. The Leeds-based property and investment company has worked closely with Leeds City Council on its masterplan for the regeneration of the West End of the City and already has outline consent to deliver 375,000 sq ft of office accommodation spread over three, eight-storey buildings, 18,500 sq ft of restaurant and café space which includes a stand-alone pavilion unit, 8,500 sq ft of leisure space and a 500 space multi story car park all on the south side of Whitehall Road in Leeds City Centre. Kevin Murray, Head of Acquisitions (North) for Premier Inn, said: “We are delighted to be investing in this exciting new development in a such vibrant part of Leeds. The new 136 bedroom Premier Inn will add another excellent location for our customers as well as delivering fresh investment and creating new jobs for the local area. “We look forward to working with our development partner, TCS, to bring forward our new hotel.” The new 9 storey hotel, designed by Cartwright Pickard, will form a key element of the mixed-use scheme and GMI Construction has been appointed to deliver the hotel with completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2017. Sanderson Weatherall and BNP Paribas acted for Town Centre Securities in securing the deal and WSB Property Consultants LLP represented Premier Inn, on their second deal in the City in the last 6 months. Edward Ziff, Chairman and Chief Executive of Town Centre Securities PLC, said; “The Whitehall Riverside development is crucial to the long-term regeneration and vibrancy of the West End of Leeds. We have worked closely with the Council on the preparation of the masterplan to ensure that it meets the wider regeneration plans for the area. The delivery of a new Premier Inn hotel will support both the existing and future office and leisure development within the vicinity and we are looking forward to seeing work underway in due course.”
Leading housing and regeneration specialist Galliford Try Partnerships, which markets its homes under the award winning Linden Homes banner, has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the Greyhound Stadium in Ellesmere Port. This application follows Cheshire West and Chester Council naming the company as development partner for former greyhound racing track in December. The plans outlined for the in 10-acre site, located off Thornton Road, which went on sale in 2015, will see Partnerships create 155 mixed tenure homes car parking and extensive landscaping. Of those 110 of the units will be for open market sale under the Linden Homes North West brand and 45 will be affordable homes to be built for Cheshire West and Chester Council. If planning is approved, Galliford Try Partnerships aims to start construction in Spring 2016. Darren Leary, development director at Galliford Try Partnerships, said: “We are delighted to have been selected by Cheshire West and Chester Council for the redevelopment of such an important scheme. It is testament to our proven expertise in delivering both high quality and affordable housing projects. We have worked in partnership with the Council to develop plans to support the continued regeneration of the Ellesmere Port.”