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Read Full ArticleMiddleCap, the real estate-focused investment group, has announced that its Southworks office development on Rushworth Street, London has been named the world’s smartest building.
The estate has also achieved WiredScore Gold rating for its digital connectivity.
The 70,000 sq ft office scheme came up against projects such as EDGE Olympic in Amsterdam and Windmill Green in Manchester to win at the 2021 Futureproof Awards (People’s Choice category).
The landmark office development, MiddleCap’s first in the UK, is due for completion this month (June 2021).
Southworks’ technology-first approach and number of integrated design and management features will create a responsive and productive environment promoting wellbeing and sustainability. Some of these include:
Tomáš Jurdák, Head of Real Estate at MiddleCap, said:
“The safety and wellbeing of employees is now the top priority for businesses across the world, so pushing ahead with technological innovations is crucial to the future of offices. Southworks was designed and built around the natural elements and natural environment supported by top-notch technology.”
“We are thrilled to see Southworks achieving these awards and ratings, proving that our first UK project is setting a benchmark for commercial space in the city and we hope that others in the UK and across Europe will follow suit.”
Picture: a photograph of the exterior of Southworks. Image credit: MiddleCap
Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 03 June 2021
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