A major new office development has launched in the City of London, bringing more than 120,000 sq ft of Grade A workspace to the area between the Barbican and Farringdon.
One Golden Lane is now complete and available to occupiers following an extensive redevelopment by Castleforge. The building sits between the Barbican Centre and Golden Lane Estate and is around four minutes from Farringdon station and the Elizabeth line.
For businesses considering this part of London, the development adds another premium option to a market already benefiting from the connectivity of office space in Barbican and nearby office space in Farringdon .
What Does One Golden Lane Offer?
One Golden Lane provides more than 120,000 sq ft of modern office accommodation across 12 storeys.
While the building has been comprehensively redeveloped, it retains the character of the original Grade II listed property, including its historic 1896 façade.
The new workspace includes approximately 7,000 sq ft of terraces and roof gardens, giving occupiers access to outdoor space overlooking the surrounding Barbican area.
There is also around 3,900 sq ft of wellness and community space, together with a double-height reception area and café.
According to developer Castleforge , the building has been designed around the requirements of businesses looking for high-quality, sustainable office space in the City.
A Historic Building Reworked for Modern Offices
One of the more interesting aspects of One Golden Lane is the combination of old and new.
Rather than replacing the original building entirely, the redevelopment retained around 95% of the existing structure while upgrading it for modern office use.
The original property dates back to the late nineteenth century and was designed by architect Sidney Smith, who was also responsible for parts of Tate Britain.
Today, behind the restored historic exterior, the building provides contemporary Grade A workspace with modern amenities, outdoor areas and improved environmental performance.
The development is targeting BREEAM Outstanding certification and is designed to operate using 100% renewable energy.
Why the Barbican and Farringdon Location Matters
The location is an important part of the appeal.
One Golden Lane sits close to the boundary between the City of London, Barbican, Clerkenwell and Farringdon, giving occupiers access to several different business districts within walking distance.
Farringdon has become particularly important for businesses since the opening of the Elizabeth line. From Farringdon station, companies benefit from direct connections across central London as well as straightforward access to Heathrow, Paddington, Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf.
Barbican offers a slightly different working environment. The area combines established City businesses with residential buildings, cultural destinations and quieter streets around the Barbican Estate.
Businesses considering the area can compare current Barbican offices to rent with options in Farringdon to find the location and workspace style that best suits their team.
Demand for High-Quality City Office Space
The launch also reflects a wider trend in the London office market.
Businesses are increasingly differentiating between older standard office stock and buildings offering better design, sustainability credentials, outdoor space, wellness facilities and strong transport connections.
Castleforge says that availability of large Grade A offices in core City locations remains constrained, particularly for businesses seeking substantial amounts of space.
That makes developments such as One Golden Lane particularly relevant to larger occupiers, although businesses needing smaller offices have a much wider range of serviced and managed workspace available across the surrounding Barbican and Farringdon market.
Office Space Near One Golden Lane
Businesses do not need to take an entire floor in a major development to establish themselves in this part of London.
The surrounding area offers everything from small private serviced offices to managed offices, self-contained floors and larger conventional office spaces.
Companies looking around Golden Lane can therefore compare premium developments such as One Golden Lane with flexible workspace on Aldersgate Street, Beech Street, Farringdon and the surrounding City streets.
You can view current office space to rent in Barbican or explore offices in Farringdon through City Hub Offices.
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