Our next office building, 2KF is currently in the design stage. With outline planning permission for up to 200,000 sq ft, CEG has a flexible approach to the final design and phasing of this building. And it’s the same team that brought the award-winning Number One office building to life that are behind the design for this next phase.
Kirkstall Forge is already home to the ‘Best commercial workplace in the UK’ and has over 850 people working in Number One. Number One is fully let.
Number One, Kirkstall Forge was completed in November 2017 and is home to the global headquarters of Zenith, the Northern office of CEG, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Bupa.
On the ground floor, café bar Butler’s provides food and drink throughout the day to workers and visitors. The dedicated Kirkstall Forge train station has been operational since 2016, offering a half hourly service to Leeds (6 minutes) and Bradford (18 minutes).
The experience of working at Kirkstall Forge is like no other. As well as being located in a stunning valley, surrounded by nature, the health and wellbeing of all employees is of paramount importance. So much so, that Number One Kirkstall Forge was awarded Property Week’s National Property Wellbeing Award 2018.
2KF will continue to raise the bar for health & wellbeing, offering a Grade A, BREEAM Excellent, WiredScore Platinum, EPC A rated building, set in a tranquil canal and riverside location.
By committing to long-term ownership, CEG offers occupiers a uniquely sustainable approach to workspace.
Designed to reduce running costs, the building will provide occupiers with more cost-effective workspace over the mid to long term. 2KF is also offered with the benefit of flexible leasing, high quality amenities, the highest technical specification, and wellbeing opportunities that will inspire your colleagues.
Occupiers of 2KF will also benefit from the enhanced management services offered by the Kirkstall Forge Life Team. This includes a concierge service and lifestyles activities. Co-ordinated by the Estates Manager and her team who are on hand to assist with access to the amenities on offer, five days a week from Monday to Friday between the core office working hours of 8am – 6pm.
Grade A office premises fronting onto masterplanned public realm landscaped to the highest standards and catering for a number of amenity uses.
Coated aluminium framed curtain walling system with full height glazing — Metal tile suspended ceiling
3/4 BCO compliant high speed passenger lifts (x2 21 person and x2 17 person)
VRF heating / cooling system
Dedicated mainline railway station linking directly to Leeds city centre
Shower facilities on each floor — Shower, locker room and drying room facilities
DDA Compliant
Large open plan flexible floor plates up to 15,500 sq ft
Designed to an occupancy of 1:8 sq m with provision to increase to 1:6 sq m
Finished floor level to the underside of the ceiling is 2.8m — Full access raised floor system
360º views and excellent natural light
24 hour site security
Cycle storage — On-site secure car parking
EPC A and BREEAM Excellent rating
PIR controlled LG7 compliant LED lighting
Office building will achieve WiredScore Platinum rating- Common area Wi-Fi.