Catella APAM, acting on behalf of Britannia Invest A/S, has let 20,034 sq ft to Victoria College of Art and Design at Bridgewater House in Manchester.
The college has signed a 16-year lease on the fifth floor of the recently refurbished 180,000 sq ft building at a rent of £26/sq ft.
William Grenfell, associate director at Catella APAM, said: “Securing Victoria College of Art and Design at Bridgewater House highlights the demand for flexible, high-quality office space that combines character with modern amenities. We are excited to see the continued success of this building and look forward to welcoming other tenants to the space.”
Daniel Barnes, office agency director at Savills Manchester, which acted for Catella APAM on the letting, added: “Bridgewater House offers impressive architecture that perfectly combines traditional features with a high-quality, modern specification, making it the ideal space for a creative occupier such as Victoria College of Art and Design. We are excited to welcome them to the building and look forward to launching the fourth floor in the new year.”
Savills and Edwards & Co are joint letting agents at Bridgewater House.
