LaSalle Investment Management and Trilogy Real Estate have let 18,000 sq ft to De Montfort University (DMU) at The Amp education and innovation campus in East London.
Located at 41–71 Commercial Road in Aldgate, The Amp’s existing tenant line up includes Nottingham Trent’s Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, Access Creative College and London College of Contemporary Arts. Following the letting to DMU the building is now 83% full.
Chris Lewis, managing director of LaSalle Value-Add Investments, said: “The addition of De Montfort University to our exciting mixture of universities at The Amp, taking the campus to 83% let within a year of opening, shows the strength of the offer and the demand for education-led innovation campuses in leading European gateway cities.
“The Amp forms part of LaSalle’s broader European value-add strategy, bridging the gap between infrastructure and real estate, with a focus on new economy sectors such as mixed education campuses, urban accommodation, student housing, private medical facilities, distribution and data centres.”
May Molteno, head of campus experience and social impact at Trilogy Real Estate, added: “At Trilogy, we thrive on delivering exceptional education and innovation campuses which deliver high-quality facilities for colleges, universities and business. It is a testament to what the team has achieved here at The Amp that we are able to attract universities such as De Montfort. We look forward to welcoming students on site to join what is fast becoming a bustling community of learners and future innovators.”
Professor Katie Normington, vice-chancellor of DMU, said: “This expansion marks a pivotal moment for DMU as we reinforce our commitment to sustainability and educational innovation. For the first time, all staff at the new campus will undergo sustainability training, and carbon literacy will be integrated into the core curriculum for all students.
“Moving into The Amp allows us to do this in a unique way that give our students a campus experience while empowering them students not only through classroom-based sustainability-focused learning but also through direct engagement with the UN, industry partnerships, internships, networking opportunities, and practical experiences within London’s thriving business community.”
Allsop and DLA acted for Trilogy and LaSalle. DMU was advised by Metric RE and Mills and Reeve.
