‘Landmark’ Newcastle building with potential to create over 1,000 jobs completes

A new office building in an academic and business complex in the centre of Newcastle has been completed.

The Lumen in Newcastle Helix has been completed, offering 106,000 sq ft of office space within the central innovation hub.

The building, part of a £65m investment from Legal & General, is the largest private sector-funded office building to be constructed in the city centre in the last decade.

Cllr Ged Bell, cabinet member for employment and culture at Newcastle City Council, commented: “The completion of the Lumen marks a significant milestone in Newcastle Helix’s story.

“In challenging times, this building will play a crucial role in the future of our economy. It has already created a number of jobs across the whole supply chain and has the potential to create more than 1,000 jobs once open.”

Professor Chris Day, vice-chancellor and president of Newcastle University, added: “Newcastle University is immensely proud of what our partnership with Newcastle City Council and Legal & General has achieved here on Newcastle Helix, and I would like to congratulate them both as The Lumen opens for business.

“These are developments that are not only transforming this part of the city but that also have the potential to transform the future.

“The importance of this partnership and the work we do together will never be more important than it is now, as we enter the social and economic recovery phase of COVID-19 and seek new and innovative ways to ensure the future prosperity of our city and region.”