WorkWell secures historic Leeds workspace deal

A workspace operator has expanded with an acquisition.

WorkWell has bought Aire Street Workshops, in Leeds city centre.

Bosses say they will retain the building’s commercial use, offering existing occupiers continued access while upgrading its interiors to create a “much-improved workspace”.

The 22,979sq ft property, originally built as a cloth warehouse in 1875, has housed creative businesses since 1981. 

It currently accommodates 50 businesses across 30 units.

Known for designing technology-enabled workspaces, WorkWell, which supports 800 professionals working from its spaces each month, operates two centres in Leeds and recently opened its largest office development in Harrogate. 

Oliver Corrigan, managing director of WorkWell, said: “We are pleased to allay any fears the current occupiers had about the building being sold and converted into flats. 

“As a leading provider of serviced office space, we plan to improve the working environment of the building over the coming months. 

“All the current occupiers will be offered space in the much-improved workspace.” 

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