Oriel & Covent Garden

Oriel & Covent Garden

Shed a little light... Oriel & Covent Garden is fast becoming a new destination at the heart of Liverpool s business district. The unique blend of the two buildings has created a home for the creatively-minded to come together and thrive in one of the most vibrant areas that the city has to offer. Each of these buildings has its own personality but much like the saying opposites attract they complement each other beautifully. With spaces ranging from 100-6,000 sq ft they offer the perfect base for any business. With the demand for small suites in the city centre rising, Oriel & Covent Garden lends itself perfectly to entrepreneurs, startup or SMEs looking to establish themselves in this iconic city. Oriel & Covent Garden is a pioneering work of architecture, providing an inspirational setting for our studio in the heart of the city. Matthew Armstrong, RIBA Director at MgMA Studio 3

Oriel Ultra-fast broadband Secure 24-hour access Designed by architect, Peter Ellis, this Grade I listed gem on Water Street comprises of 43,000 sq ft spread over five floors and still to this day benefits from original features. Bike storage Original features Dating from 1864, Oriel set the architectural standard for its contemporaries around the world. It was one of the world s first steel framed, glass curtain walled buildings and soon became the inspiration behind several 1880 s American skyscrapers. Over the years the building s interior has change threefold but when Bruntwood bought the building in 2006 its mission was to bring the building back to life, unearthing its Victorian history once more. The original oriel windows its most defining feature are still beautifully intact, offering an abundance of natural light and character to every space. Did you know? Architect Paul Ellis was only known for one other building. 16 Cook Street in Liverpool was the world s second building to follow the same architectural model as Oriel, just one year later. The ground floor of the building has been the home to Oriel Chambers Barristers since 1965, who were the inspiration behind what is now one of the grandest entrances in the city. As a nod to the buildings architectural history, Oriel has had a modern yet complementary makeover emphasising on the light and space within it. The original cast iron columns and barrel vaulted ceilings can be seen throughout and have been paired with traditional furniture and décor. The corridors themselves have been turned into exhibition space for art installations, which complement the mix of creatively-driven customers that occupy the workspace perfectly. Not only do they support local artists but they bring the corridors to life and give each of the floors a personality of its own. The full-length corridors act as a natural divide, creating a range of spaces in all different shapes and sizes; it is these smaller more characterful spaces that have attracted the likes of MgMa and Peace of Mind to the building. 4 5

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Covent Garden Did you know? Secure 24-hour access An original Banksy can be seen on the building adjacent to Oriel & Covent Garden. Love Plane originally appeared in London in 2011, however days later it was removed leaving no trace. During that same week, a near identical piece appeared in Liverpool where it remains to this day. Bike storage Ultra-fast broadband Lift access Close to amenities During WWII a German bomb destroyed the rear of Oriel, exposing the frame and innovative curtain wall construction. The damage was repaired almost 20 years later, by James & Bywaters but now only 12 of the 20 original window bays exist. As part of these repairs, James & Bywaters also built a new extension, which today is known as Covent Garden. Although the architects replicated the original bays, the 1960 s style façade offers a completely different look and feel to the front of the building. Accessible via the central corridor at Oriel, Covent Garden is currently in the midst of a 500,000 refurbishment project that will see the building brought back to life. The ceilings are being stripped back to expose the original soffits and architectural suspended light fittings are being installed throughout. After the success of other small suites schemes in Liverpool, each floor will be split to provide bespoke spaces, with offices ranging from 100-3,000 sq ft. Each floor will have brand new toilet and kitchen facilities and meeting and breakout spaces. The lifts within the building are being upgraded and the current entrance on Covent Garden street is also being improved. Comms Room Proposed Space Plan 8 9

Location Did you know? 10 2 4 9 7 Oriel & Covent Garden couldn t be better placed to access the best that Liverpool has to offer. You are steps away from James Street Station, the underground connection that can link you to Lime Street Station, Liverpool South Parkway and beyond. Within a few minutes on foot in one direction you could be stood on Liverpool s iconic Waterfront, taking in the atmosphere of Albert Dock and the surrounding areas or walk the other way towards Castle Street, where you will find an abundance of bars, cafes, restaurants, hotels and shops. Martins Bank on Water Street is set to become to first ever 5* hotel in the city. Plans are in place to convert the building into a 227-bedroom luxury hotel with associated bars, restaurants and a spa. 5 12 If you prefer a more tranquil setting to gather your thoughts or eat your lunch then stroll around the corner to the stunning gardens at Our Lady and St Nicolas Church, with its unrivalled inner city green space and views of the waterfront. As part of a commitment by the council, Water Street and surrounding areas will be receiving a full upgrade in a push to make it one of Liverpool s premier streets, with new granite paving and lighting being installed. 8 11 1 6 3 14 Water Street Liverpool L2 8TD 1. Oh Me Oh My! 2. CAU 3. ETSU 4. Panna 5. The Vincent 6. MEET Argentinian Restaurant 7. Moose 8. Hotel Indigo 9. San Carlo The Racquet 10. Aloft 11. Club 12. Alchemist 10 11

Whether you need a single desk or a whole floor, we have the right space to suit you. Talk to us today on 0151 600 5353 Or visit our website bruntwood.co.uk/ cottonhouseliverpool Oriel Chambers & Covent Garden Water Street Liverpool L3 9LQ