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Green light for Newcastle city centre office scheme

Plans for the £70 million One Founders Place commercial
development have been submitted to Newcastle City Council.
The 17,187m2 office development has been designed by
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and forms part of the
regeneration of Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter being
delivered by Igloo in partnership with the council.
The proposed 12-storey development would be delivered
alongside a new public square, Founders Square, and is
intended to create a new commercial landmark close to the
site of George and Robert Stephenson’s pioneering locomotive
works.
The scheme has been designed to achieve BREEAM
‘Excellent’ and WELL Building Standard accreditation and will
feature all-electric heating and high-efficiency building
systems, alongside rooftop terraces and a ground-floor
restaurant and café.
Plans also include 104 long-stay cycle spaces, with showers
and lockers, as part of measures designed to encourage
active travel.
Joe Broadley, Development Director at igloo, said: “One
Founders Place is about much more than delivering a high-
quality office scheme – it’s about creating a destination that
reflects Newcastle’s rich industrial heritage while providing the
sustainable workplaces and welcoming public spaces that
modern cities need to thrive.
“This investment is helping to attract new businesses, support
skilled jobs and create a bustling city neighbourhood where
people want to work, meet and spend time.
“By combining exceptional workspace with high quality public
realm, we’re creating a place that will contribute to Newcastle’s
long-term economic growth while celebrating the history that
makes this location so distinctive.”

