Construction of £28m office project in Brighton underway

By Stephen Emerson

14 November 2022

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Developers MRP said the project will revitalise Portland Street.

The £28m, 30,000 sq ft of high-quality EPC A-rated office scheme on the corner of Church Street and Portland Street in Brighton will breathe life into a site which has been vacant for more than 20 years.

Designed by AJ100 architects, TODD Architects and constructed by contractor Corramore on behalf of MRP, the scheme is located just 500 metres from the promenade. The location affords tenants views of Brighton's iconic seafront.

When constructed it will be complete with PV panels, a ‘green roof’ and two ‘green walls’ which help to encourage biodiversity and naturally help improve air quality.

The developer states the property will be 31 per cent more carbon efficient than a typical new build office.

Welcoming construction, Mark Diamond, Senior Director at MRP said: "We have a proven track record in delivering best-in-class, environmentally sustainable workspaces in cities across the UK and The Portland Building will deliver high-quality office space in Brighton.

“We are excited to bring forward this best-in-class office development and we are confident that when complete it will be a hub for sustainable and innovative businesses helping to support Brighton economy.

“MRP are long-standing investors in the city, having completed three major projects here in recent years, and we look forward to working in partnership with the business community and the city of Brighton as we work towards completion in Q4 of 2023.”

Emma Ormiston of SHW, letting agents for The Portland Building, added: “Brighton has seen a lack of Grade A office developments with most schemes being let prior to completion of the build and over the last 18 months demand has continued to increase as we are seeing a flight to quality by occupiers.

"We expect The Portland Building to be especially well received due to its central location and ESG credentials, presenting a real opportunity for occupiers to relocate to a first-class office building where they can thrive and grow.”

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Main image Gavin McMullan, Project Manager (Consarc). Ben MacPhee, Development Manager, Mark Diamond, Senior Director and Gary Coyle, Quantity Surveyor (all MRP) at the site of The Portland Building in Brighton. Credit MRP.

Artist impression of MRP's The Portland Building, in Brighton/. Credit MRP.

By Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset.

Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users.

He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.