CBRE Global Investors London Office Development Recognized for Outstanding ESG Credentials

CBRE Global Investors, on behalf its value-add fund, Europe Value Partners 2 (EVP2), today announced that DUO, 280 Bishopsgate will be significantly enhanced, delivering both WELL Platinum and BREEAM Outstanding certification:

• The largest WELL Platinum office space in the UK and the first to be multi-tenanted

• One of only two BREEAM Outstanding buildings delivering in London this year

The 260,000-square-foot building was acquired with vacant possession in December 2019 on behalf EVP 2, along with funds managed by King Street Real Estate and Arax Properties.

DUO is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment to be completed in November 2021. The building is approximately 50% pre-let with the remaining 127,256 square feet designed for occupiers that place staff wellbeing of paramount importance.

The building retains its existing structural frame resulting in a significant embodied carbon saving of more than 24,000 tons – the equivalent of 120 acres of deforestation. It also incorporates other extensive environmental and sustainability improvements targeting energy consumption, waste management and air quality monitoring, including the use of air purifying surface finishes.

DUO benefits from a unique 7,800 square foot MoreySmith-designed dual reception spanning over 200 feet in length and connecting Bishopsgate with the green spaces of Bishops Square and Spitalfields. Private terraces are provided on every floor, complementing the extensive Italianate roof gardens and on-site Wellness Suite. In addition to the WELL Platinum and BREEAM Outstanding accreditations, DUO will achieve Cycling Score Platinum, Wired Score Platinum and Airs core Gold.

Christina Forrest, Fund Manager, EVP 2, CBRE Global Investors: “The redevelopment of DUO is an incredibly exciting project in our value-add fund series and we look forward to delivering an asset that will meet the needs of the modern occupier. With the WELL-certified design, we have put people at its core, and we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible investing with the BREEAM accreditation.”

Paul Brennan, Head of European Real Estate, King Street: “The enhancements we are making to DUO alongside our partners at CBRE Global Investors and Arax Properties speaks to the importance of being an active manager and identifying how we can drive long-term value to our real estate investments. Sustainability is critical to our investors, and the end consumer alike and we look forward to bringing these improvements to future occupants.”

Giles Morse, Partner, Arax Properties added: “We are delighted to be able to bring these benefits to our existing and future tenants, reinforcing DUO as a truly next-generation workplace.”

Further information can be found at helloduo.london

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