Regeneration partnership Wykeland Beal has won an award for the development of a new head office for Arco in Hull’s rejuvenated Fruit Market.
JV company Wykeland Beal triumphed at “The Yorkshires” Commercial Real Estate Awards 2022, winning Best Office Deal.
The award is the latest in a series of accolades for the spectacular transformation of the Fruit Market waterfront area being delivered by Wykeland Beal, working in partnership with Hull City Council.
The development of safety equipment specialist Arco’s new HQ marked a major milestone in the £80m regeneration programme, and was delivered together with a new 350-space multi-storey car park.
The Arco building is the largest new-build office development for a dedicated user in Hull for more than half a century and provides an inspirational working environment for around 600 employees.
Dominic Gibbons, MD of Wykeland Group, said: “The development of Arco’s new head office and the multi-storey car park marked a major milestone in this long-term regeneration project, which is key to the long-term sustainability of Hull city centre.
“Arco now has a state-of-the-art working environment, perfect for the digital age and for retaining and recruiting talent. The development also has exceptional sustainability credentials, as it features the latest in smart energy-saving technology, EV charging points and over 50 cycle spaces, as well as a green ‘living wall’ to enhance biodiversity.”
Held for the first time and hosted by former England rugby union international Martin Bayfield, “The Yorkshires” Commercial Real Estate Awards 2022 celebrate the very best of Yorkshire’s commercial property sector. The event was organised by Yorkshire Children’s Charity and raised almost £300,000 which will support children across the region who are at a disadvantage in life due to disability, ill health or financial circumstances.
The Best Office Deal accolade recognises a development which has made a real impact on the Yorkshire property landscape. The Arco scheme was named as the winner ahead of the LabCorp Centre of Excellence in Leeds, in a category sponsored by construction and facilities management business GRAHAM Group.
