Momentum Financial Technology Ltd, formerly known as Blue Speck Financial Ltd, has relocated its 40-strong team to new offices at 10 Templeback, Bristol.
The Bristol-born financial technology firm, which announced plans to open a new 120-person facility in November, has moved to the top floor of the building following the completion of a major redesign.
The 13,000 sq ft office space has been designed to offer a quirky, flexible working environment which includes creative breakout zones, a communal canteen and state-of-the-art meeting facilities.
The concept of workplace transformation is a rapidly growing trend in Bristol as businesses look for ways to change how their staff work and interact with their office environment.
London-based Cube Real Estate, which asset manages the property on behalf of its owners, Benson Elliot, is well-known for allowing businesses to put their own creative mark on buildings and designing spaces where tenants can operate efficiently.
Jonathan Lawes, director of Cube, said: “The way people spend their working day is changing and we knew that to meet these demands, we need to offer flexible terms and give businesses the opportunity to make their mark on the building.
“This trend is particularly prevalent amongst tech businesses as they look to fall in line with sustainability measures as well as the ‘smart working’ concept. In Bristol, there are rising demands for office space with a real focus on innovative design.
“The way Momentum has adapted the space in response to this is outstanding and we hope it will become a benchmark for future tenants at the building.”
Momentum Financial Technology, which offers cutting edge financial solutions, has taken 13,000 sq ft on a ten year lease and joins current tenants, NFU Mutual.
Toby Hughes, CEO at Momentum Financial Technology, said: “We were amazed at how quickly the fit out was completed and even more amazed when we saw the finished product in the flesh.
“The space offers us with all we need and more, including capacity to further expand our growing team which we hope to have in place by early 2016.”
The office was designed by Area Sq and fitted by Sketch Studios, both part of the FourFront Group. Features include a table-tennis and foosball area, an event space and purpose-built bar, sound-proof work pods and a financial wellness wall, which represents the complexity of navigating financially through your life.
Cube Real Estate has applied for planning permission to improve the arrival experience at 10 Templeback with a re-designed and re-modelled reception. The firm also plans to create a new shower hub in the car park which will include cycle racks, showers, a drying room and lockers to further enhance the building’s green credentials and promote sustainable travel. The building already has a ferry stop.
Two other transactions are currently being finalised, with space totalling 15,000 sq ft under offer.
10 Templeback is a 123,000 sq ft building and one of Bristol’s most prominent Grade A office developments. The waterfront building is one of the city’s greenest buildings and is available to new tenants on tailor made attractive terms.
NFU Mutual currently occupies two floors but substantial high quality space remains available on the remaining three floors totalling 50,000 sq ft.
10 Templeback is being jointly marketed by DTZ and Alder King.
