On the heels of announcing the first Best Spaces to Work certified property in the US, we are excited to share the first UK estate to be recognized by the program – congratulations, Kings Cross!
King’s Cross is one of the largest and most successful redevelopments in the UK. Over the past 20 years, what was an underused industrial site has been transformed and rejuvenated with new streets, squares and parks, offices, homes, shops, galleries, bars, restaurants, schools and a university. The location, the connections, the canal-side setting, the heritage, an exciting cultural scene, a jam-packed events and enlivenment programme, a thriving business community and a strong sense of local community all come together at King’s Cross to make the experience of working there both unique and meaningful.
Today, King’s Cross is the home of innovation for up to 30,000 workers. It is a place where world-leading businesses and institutions of all sizes and sectors come together to make things happen. It continues to evolve its workspace offering and is delivering a range of new office spaces throughout 2024 at Western Transit Shed, Two Pancras Square and The Jellicoe.
“Our vision for King’s Cross has always been ambitious: to transform a former industrial wasteland into a vibrant, mixed-use destination that fosters innovation, creativity, and community. Data-driven strategies and partnerships have been instrumental in achieving this, allowing us to understand occupier needs, optimise the experience of our spaces and create a truly unique offering that attracts not only businesses, but residents and visitors alike.” – Henry Shearer, Head of Office and Investment, King’s Cross
“By harnessing critical end-user insights using HqO’s REX Platform, we’re not only meeting occupier needs, but proactively shaping a futureproof workplace environment that will support our occupiers to attract and retain the best talent. We believe this customer-first, data-driven approach has positioned us perfectly for HqOs Best Spaces to Work certification. We have worked hard to set a new standard for intelligent, people-focused workspaces, so we are delighted to be the first estate in the UK to be recognised.”
At HqO we are proud and excited to highlight the best performers, like Kings Cross, that are leading the transformation of the real estate market, investing in their real estate experience strategy to support leasing, optimize operating expenses, increase tenant retention, and ultimately drive NOI.
Do you think your space has what it takes to join Kings Cross on the Best Spaces to Work list? Nominate your property, office, or amenity space by March 15 to be included in the Q1 Best Spaces to Work list.
