Flexible workspace operator expands in central Manchester in response to demand

Flexible workspace operator Clockwise has announced the expansion of its presence in Manchester city centre, increasing its footprint within Linley House by nearly 50 per cent.

Situated in central Manchester on Dickinson Street, just off Portland Street, phase two sees over 170 new desks and more than 14,000 sq ft in additional space. Members also have access to three brand new meeting rooms,

Two Hands, an onsite artisan café, and a club lounge on the ground floor provide a collaborative space for businesses and individuals to use. The expansion is in response to the ever-growing demands in Manchester city centre for a “higher quality and premium flex” offering, in which its first phase launched in May 2022.

Offering co-working, dedicated desks or private offices, the workspace also offers breakout areas, club lounges, bookable meeting rooms and a dedicated podcast recording room. The site also benefits from “great” nearby amenities, local connections, and access to the wider region.

Originally built in 1963 as a former electrical station, powering the whole of Manchester city, the building has been “sensitively” renovated by architect MoreySmith to reflect its industrial architectural history.

Hinting mid-century influence and boasting original features such as high ceilings, large windows and the iconic ‘City of Manchester Electric Light Station’ sign, the space has been re-energised to create the best working environment for members.

Featuring public spaces including a “striking” engineered stairwell for Clockwise members to congregate, natural daylight is optimised to aid circadian rhythms, with the addition of planting to help purify air and enhance memory retention and compassion.

Linley House is just one of Clockwise’s 13 spaces in the UK, and the growth signifies a step in the business’ “ambitious” growth plans as it sets to continue opening further spaces in both the UK and Europe.

Alexandra Livesey, COO at Clockwise, commented: “We’re excited about the expansion of our central Manchester site, Linley House, which will help to serve more businesses and entrepreneurs in the local area.

“As a building that formerly provided electricity to Manchester, it’s great to see the space being used to power startups and give energy to the city’s SMEs.

“With nearly a 50 per cent growth in Clockwise’s current Manchester footprint, it goes to show the demand for Clockwise’s flexible offering is increasing in demand, in line with the way people work and use spaces.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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