Developer Umberslade Introduces Offices to Bristol’s Wapping Wharf

Developer Umberslade has started construction on 20,270 square feet of new, Grade A office accommodation at Wapping Wharf, Bristol.
This follows on from the success of existing phases of development at Wapping Wharf, an award-winning, established and growing neighbourhood on Bristol’s harbourside. This phase will introduce an office element to a regeneration project that already includes around 450 homes and over 40 independent restaurants, cafes and shops. 
The new building will be set within the stone walls of the disused J S Fry warehouse, which were formerly part of the old Bristol Gaol. CARGO Work will reflect its industrial dockside setting with its design in keeping with CARGO, the highly popular shipping container concept that houses many of the independent businesses at Wapping Wharf. Sustainably clad in upcycled shipping container components, CARGO Work will feature a glazed courtyard canopy, balconies and terraces to all floors with views across southern Bristol.
Preparatory works have already taken place on site with main construction works on the shell and core of the building now underway. The creation of the steel frame will follow in September. 
Stuart Hatton, Managing Director at Umberslade, the developer of Wapping Wharf, said: "We are thrilled that works are now progressing on CARGO Work, a completely unique concept that will create a stand-out working environment like no other, right in the heart of a thriving neighbourhood on Bristol's famous Floating Harbour. With its balconies and terraces offering impressive views and a modern, versatile working environment, CARGO Work has plenty to offer employers looking to prioritise well-being and flexibility by providing an attractive, inspiring, one-of-a-kind workspace. We are very excited about embarking on this exciting next chapter in the story of Wapping Wharf."
Damian Lambourn of Lambourn Commercial, joint agent on the development, said: "What we are hearing from the market is that larger organisations are struggling to find unique, creative workspace that will support their strategy to attract and retain the best talent. CARGO Work will help meet this gap, providing 20,270 square feet of cutting-edge offices to companies looking for a new home for 100 to around 230 employees."
Andrew Hardwick, Partner at Carter Jonas, joint agent on the development said: "CARGO Work has already generated a huge amount of interest. Wapping Wharf has been an enormous placemaking success, so it is no surprise that people want to work as well as spend their leisure time in this wonderful waterfront neighbourhood. CARGO Work combines a unique design with a high quality, contemporary working environment, offering something very special for occupiers."