• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Wednesday February 21 2024
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Beard appointed for £25 million redevelopment of Bristol’s One Friary building

South West construction firm Beard has been appointed by development manager Bankfoot APAM to carry out the £25 million redevelopment of Bristol’s One Friary building.

The flagship project is – using 99.5 per cent of the building’s existing frame – being delivered on behalf of Britannia Invest A/S and is set to commence in April 2024.

Once complete, say Beard, it will provide 80,000 sq ft of best-in-class office accommodation in the heart of Temple Quay.

One Friary, a well-established office building situated opposite Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station, will undergo a comprehensive redevelopment, adding three new floors on top of the existing structure and the introduction of a new high-performance GRC façade.

Matt Cooper, Bristol director at Beard, said: “This exciting flagship project puts sustainability front and centre – the carbon savings through the reuse of the building’s existing structural frame will be significant.

“Drawing upon our extensive track record in sustainable redevelopment and our modern construction management skills, we are perfectly placed to deliver this project with Bankfoot APAM.”

Chris Moore, managing director of Bankfoot APAM, said: “One Friary is a prime example of our dedication to delivering sustainable workplaces, with One Friary in Bristol being one of a number of highly sustainable development schemes being delivered across the UK.

“We are hugely excited about the project and we believe it will be one of the best buildings to work in Bristol once finished.”

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