Lucent is a ‘Grade A’ redevelopment and net zero ready building, that retains 78% less embodied carbon than a new build development. Comprising 90,000 sq ft across six floors, to create a natural light-filled, contemporary office featuring the original sandstone façade, designed by Scottish architects H & D Barclay for The Central Thread Agency.

WiredScore and SmartScore certifications are internationally recognised digital connectivity and smart building rating systems for real estate, helping developers design and promote buildings with powerful digital connectivity and smart capabilities.

With Lucent due for completion this year, pre-certified Platinum by WireScore at this stage enables occupiers to immediately identify that it is a best in class building meeting their future connectivity needs and ensuring an optimal in building experience.

Commenting on the milestone on behalf of Orion European Real Estate Fund V, Richard Low of Orion Capital Managers said: “We are delighted that Lucent has been pre-certified and is pursuing WiredScore Platinum to provide its occupiers with a best-in-class digital experience. With a zero carbon roadmap for design materials, construction and operation, a tech-enabled operating regime will optimise indoor environmental air quality and integrated smart technology to facilitate occupier comfort and engagement.”

With high speed digital connectivity a big part of an occupiers decision to locate, Lucent offers both occupier and mobile experience, a choice of providers and future readiness. Dedicated engineering support and resilient bandwidth ensures Wifi is in all common areas and occupiers can be up and running within 10 days.

Angela Higgins of Resonance Capital, which is providing DM and marketing services, said: “We are pleased to share that Lucent, the next generation of prime, smart enabled offices has been pre-certified WiredScore Platinum. Expectations and technology are pushing demand for connectivity to a tech-enabled lifestyle with digital connectivity coming just after cost and location for occupiers. We are delivering everything needed at the click of a button.”

Tom McClellan, country director, UK & Ireland and Growth Markets, WiredScore, added: “For many occupiers, seamless digital connectivity has fast become one of the most crucial amenities when looking for an office space and Lucent is no exception. Building owners like Orion, who are integrating this in the skeleton of their developments can expect not only to see a more efficient and productive use of their spaces for those occupying it, but can also expect to see occupiers stay an average of nine months longer compared to buildings which are not certified to these standards, according to recent research from Moody’s and WiredScore.”

The Lucent building benefits from a concept tenant lounge and break out areas; yoga suite, a central atrium incorporating private meeting balconies; fifth floor - extensive private external terraces; sixth floor – two penthouse suites with private external terraces and a large south facing social and meeting terrace. A suite of leisure facilities combines a stretch and fitness studio, contemplation suite, dedicated dressing rooms, 75 cycle storage spaces, showers, drying room and bike repair station.