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27 October 2009

ACCOLADES BUILDING UP FOR SPINNINGFIELDS

Allied London and 3 Hardman Street win at Property Week Awards

Allied London has been crowned ‘Overall Developer of the Year’ at this year’s Property Week Office Development Awards.

The developer also took home the award for ’Best Development Outside London’ for 3 Hardman Street - the latest building to be completed at its Spinningfields development in Manchester.

Judges for the awards – which took place earlier this week - commented on the “design and quality of the building and the exceptional and striking full height atria.” The judges also noted Spinningfields as the “largest city centre office scheme in the UK with the latest landmark office building.”

This is the fifth award 3 Hardman Street has won this year and comes hot on the heels of its win at the recent Regional BCO Awards for Best Commercial Workplace which highlighted Spinningfields reputation for quality and design, even at the height of a global economic downturn.

At 350,000 sq ft, the striking building was a specification ahead of its time offering the largest single floor plates in the city ranging from 10,000 sq ft to 35,000 sq ft. The building was designed by Sheppard Robson and built by Bovis Lend Lease.

Tenants include BDO Stoy Hayward, Bank of New York Mellon, Pinsent Masons, Regus, Baker Tilly, Beachcroft, PKF, Shoosmiths, The General Medical Council, Barclays Bank and Pure Gym.

Stuart Lyell, Development Director of Allied London Properties said: “Designing a large 350,000 sq ft speculatively developed office required three priorities – optimum flexibility, sustainable technology and a building specification of the highest prestige which has been a major factor in achieving an 80% pre-let building before completion and demonstrating the success of the project.”

For more information on the Property Week Office Development Awards please visit: http://offices.propertyweek.com/

For further media information please contact:

Heather Price or Daniel Kennedy at SKV PR on 0161 838 7770 / [email protected]

orJen Morgan, marketing manager, Allied London on 0207 291 7991 /

Notes to editors:

Spinningfields is the most significant Grade A office development in Manchester and the largest city centre office scheme in the UK. With a total investment of £1.5bn, Spinningfields comprises 427,450 sq m (4,600,000 sq ft) mixed-use development between the River Irwell and Deansgate – one of Manchester’s main thoroughfares.

It has a combination of world-class architecture and inviting contemporary public space, with a vitality that comes from its exciting mix of offices, retail, restaurants, bars and living space. Its twelve signature buildings, built to BREEAM Excellent standards, feature large floorplates designed with the financial and professional services sector in mind, have already attracted a raft of prestigious tenants including; RBS, Baker Tilly, NatWest, HSBC, Grant Thornton, The Bank of New York Mellon, Pinsent Masons, Deloitte, Halliwells, Regus, The General Medical Council, Barclays Group, BDO Stoy Hayward, PKF, Beachcroft, Shoosmiths and The Ministry of Justice and The Guardian Media Group.

Office workers and residents in and around Spinningfields are able to choose from a diverse selection of eateries including Carluccio’s, Wagamama, Samsi, Giraffe, Strada, Zizzi, Eat, Bagel Nash, Pret A Manger GBK, Nando’s and Bar Ha Ha.

Launching TheAvenue in 2010, Spinningfields will become Manchester's first centralised destination for international luxury brands. Anchored by Emporio Armani and Armani Collezioni, Spinningfields will be the ideal place for consumers to purchase their next collection piece.

Retailers such as such as Flannels, Mulberry, Brooks Brothers, Ermenegildo Zegna, Oliver Sweeney and Joseph have already signed up to the scheme. Signature restaurants will enhance the shopping experience as shoppers can relax with an alfresco style lunch, a contemporary cocktail or stylish dining experience.

This next phase will see a new energy and style that will develop Spinningfields as an exciting destination experience and ‘must go place’ for entertainment, culture, performing arts, signature dining and luxurious shopping.

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