A new video takes people inside the huge new multi-million pound office development in Swansea city centre - and shows us just what we can expect from the building when it's completed. Earlier this month, Swansea Council shared some new computer-generated images of what 71/72 The Kingsway would look like when construction and fitting-out works were done - and this video now gives an even better insight into the development.
The site used to be home to an Oceana nightclub, but that was knocked down in 2018 as part of the regeneration of The Kingsway, but out of the rubble, a huge new 104,000 square foot office block is being built. The development aims to attract companies working in the digital, tech and creative industries, and will also have some public spaces too, including an events hall, retail units and food and drink areas.
Once finished, the development will have enough space for 600 workers and will be worth £32.6m to Swansea's economy each year, Swansea Council said previously. Developers hope it will become something of a “landmark office building” for Wales and that it will offer something “very different”. For the latest Swansea news, sign up to our newsletter here
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The video of the development zooms in on the front of the building, with huge windows allowing plenty of natural light, and how workers can operate independently or with colleagues in the open-plan offices, meeting rooms and social areas.
Earlier this month, a spokesperson for Swansea Council said: "Developed by Swansea Council, the 71/72 Kingsway scheme located at the former Oceana nightclub site, is being specifically targeted at the digital, tech and creative sectors. JLL and Avison Young are the letting and marketing agents for the scheme. Main contractor Bouygues UK is making considerable progress on the seven-storey development, with construction earmarked for completion in early 2024.
"Designed by Architecture 00, the 104,000 square foot scheme includes innovative public spaces with specific areas of the building being offered to the open market to let. These are made up of retail, food and beverage spaces, an event hall, flexible and serviced workspaces, and over 47,000 square feet of Grade A office space."
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Leader of Swansea Council, Rob Stewart added: "There’s a shortage of high-quality office space in Swansea, so this development will help meet that demand while also supporting our city centre traders because of the hundreds of people who will work there. Construction is now continuing at pace, with work on the top floor of the development ongoing and glazing starting to be installed.
"This means it’s the right time to start marketing the office space within the scheme, which will build on positive discussions we’re already having with a number of potential tenants."
