First letting at 1 New Park Square
The lease signing reflects growing interest in Edinburgh Park amongst occupiers.
Global professional services firm Marsh McLennan has leased 10,000 square feet (929 square metres) of first-floor space in the flagship 1 New Park Square (1NPS) office development within the Edinburgh Park urban quarter in west Edinburgh.
Developed by Parabola, 1NPS offers grade A, net zero carbon space along with Patina (an artisan bakery, café/bar-restaurant, and live music venue) and conference facilities, all in a parkland setting. Designed by the award-winning architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, 1NPS has been designed around comfort and sustainability.
“Parabola is thrilled to confirm our first office tenant at 1 New Park Square. Following a meaningful journey and productive negotiations we are pleased that Marsh McLennan shares our vision of what the office environment post-pandemic should look like – an unrivalled focus on wellbeing, an exceptional food and drink offering, live entertainment and the arts as well as sports and leisure facilities that are second to none. The market barometer has definitely shifted significantly in recent months and it is clear that discerning tenants are looking for innovative office space with complementary facilities in well-connected locations. This is why 1NPS is being actively considered by those that share our vision to provide their people – their biggest assets - with something to enhance their work-life balance.”
– Tony Hordon, Managing Director, Parabola
The deal marks the first letting at 1NPS, with 75,000 square feet (6,968 square metres) remaining. Further announcements are expected to follow.
“Marsh McLennan is delighted to confirm our move to Parabola’s 1 New Park Square. We were struck by the commitment of the Parabola team to deliver a truly unique space which has the wellbeing of our colleagues at its core. 1NPS is a brand new, net zero carbon office building designed to meet the highest levels of sustainability with a BREEAM Excellent rating and EPC A rating. The facilities in the building, its proximity to the airport and to the city centre via the tram system and the smart, agile and collaborative environment we will create will provide our highly skilled professional colleagues with an environment which will better support our business and our clients.”
– Laura Dewar, Office Head, Marsh McLennan