Audrey Hepburn lookalike helps to promote Mayfair office space

An Audrey Hepburn lookalike walked the streets of Mayfair to bring attention to the cinematic history of the office space at One Heddon Street.

The neo classical building became an electric cinema in the 1920s and used to house a Wurlitzer organ. Many West End and Disney premieres aired in the historic edifice, which has since been transformed into office space. Currently the five star business centre offers serviced and managed offices together with meeting rooms for businesses of different sizes. (more…)

West End office space rents rise for first time in three years

West End office rents have risen for the first time in three years, according to research by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

Rental rates increased to £85 per square foot in the second quarter, up from £75 per square foot in the first quarter. The real estate firm expects rents to hit £87.50 per square foot by the end of 2010. (more…)

Green roofs and energy saving buildings completed in Mayfair

Two sustainable mixed-use developments that encourage biodiversity have been completed on New Bond Street and St George Street by Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP).

The  retail, apartment and office spaces in Mayfair gained an excellent rating on the BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), which measures the environmentally friendly aspects of commercial properties. (more…)