Offices where you really can work, rest and play...

WITH a tranquil waterside setting, yoga and pilates space, ‘bean cafe’ and lush green outdoor space, one of MediaCityUK’s most photographed buildings is aiming to be the region’s most relaxed office space.

‘The Victoria’, the former home of Bupa, is undergoing a major £9m refurb and has repositioned itself simply as ‘The Vic’, to reflect a more ‘chilled out’ working environment.

With a focus on health, wellbeing and mindfulness, The Vic has been redesigned to appeal to the needs of the modern occupier looking for spaces to serve a range of working styles. Designed around themes of collaboration, creativity, relaxation and healthy living, The Vic will offer areas for exercise, socialising and lush green outdoor spaces to promote calm and quiet contemplation, all against the backdrop of a tranquil waterside setting.

Newly-added on-site amenities include a bike store, locker and shower scheme, an enhanced ‘Bean’ cafe and dedicated spaces for yoga and pilates.

Tim Taylor, leasing manager for Peel Land & Property (Peel L&P), said: “The Vic is a complete rethink of one our largest and most prominent buildings in MediaCityUK.

“The well-documented evidence that workspaces need to serve the ever-changing attitudes of the modern occupier inspired us to evolve the proposition for the building to one that is more relaxed and fluid in its design.

“We also wanted people to connect more with the calming influence of natural landscaping and water.

“We’ve included little touches like outdoor breakfast bars on the waterside terrace, meaning you will be able to grab a coffee from Bean and work in the fresh air, connected to the WiFi, whilst overlooking a lush, green, waterside setting.

“There’s not a lot of places in Greater Manchester where you can do that so we’re excited about our plans and we