Wykeland Beal wins major award for work on Arco headquarters
THE REGENERATION partnership Wykeland Beal has secured a major award for the development of a new head office for safety specialist Arco in Hull’s Fruit Market.
Wykeland Beal – a joint venture company formed by commercial developer Wykeland Group and housebuilder Beal Homes – triumphed at ‘The Yorkshires’ Commercial Real Estate Awards 2022, winning Best Office Deal.
The award is the latest in a series of accolades for the transformation of the Fruit Market waterfront area, which is being delivered by Wykeland Beal, working in partnership with Hull City Council.
The development of safety equipment specialist Arco’s new headquarters marked a major milestone in the £80m regeneration programme and was delivered together with a new 350-space multi-storey car park.
A spokesman said: “The Arco building is the largest newbuild office development for a dedicated user in Hull for more than half a century and provides a working environment for around 600 employees.”
Dominic Gibbons, managing director of Wykeland Group, said: “We’re delighted with this latest award for the regeneration of the Fruit Market, especially as it recognises the excellence of the Arco head office development.
“The development of Arco’s new head office and the multistorey car park marked a major milestone in this longterm regeneration project, which is key to the long-term sustainability of Hull city centre.”
The Yorkshires. Commercial Real Estate Awards 2022 celebrated the best of Yorkshire’s commercial property sector.
The event was organised by Yorkshire Children’s Charity and raised almost £300,000 which will support children across the region who are at a disadvantage in life due to disability, ill health or financial circumstances.
David Evison, managing director of Arco, said: “The new workspace has been really well received and provides an excellent facility.”
Arco’s new head office marked a major milestone. Dominic Gibbons, Managing Director of Wykeland Group