Watch: Bradford's major new office scheme One City Park on track to complete summer 2023

The steel frame - supplied and erected by Halifax-based Elland Steel - was completed in November and the aluminium cladding system which frames the floor to ceiling windows is well underway.

Externally, the retaining wall in front of the building has been demolished and work has begun on constructing new Spanish steps which will link the building to the mirror pool and provide a place for people to meet, sit and enjoy the views over City Park – which is expected to play a major role in the district’s UK City of Culture programme in 2025.

Simon Dew, development director at developer Muse, said: “The skills and specialist knowledge of our extraordinary build team is enabling us to deliver this landmark scheme for the city on track which is an incredible achievement.

"We’ve had a strong stream of enquiries from potential occupiers – a confident sign that the demand for a modern, high specification office scheme in the city is there.

The scheme has been designed with flexible floor plates that can adapt to accommodate more agile working practices that promote wellbeing, and strong sustainability credentials.

In line with Bradford Council’s ‘Clean Growth Strategy’, One City Park will feature a range of green design elements including high-performance glazing, photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps to make sure the building operates on renewable energy.

Every car-parking space includes an electric car charging point, coupled with secure cycle storage and changing facilities to encourage workers to take more sustainable and healthier modes of transport.

Coun Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s executive member for regeneration planning and transport, said: “One City Park entering the final phase of its construction marks an exciting moment in the district’s continual transformation and really complements the wider regeneration of the city centre including the new Darley Street Market and the progress being made with the City Village at the top of town.”

Caddick Construction is the lead contractor.