CDPQ FIND NEW EUROPEAN HOME IN CARNABY, SOHO

Shaftesbury lease the 4th floor of 70 Broadwick Street to global investment group Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)

Leading global investment group CDPQ have put their faith in London, Carnaby and Soho by leasing the 4th floor of 70 Broadwick Street from Shaftesbury. The 10-year lease of 17,429 sq ft has been agreed ahead of completion and will become CDPQ’s new European headquarters.

CDPQ’s new headquarters is located at the gateway between world-famous Carnaby Street and the heart of Soho. The 4 th floor, with its own dedicated entrance, features a private, wrap-around terrace with panoramic views across Carnaby and central London, with access to a 2,000 sq ft
roof terrace on the 6th floor providing more outdoor amenity space.

The wider building will open in Q4 2022 and is targeting BREEAM Excellent accreditation. The building features near net zero carbon heat pump heating, photovoltaic panels on two floors and integrated biodiversity with extensive planters, living walls and a green roof.

Avison Young and CMS acted for CDPQ and RX London, Colliers International and Hogan Lovells for Shaftesbury.

Simon Quayle, Executive Director at Shaftesbury, adds:

“Physical workplaces will continue to play an important role in London’s recovery and we’re excited to welcome CDPQ to the Carnaby community.

“Working in the West End offers unique experiences and exciting amenities, at a time when employers and employees are placing more value than ever on their surroundings. 70 Broadwick Street is not only built to the highest spec but is a truly mixed-use building– the perfect spot for a talented, ambitious workforce.”

David Morley, Managing Director and Head of Europe, CDPQ Mondial, CDPQ London adds:

“Our move to 70 Broadwick Street –a vibrant, diverse location in the heart of Soho – demonstrates our commitment to London. It will enable us to create an attractive and sustainable workplace for our European headquarters as we continue to grow.”

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Notes to Editors
Shaftesbury owns and manages a 16 acre property portfolio in the liveliest parts of London's West End. The portfolio comprises of restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops, extending to apartments and offices in the highly popular, sought-after and prosperous locations of Carnaby, Seven Dials and
Chinatown, together with substantial ownerships in East and West Covent Garden, Soho and Fitzrovia. 

All our properties are close to the main West End Underground stations, and within ten minutes’ walk of the two West End transport hubs for the Elizabeth Line, at Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street.

2022 marks the 25-year anniversary of Shaftesbury in Carnaby. Since then, it has creatively invested in the area to build on its heritage and history, whilst developing it into a much-loved destination for today’s residents, workers, shoppers, and tourists.

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