January 8th 2024
That’s a wrap: Vue Cinema has signed a deal for a new HQ
The leading global cinema chain have said goodbye to their offices at Chiswick Park and are set to establish themselves at One Ariel Way in London.
Despite the Golden Globes taking place last night, there are other news announcements relating to the world of film. Last week, Vue Cinema, which has more than 90 UK sites and is currently headquartered at Chiswick Park in West London, announced they will taking over 14,000 sq ft of office space at One Ariel Way.
The office space is situated near Westfield shopping centre and also includes a 2,000 sq ft private roof terrace overlooking the west of the capital city.
In addition to providing exceptional views, reasons for moving the HQ to this particular area have some very personal motives. Vue set up a 20-screen flagship cinema near Westfields which has been a key anchor in the district since it launched in 2008.
‘We’re excited to be strengthening our longstanding relationship with Vue, which has been a valued entertainment anchor at both Westfield London and Stratford City for many years,’ Kate Orwin, leasing director UK at URW UK said. ‘We’re seeing demand for office space growing across both of our sites and with more people moving to White City to live, study and work, this represents a massive opportunity for companies to be part of the thriving communities in and around our destinations.’
Against this backdrop, Tim Richards, founder, and CEO at Vue, added: ‘We are delighted to be working with our existing landlord partner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield to relocate our head office to One Ariel Way in White City, adjacent to Westfield London.
‘Westfield London is one of London’s leading retail and entertainment destinations and already home to our 20-screen flagship site which sits alongside our Westfield sites in Copenhagen and Stratford City.
‘As we enter our third decade, and look ahead to next year and beyond, our new and exciting HQ will ensure the team is perfectly positioned to build on recent momentum and deliver the very best in big screen entertainment.’
However, although it seems this particular office space provider in London is thriving, news has surfaced recently that shows BE offices have collapsed into administration. The organisation, which has sites across the City of London and the West End, warned last year that its future was in doubt as it struggled to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, co-working giant WeWork has followed in similar, tragic footsteps.
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