Stunning first look pictures show £3.5m transformation of landmark Leeds building
First pictures reveal the stunning transformation of a Grade II listed Leeds landmark building to create new offices.
St Paul’s House, which overlooks Park Square, has undergone a radical £3.5m overhaul.
The beautiful 19th century building has been transformed into Grade A office space in the heart of the city centre.
Elizabeth Ridler, office agency partner at the Leeds office of Knight Frank, commented: “St Paul’s House, built in the Venetian style, is a much-loved Leeds landmark.
“Now the refurbishment is complete, it is a magnificent mixture of the old and the new.
“This significant investment has created high-quality Grade A office specification internally which, when combined with the stunning exterior façade and its unrivalled location with gorgeous views over the green space of Park Square, offers one of the most attractive working environments in Leeds.
“In addition to the newly refurbished contemporary reception and toilets, the existing occupiers are now enjoying the brand-new end-of-journey offering that includes for club class showers, high quality changing area with heated lockers and cycle storage.”
Howard Powsney, director at Incognito, said: ”Our goal with the refurbishment was to elevate St Paul’s House to meet the expectations of today’s occupiers, while respecting its architectural heritage.
“The result is a workplace that seamlessly blends historic character with modern, high-quality space—delivering immediate value for tenants. The fitted suite, in particular, showcases a thoughtful approach to plug-and-play design, offering a level of finish and functionality that stands out in the market.”
Leigh Perl of EPIC UK explained: “At the heart of the refurbishment and, indeed everything we do at St Paul’s House, is the integrity of the building. It is one of the most distinctive, light, airy and iconic buildings in Leeds and we have honoured that.
St Paul’s House, which was built in 1878, was originally constructed as a warehouse and cloth-cutting works for Sir John Barran, the founder of the mass-production, ready-made clothing industry in Leeds. The architect was Thomas Ambler.