Christmas tree lit as office development reaches its highest point

And the topping out ceremony for One City Park had a festive twist - with an official light switch-on for a 15ft Christmas tree which now adorns the top of the steel frame.

The Grade A office development is due to be completed in Summer 2023, and will create 56,403 sq ft of sustainable office space to a city centre dominated by ageing buildings.

It is being developed by Muse in partnership with Bradford Council.

The building is being built by Caddick Construction, with the steel frame supplied and erected by Halifax-based Elland Steel.

One City Park will be the first new build office space in city centre for 20 years.

Fresh look at what One City Park will look like once completed

Simon Dew, development director at Muse, said: “Bradford is a diverse city full of potential and we want to attract the right businesses to One City Park and create a wealth of opportunities for the rich talent within the community.

“We know that City Park is a popular place for gatherings and events throughout the holiday season and we wanted to play our part in the celebrations.”

The Christmas tree atop One City Park (Image: muse)

One City Park launched to market earlier this year, represented by commercial agents Knight Frank and Colliers. Once complete, the building will feature five floors of workspaces and a roof terrace. The company says there has been a "high volume" of enquiries from potential occupiers.

Jason Sims, Caddick senior project manager said: “We are delighted with the progress at One City Park to date and it’s always gratifying to see the steelwork completing and topped out as a visible milestone for the city centre. It’s a real boost for the site team but we are also getting positive comments from passers-by who see the progress made day-by-day because it’s such a central and significant development for Bradford.”

The building will be complemented by new public spaces around the site including stepped access and seating areas.

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s Executive Member of Regeneration, Planning and Transport, said: “One City Park is bringing hundreds of jobs to the city centre throughout its construction and once complete will bring hundreds more. It will be a great complement to the Darley Street Market which is also currently under construction.”

One City Park will also feature a range of green design elements including high-performance glazing, photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps. Every car-parking space features an electric car charging point, coupled with secure cycle storage.