Award-winning property developer and investor Calthorpe Estates
hosted a showcase of excellence demonstrating why Edgbaston is the
best place to live and work.
Over 150 invited guests experienced the best in class the area
has to offer in the surroundings of the latest edition to the
Birmingham skyline, the new £40 million Calthorpe House
office development prominently situated near Five Ways Island.
Jayne Herritty, sales and marketing director for Calthorpe
Estates explained: "Whilst Calthorpe House has been built with the
environment and sustainability in mind; we never lost focus from
our core ethos of creating the best possible place to live and
work.
"Buildings are built for people but the surrounding environment
is just as, if not more, important. Edgbaston offers an unrivalled
location with highly sought-after residential properties, first
class educational institutions, outstanding healthcare facilities,
a Michelin-starred restaurant, diverse cultural attractions and
international sporting destinations; all on the doorstep.
"This event was designed as an opportunity to experience some of
the best the area has to offer as well as a celebration of our
achievement with Calthorpe House."
The exclusive showcase included musical entertainment from
Midlands based Celebration String Quartet, whose experience
includes performing with the CBSO and Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Displays of Spanish dance, choreographed by eminent flamenco
specialist Ana Garcia, were performed by students of the world
renowned Elmhurst School for Dance, situated in Edgbaston.
Rising culinary stars of University College Birmingham provided
a 'Best of Birmingham' themed menu, specially designed by Andreas
Antona of the Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons in Edgbaston,
with dishes including faggots & peas and chicken balti.
Following a formal welcome and introduction to the building,
guests heard from Dr Andrew Sentance, member of the Monetary Policy
Committee of the Bank of England; before Dr Phil Hammond, GP,
writer and comedian, closed with a talk offering a lighter look on
life.
The 107,044 sq ft Calthorpe House is the latest addition to
Calthorpe Estates' impressive portfolio and one of the first in
Birmingham to achieve an environmental BREEAM* rating of
'Excellent'.
David Povall, commercial director for Calthorpe Estates, added:
"Calthorpe House is a Grade A sustainable landmark development at a
prominent gateway to the city.
"We are extremely proud of the building, in particular its truly
green credentials which offer occupiers significant cost savings
with annual reductions in electricity, carbon emissions and water
usage.
"This event perfectly showcased the building as well as the
excellent environment and lifestyle Edgbaston offers."
Calthorpe House will offer open plan floor plates of up to
22,400 sq ft over seven floors. For more information, visit
www.calthorpehouse.co.uk.