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Graham<\/a> begins work on the new i9 office development in the City of Wolverhampton, bringing investment and jobs to the city<\/h2>\n

The i9 scheme<\/a> and will target a BREEAM Excellent rating to guarantee the long-term sustainability of the building and lower any potential impact on the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n

City of Wolverhampton Council and leading property developer, Ion, selected Glenn Howells Architects\u2019<\/a> design for the i9 development. They are the architects behind the Paradise Birmingham scheme<\/a> \u2013 one of the biggest city centre development projects in the UK.<\/p>\n

The design has drawn influence from Wolverhampton\u2019s family of red-brick Victorian buildings, providing a complementary, contemporary addition fit for 21st century working life.<\/p>\n

i9 will provide up to 52,000 sq ft of stunning Grade A office space, has potential for 5,600 sq ft of leisure space.<\/p>\n

It is set to house restaurants within the ground floor of the building as well as a rooftop amenity space, with panoramic views towards the city centre conservation area and Interchange.<\/p>\n

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Graham regional director, Ronan Hughes, said: \u201cWolverhampton is undergoing a period of regeneration that is set to transform the city and attract further investment and jobs to the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are therefore pleased to have been appointed as the main contractor on i9 \u2013 a significant new building that benefits from a prime location and high-spec office facilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to working with the wider project team to deliver this new, sustainable commercial development for the city.\u201d<\/p>\n

The i9 development is planned for completion in 2021.<\/p>\n

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