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Sir Robert McAlpine<\/a> has achieved practical completion on the Majestic in Leeds, a restoration project that will offer much-needed office space in the city centre’s business district<\/h2>\n

With construction work starting on the iconic structure in November 2017, Sir Robert McAlpine has been working tirelessly over the past 3 years to transform this former 1920s cinema and bingo hall into a sleek \u2018Grade A\u2019 commercial development<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Set in the heart of this bustling city, the approximately 66,000 sq. ft. of lettable office\u00a0space spans over six floors and is ideally situated for\u00a0both\u00a0rail commuters\u00a0and city-dwellers alike on the doorstep of the rail station.<\/p>\n

The Majestic is expected to become the new home of Channel 4<\/a> next year.<\/p>\n

The nature of this\u00a0particular project\u00a0provided a unique set of\u00a0construction\u00a0challenges.<\/p>\n

Having been wrought by a devastating fire back in 2014, the project team were tasked with the difficult brief of preserving the site\u2019s heritage while simultaneously creating a modern space designed to foster a dynamic working environment.<\/p>\n

The team were able to retain the original external fa\u00e7ade, all while building in new floors and constructing a spectacular new atrium and a new crown roof.<\/p>\n

The proscenium arch has been placed back in its former location, now acting as the defining feature of the new triple-height foyer.<\/p>\n

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A growing business hub<\/h3>\n

Mark Gibson, managing director for Sir Robert McAlpine UK North, said: \u201cAs the UK\u2019s fastest-growing city, we are delighted to have been able to play a part in accelerating Leeds\u2019s growth trajectory and reaffirming its status as a growing business hub.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think this particular project is a great example of Sir Robert McAlpine\u2019s ability to strike the perfect balance between heritage restoration and new build, in addition to showcasing the ingenuity and problem-solving capabilities of our teams.<\/p>\n

“At Sir Robert McAlpine, we\u2019re truly passionate about breathing new life and use into unfamiliar structures, and the Majestic is no exception.<\/p>\n

“We are really pleased that this iconic structure<\/a> has regained the glory of its past.”<\/p>\n

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