The world-leading toymaker have revealed they made the decision to try and attract and retain the best talent.
The LEGO group have announced they will be moving their London HQ to 76 Southbank in 2027 from their current space in Farringdon. Though the building isn’t made from colourful bricks, the new space is deemed as special for a vast number of reasons.
Beginning with space. The move will see more than 1,500 colleagues occupy a larger 192,000 sq ft facility that dates back to 1983. The building was originally designed by renowned brutalist architect Sir Denys Lasdun who likewise created the infamous National Theatre which is situated just next door.
Though the office building contains a lot of character, it was constructed during a period that many wouldn’t categorise as a particularly eco-conscious time in human history. However, British investment firm Wolfe Asset Management has redeveloped the building’s interiors and installed solar panels on the roof to meet its newest tenant’s high sustainability standards.
‘We’re excited about moving to South Bank. It’s the cultural heart of London which makes it the perfect location for a company dedicated to inspiring creativity. 76 Southbank is an iconic building, and its mix of large floors and outdoor spaces will help strengthen our culture of collaboration, innovation and play,’ Loren I Shuster, chief people officer at LEGO said.
‘We have built a fantastic team in London across all areas of our business from product development, digital technology and our in-house creative agency to commercial teams and corporate functions and are looking forward to growing further in the new location.’
Previously, LEGO opened its original firm in 2014 at 8-10 New fetter Lane with just over 300 employees in its ranks. This team has since more than tripled in size showcasing the need to flourish in bigger spaces.
Looking beyond the London lease, LEGO is similarly upgrading the rest of its hubs around the world. For example, the group are due to open a new US office this month in Boston and a Copenhagen facility in 2027.
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