About Broadgate
History
Broadgate was developed as a highly innovative City business district in 1985 with the combined skills of the owners, Rosehaugh Stanhope developments and British Land who, several years later became majority owners of the site.
After an extensive research programme lasting nearly two years, it highlighted the need for prestigious office buildings with large, flexible floor areas, high specification lobbies, atriums and facades as well as open spaces to relax in - all of which were in short supply in the City of London at this time.
From this research, Broadgate was born. The design of Broadgate was based on careful urban planning and a commitment to world class architecture which in turn has led to the creation of new city spaces for people to enjoy.
Today, Broadgate is home to some of the largest global companies who occupy over 16 buildings (that is an impressive 445,900 sq m of grade A office space) in and around Liverpool Street station. With the new 201 Bishopsgate and Broadgate Tower development now completed - a further 822,000 sq ft of prime office space - Broadgate is one of the most significant developments throughout the Capital.
In 2009 British Land a 50:50 joint venture was established between British Land and Blackstone. This venture created Bluebutton Properties who is the parent company which owns the Broadgate Estate, one of the premier City of London office estates, consisting of 16 buildings covering 4.4 million sq ft of Grade A office, retail and leisure space.
