Vertium – Amazon European HQ
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The Ireland headquarters of retail giant Amazon, Vertium, now known as Shannon Building, is a sustainable groundscraper spanning 172,000 sq ft of LEED Gold office space across six bright, expansive floors.
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Designed for maximum flexibility and delivering exceptional floorplate efficiency, Vertium affords Amazon agile, best-in-class space that adapts seamlessly to its evolving business needs.
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In June 2014, Ronan Group and joint venture partners Colony Capital acquired the 1.7-acre site with the benefit of full planning permission for the redevelopment of the existing vacant office building, formerly the headquarters of Allianz Insurance.
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Recognising the latent potential of the site, Ronan Group enhanced the planning consent and secured funding from German investment managers Union Investment to bring the vision of a landmark office building in Dublin’s prime commercial core to life.
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The forward funding deal struck with Union Investment, the biggest investment company in Germany for open-ended real estate funds, remains the largest pre-funding investment deal in the Irish market.
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Designed by Henry J Lyons, Vertium creates a striking impression befitting a headquarters of this stature. Framed with a soaring anodised aluminium fin, its architectural authority is underpinned by a panoramic form that spans nearly 100 metres of Burlington Road.
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Sitting amongst 38 protected trees and 1,800 square metres of world-class landscaping, Vertium is harmoniously integrated within the local natural environment. Generous 2.8m floor-to-ceiling heights and 360-degree glazing deliver bright, open workspaces that optimise comfort and collaboration for over 2,000 professionals.
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Pre-let to Amazon well in advance of its completion, Vertium is a prime example of how Ronan Group’s unrivalled track record in delivering best-in-class office headquarters can give Dublin the edge over other European capitals and help successfully attract key foreign direct investment.