Working together with Unilever, the local council, LCN and other stakeholders for several years to get to this point, this milestone underpins the true spirit of partnership, aligning Kingston Borough’s ambitions for their Town, with Unilever’s objectives, bringing back to life an unloved and underutilised site and providing significant investment into the area.

Jonathan Lawes says: “We are incredibly proud to have completed Unilever’s new UK headquarter campus. It is not just about the physical structure but more about the dreams, aspirations, and collective effort that have gone into making this project a reality. It’s a testament to what can be achieved when a group of talented individuals come together with a shared vision and determination.”

The BREEAM Excellent rated development comprises two office blocks providing 290,000 square feet of commercial accommodation and a multi-storey car park. The construction of Eden Campus began in October 2022. Building A, an eight-storey office building with a basement is located on Eden Street and has a strong architectural identity, continuing the curved profile of Eden Street. Building B, a second, complimentary 10-storey office building with a basement, is located on Brook Street.

Michael Kieran, McLaughlin & Harvey, comments: “We are delighted to have reached practical completion of the Eden Campus project and hand over the keys to our client, Cube RE. The success of this exceptional project is a testament to the collaborative approach adopted by our design team, supply chain partners, project delivery team and the employer’s agent. We are extremely proud of the completed project and wish Unilever good luck as they embark on their fit-out.”