Helical levels up
The Bower with two new premium floors

Helical, a powerhouse in London’s real estate scene, has just launched the 5^th and 6^th floors of The Bower. Renowned for crafting design-driven, sustainable spaces –Helical has crafted its two new floors to perfection, offering a seamless plug-and-play experience. Below, we look behind the covetable appeal of the East London tower and detail the new workspaces that Helical has in store.

Helical has built its stellar reputation on delivering top-tier developments that consistently push the boundaries of quality and sustainability. Take 100 New Bridge Street — a 194,000 sq ft, sustainability-led office space built with a focus on structural preservation and repurposed materials, which is currently being comprehensively refurbished and extended, with completion due in Q1 2026.

Elsewhere, Helical have partnered with Places for London (TfL’s property company) on delivering over 376,000 sq ft of office space at Paddington and Bank Stations, as well as 429 student apartments and 44 affordable units in Southwark, all of which are targeting an Outstanding BREEAM rating, EPC A, NABERS 5* and WELL Platinum. 

Impressively, the property group set a new benchmark with The JJ Mack Building, its most sophisticated and sustainable property to date, achieving the highest BREEAM Office score in the UK. Just this month, Helical sold their 50% stake in JJ Mack for £139.2 million, perfectly cementing their market influence. Now, Helical’s commitment to excellence is set to shine brighter with their newest fitted spaces being delivered at The Bower.  

Around the Bower 

Prospective occupiers will no doubt be enticed by The Bower’s vibrant cultural landscape – the estate boasts 21,000 sq ft of carefully curated cafes, restaurants and bars and is complemented by public realm featuring artworks, planting and outdoor seating, all while situated in one of London’s most accessible districts, mere steps from the underground. Flanked by the City and Shoreditch, this dynamic destination acts as a gateway to London’s eclectic nightlife, rich art scene, and bustling cafés and pubs.

Inside the Tower

Situated in ‘The Tower’, Helical’s newest workspaces are set to raise the bar. The Tower spans an impressive 171,000 square feet of Grade A office space, featuring a striking modern aesthetic with bold industrial accents. Expect an open layout and soaring double height spaces, creating a serene, airy atmosphere throughout.

Helical’s newly launched Level 5 boasts impressive views with its 10,044 sq ft floor, offering 142 desks (including hot desks) and six versatile meeting rooms, including a 14-person boardroom. This floor is further enhanced by a spacious kitchen and bar area, a welcoming reception, dynamic breakout spaces, a dedicated comms room, and ample storage space.

Seated above, Level 6 spans 9,548 square feet with 112 desks and impressive amenities mirroring that of Level 5. Helical’s new floor includes an equivalent six meeting rooms, with the added convenience of two soundproof phone booths. Level 6 similarly touts a reception area, large kitchen, bar/drinks station, breakout spaces, a comms room, and plenty of storage - delivering an exceptional workspace experience across both levels, which also have the ability to be linked by an interconnecting staircase.

“It has been a busy year at The Bower with over 70,000 sq ft of new deals done in The Tower alone. We are delighted to now be delivering these two fully fitted floors to the market, following the successful letting of 4th floor to an exciting tech tenant who is now in occupation”. Francesca reveals.

Tenants can take advantage of top-tier amenities, from a buzzing café and lounge that’s perfect for stepping away from the desk or hosting private events, to a lineup of retail spaces featuring some of London’s most popular food and drink spots. Facilities also include 372 cycle spaces, secure lockers, and 25 showers, all conveniently housed under one roof.

Levels 5 and 6 are available now on either a conventional or managed basis. Smaller spaces are available on Levels 1 and 2 through beyond The Bower, operated by InfinitSpace.

Sustainable brilliance

As creators of best-in-class buildings, Helical prides itself on sustainable excellence, and The Bower is no exception. Building on its rich heritage, The Bower exemplifies a cutting-edge, low-carbon, energy-efficient design. Developed with AHMM, the development repurposed the existing structures to cut waste and reduce embodied carbon, earning BREEAM Excellent and EPC B ratings. A commitment to sustainability runs throughout, with extensive public realm and on-going initiatives such as renewable energy sourcing from solar panels and optimised energy efficiency, positioning The Bower as a benchmark for sustainable urban redevelopment.

Laura Beaumont, Head of Sustainability at Helical tells Flex and The City: “The Bower perfectly encapsulates Helical’s sustainability ambitions. Through the championing of circular economy principles during development to the continuous hands-on approach to drive down energy consumption and enhance efficiency, The Bower is truly a best in class sustainable building that mitigates it’s impact to the environment while delivering excellence for occupiers.”

Brokers and agents should keep these spaces on their radar - no doubt, the floors will be snapped up quickly!