One Trinity Gardens, Newcastle: Cycle Friendly Building

By Martin Hofschroer
Aerial view of One Trinity Gardens, a modern multi-storey office building with a curved corner, located in central Newcastle near the Quayside, surrounded by trees and nearby buildings.
One Trinity Gardens is setting a new standard for sustainability and wellbeing in central Newcastle, showcasing how Cycling UK’s Cycle Friendly Building accreditation and high-quality end-of-journey facilities can support active travel and healthier lifestyles

Project overview

Located just moments from Newcastle’s Central Station and Quayside Cycle Hub, One Trinity Gardens (1TG) is one of the city’s most recognisable business addresses. This Grade A development provides 120,000 sq ft of open-plan office space, including some of the largest existing floorplates in the city.

As part of a recent transformation led by Praxis Real Estate Management, 1TG now features top-tier wellness and active travel infrastructure – supporting modern ways of working and travelling, while contributing to Newcastle’s environmental goals.

Objectives

  • Enable active travel: offer a comprehensive range of cycle-friendly features to support daily commuting by bike.
  • Enhance tenant experience: provide industry-leading wellness facilities and modern workplace amenities.
  • Achieve ESG excellence: align with top environmental, social and governance standards – including EPC ‘A’, WiredScore Platinum and now, Cycle Friendly Buildings accreditation.

Cycle-friendly design

One Trinity Gardens’ upgraded amenities make it one of Newcastle’s most accessible workplaces for people cycling to work. Highlights include:

  • Secure cycle storage: recently installed cycle parking and e-bike charging points in a secure, dedicated area.
  • Premium changing facilities: five-star changing rooms with towel service, lockers and showers, exclusive to tenants.
  • Tenant fitness centre: an on-site boutique gym equipped with TechnoGym equipment and access to personal trainers.
  • Accessibility and wayfinding: clear signage and direct access to the Quayside Cycle Hub and riverside cycle routes.

These enhancements were designed to exceed the standards required for Cycling UK’s Cycle Friendly Building accreditation, and contribute to the building’s competitive advantage in attracting forward-thinking occupiers.

Cycling UK’s accreditation

Through its Gold-level Cycle Friendly Building accreditation, Cycling UK supports buildings like One Trinity Gardens to go beyond infrastructure – fostering a workplace culture that truly encourages cycling.

Cycling UK continues to provide support to:

  • Engage tenants: by promoting regular cycling events, initiatives and repair workshops.
  • Embed sustainability: supporting long-term behavioural change away from car dependency.
  • Recognise leadership: helping buildings like 1TG stand out in competitive leasing markets for their ESG credentials.

Outcomes

  • Recognition for excellence: 1TG is the first building in Newcastle city centre to be accredited Gold by Cycling UK.
  • Enhanced occupier appeal: feedback from existing and prospective tenants highlights the importance of cycling and wellness amenities in decision making.
  • Sustainable legacy: with active travel embedded into the workplace, 1TG is supporting greener commutes and better quality of life for the city’s workforce.

Landlord statement

1 Trinity Gardens is proud to be accredited by Cycling UK and the building be acknowledged for its superb end-of-journey facilities, which are peerless in Newcastle city centre

Richard Harrison, Senior Asset Manager, Praxis Real Estate Management

Join the movement

Forward-thinking landlords and occupiers are embracing the benefits of active travel:

  • Reduce business costs linked to congestion
  • Attract and retain talent through enhanced amenities
  • Showcase environmental leadership
  • Create healthier, more productive workplaces
England Cycle Friendly Employer

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