Glandore, fuelling business growth with tailored workspace solutions
Glandore's workspaces nurture innovation, creativity, productivity and professional growth. The state-of-the-art work facilities, very thoughtfully designed workspaces with excellent amenities, have attracted a diverse range of businesses, from startups to established enterprises.
Founded in 2001 by the Kelly family, Glandore is Ireland’s longest-serving and leading flexible workspace provider offering high-end, design-led offices and meeting rooms along with co-working, virtual offices and a global members network.
Glandore is run by Michael Kelly and his daughters and directors Fiona, Clare and Rebecca and they have an impressive track record of knowing exactly what companies need from a flexible serviced office provider. With ten offices in Dublin, Belfast and Cork, Glandore’s All Ireland network makes it a preferred landing space and gateway for US businesses expanding into Europe and the UK.
As companies today drive the demand for flexibility, the Irish market has experienced an increasing demand for serviced office space, which saw a 5% growth in Dublin alone last year. This move away from traditional office space comes, as a growing number of businesses look for flexible lease options and are choosing to right size their workspace amid an ever-evolving business environment.
While the tech industry has always been a driver in the flexible workspace market, at Glandore we are now seeing more FinTech, Professional Services and Financial Services switching to flexible office solutions. This has helped drive growth in the serviced office market which is projected to further grow by up to 7% in 2024.
Having recently celebrated five successful years on Lapps Quay in Cork and with the opening of Bottleworks in the latter half of 2023, Glandore’s confidence in the flexible office market remains high. Bottleworks, which is located on Barrow Street beside Google’s EMEA headquarters in the heart of Dublin’s Silicon Docks represents a 40% increase in Glandore’s portfolio capacity in Dublin and was built and fitted out with sustainability at its core. Its A3 BER rating for energy performance and ideal location with superb access to public transport makes Bottleworks an attractive choice for companies looking to set up and grow in Ireland or for more established companies seeking to diversify their office locations.
Not only are Glandore confident in the Dublin market, but later this year they are set to launch an expanded and refurbished Arthur Place in Belfast City Centre, where greener, premium, serviced flex spaces are in high demand and the expansion will increase desk space for up to 1,124 members.
With companies continuing to navigate hybrid work models, Glandore has adapted to the demand in workspace requirements and provides businesses with the flexibility to scale and grow their teams with full operational support. There has been a notable shift in demand for custom-designed spaces such as expanded meeting rooms, collaboration zones and phone booths to support teams to work more productively and collaboratively from the office.
Flexible office spaces naturally facilitate engagement and connections for members, allowing them to grow their network with industry peers and the wider business community. An engaged, collaborative community is essential to the wellbeing and productivity of teams today, which in turn helps businesses to thrive.
With companies worldwide examining their environmental impact, a key consideration when choosing a new office space is its ESG credentials. Companies are seeking flexible workspaces that reflect their commitment to sustainability and align with their ESG goals.
Glandore aims to support its members in minimising their carbon footprint with onsite recycling initiatives, energy-efficient lighting, biophilic design, discounts for local restaurants and cafes to help reduce food transport miles, end-of-trip facilities and convenient access to public transport.
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