Flexible workspace operator Cubo has taken over the former WeWork site at 55 Colmore Row in Birmingham, securing a long lease on the 30,000-square-foot, Grade A building in the Colmore Business District.
The company plans to retain the building’s focus on high-quality coworking and private office space while also adding its own service approach and amenities.
Cubo CEO and Founder, Marc Brough, said the takeover represents a significant step in the company’s expansion plans.
“55 Colmore Row is one of the UK’s most iconic flexible workspace addresses — a building that companies genuinely aspire to work from,” he said. “Taking this site into the Cubo portfolio is a major statement of intent. We’re expanding, we’re investing and we’re committed to delivering exceptional workspace experiences in the country’s leading business cities. Birmingham is a key part of that strategy.”
Under Cubo’s management, the building will offer private offices for teams of various sizes, a coworking lounge with barista coffee, breakout areas, enterprise-grade meeting suites and event space. The operator will also run networking and wellbeing events and continue to offer flexible, all-inclusive membership options.
Located near Snow Hill and New Street stations, 55 Colmore Row remains a central hub for professional services, tech, digital and creative firms. Launched in 2020, Cubo now operates 14 locations across the UK and has recently surpassed £30 million in contracted annual revenue. It was identified by CoStar as one of the fastest-growing operators in the UK flex office market and has recently achieved Certified B Corp status.
