The Best Office Buildings in Birmingham

The current office landscape in Birmingham

Over the past decade Birmingham has seen a wave of new commercial developments alongside major refurbishments of existing office stock. This created a more diverse and competitive office market that combines modern and professional office developments with converted heritage buildings that celebrate the Victorian architecture of the city.

From a building perspective, this is a positive shift for Birmingham’s office market but the growth in demand for space means that vacancy rates are low and the supply of Grade A space is constrained. Market data from Avison Young’s latest Big Nine regional office report, vacancy across the UK’s major regional office markets ended 2025 at around 9.8%. In Birmingham, the vacancy rate dropped to 11.8% further reinforcing strong occupier sentiment that means take-up outweighed the release of space.

The impact of this is reflected in the renovation and refurbishment of older stock to bring it up to standard and provide more space for businesses looking for space. The limited availability, however, means that businesses planning an office move need to begin their search well in advance of their intended move date. A hierarchy has emerged in Birmingham’s office market with a handful of buildings consistently leading the market. Growing demand has pushed developers to integrate the amenities modern occupiers expect to see into their buildings.

The outlook for the Birmingham office market is positive and Avison Young’s data shows that take-up in Q4 2025 was the strongest quarter of last year. With the increasing demand for businesses to be in the Colmore Business District and other key locations across the city, Birmingham has become a strong business destination. Based on our own research and experience of the projects we have delivered across Birmingham, here are some of the best office buildings in Birmingham.

103 Colmore Row

Key Building Specifications

• Approx. 230,000 sq ft total space
• 108 metres tall (26 storeys)
• Showers and changing facilities
• 92 cycle spaces, 24 car parking spaces

One of Birmingham’s most recognisable office buildings is 103 Colmore Row. It represents the new identity of Birmingham’s office market and has become home to large international businesses. It is one of the reasons that we set up our office at 103 Colmore Row and our move to the 12th floor at the end of 2025 was a significant moment in our business journey.

The building was completed in 2021 and is located in the heart of the Colmore Business District. It’s visibility across the city adds to its prestige but it has become a standout property for its high-quality Grade A workspace in what is widely considered Birmingham’s top business location. However, the building excels due its focus on user experience and what it gives back to the people occupying the building.

The reception space is centred around an elegant winter garden while upper floors feature terraces and further up the building you’ll find a restaurant and a private members club aptly named 18 that is operated by x+why. This is a destination members space that overlooks the city which is the go-to space for breakfast meetings, networking and evening events.

Some of the major occupiers include Grant Thornton, Knight Frank, Browne Jacobson and Shoosmiths, alongside flexible workspace operator x+why. From a workplace design perspective, the building’s floorplates allow organisations to create a variety of environments, from collaborative workspaces to quieter areas for focused work. This is reflected in the various office spaces that have been created in the building.

Brindleyplace

Key Building Specifications

• 17-acre mixed-use estate in Birmingham city centre
• Individual buildings ranging between 114,000 and 210,000 sq ft
• Large floorplates exceeding 27,000 sq ft in some buildings
• Campus-style working environment

From one iconic Birmingham building to another. Brindleyplace is one of the most established and recognisable offices and is arguably Birmingham’s original office destination.

The building is located on a vast 17-acre mixed-use estate that combines office buildings, restaurants, public squares and cultural venues. It is perhaps most well known by its individual building numbers with 10 Brindleyplace being one of the most recent regenerations that brings over 20,000 sq ft of Grade A workspace to the district. With all the different buildings and facilities across the site, a distinctive campus environment has been created. That is one of the perks for companies working at Brindleyplace as they have access to a huge range of amenities on their doorstep. This environment is a major reason why Brindleyplace continues to attract occupiers decades after the first buildings were completed.

There is a big mix of occupiers at Brindleyplace and companies like Deutsche Bank, Deloitte and Lloyds Banking Group have been located here for a number of years. Now alongside these corporations there is a variety of flexible workspace offerings which help attract smaller, growing businesses to the district.

One Snowhill

Key Building Specifications

• 263,000 sq ft of office space
• BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating
• Adjacent to Snow Hill station
• Shower facilities and cycle racks

Regarded as one of Birmingham’s most spectacular office buildings, One Snowhill is located in the heart of the Colmore Business District and offers Grade A workspace within easy reach of Birmingham’s major transport hubs.

Successful offices need to be well located and provide access to excellent amenities. With One Snowhill situated directly next to Birmingham Snow Hill Station and within easy walking distance of New Street and Moor Street train stations, it is very well connected and poses an attractive offering to businesses.

One Snowhill also offers a unique arrival experience which has been carefully designed to offer tenants one of the largest and most dramatic office receptions in Birmingham. Within the building atrium there is a touchdown pavilion for guests to work before or after their meeting. There is a professional and contemporary feel to the design of the public spaces and with tenants such as KPMG, DWF and Barclays, the focus on quality materials and setting the right tone within the building is essential.

With such a large building, the demand for flexibility and options across the floor layouts is really important. The highly efficient, flexible and open floorplates are easily divisible which means the space can be adapted to suit the specific requirements of an organisation. For spaces between 10,000 sq ft and 48,000 sq ft, the large open floors allow organisations to design with a degree of flexibility which appeals to professional services firms and corporate businesses that occupy One Snowhill.

Paradise Birmingham

Key Building Specifications

• 4 Grade A buildings
• Nearly 1,000,000 sq ft of commercial space
• Multi-award winning development
• Shower, changing and cycle facilities

Paradise is perhaps the best representation of Birmingham’s blend of heritage and modern business space. It has been praised as being one of the most significant regeneration projects that is reshaping Birmingham’s city centre.

Located next to Birmingham Town Hall and Chamberlain Square, the development has essentially created a new commercial district centred around modern office buildings, restaurants and public spaces. The demand for amenity and growing interest in hospitality and retail offerings in close proximity to the office has helped shape this development.

The development has been delivered over a number of phases over 10 years with only a few more buildings to be delivered. The office buildings at One Centenary Way and One, Two and Three Chamberlain Square are all currently fully let and in total the development has provided a total of around 840,000 sq ft of space. This is from a combination of workspace, retail, hospitality and leisure facilities.

Paradise has been a hugely positive addition to the Birmingham business community in terms of providing a range of new jobs but also becoming home to huge global organisations like PwC, Goldman Sachs, DLA Piper, JLL and CBRE plus many more. As a business location it is one of the most important in the city and is a vital part of its ecosystem.

Finding your office space in Birmingham

Birmingham’s office market has evolved dramatically in recent years and it has emerged as a prime destination for businesses to set up and grow.

What we are increasingly seeing across the city through a mix of client feedback and market data is a clear flight to quality. We have seen how businesses have opted to take slightly less space than they have previously taken but in the right building, it becomes a sacrifice they’re willing to make.

From a workplace design perspective, the building you choose sets the foundation for your people. While availability remains a challenge to occupiers, understanding your business priorities can help select the right destination. This enables you to attract talent and support people to perform at their best.

If you are looking to relocate office, or just need some advice on the options available to you, get in touch with our team who are experts in the Birmingham area.