Independent creative design agency, Brandon Consultants, has agreed a new 10 year lease to occupy 5,150 sq ft on the second floor at the Grade-II-listed former textile warehouse, 86 Princess Street in Manchester city centre.

While history oozes from every corner of the building, 86 Princess Street has been completely repurposed for Manchester’s creative businesses, from established companies to smaller start-ups and freelancers in flexible, creative spaces.

Brandon Consultants is an agency that awakens established and iconic brands for growth. Agency founder, Richard Brandon Taylor, said: “We’re thrilled to be joining the bustling and lively creative community at 86 Princess Street.

“The vibrant downtown location is ideal for our team and for welcoming both our national and international clients. The building and its growing creative community celebrate our shared values of creativity and collaboration, making it a place we’re truly proud to call home.”

Matt Pickersgill, Associate Director at Avison Young, who acted for the landlord, said: “We are very excited that Brandon have chosen to join the creative ecosystem at 86 Princess Street and they will be an excellent addition to what is an already a thriving digital community. From the outset it was clear Brandon appreciated all the painstaking efforts put in to restoring this stunning building and understood exactly what the building represents.

“It has been remarkable to see the transformation over the last couple of years and it’s no surprise we continue to see this level of interest with now only a final suite of 2,350 sq ft available.”

Joe Averill, Managing Director at LEVEL Workspace, who represented the occupier, added: “We are thrilled to have supported Brandon Consultants in their search for the perfect office space. 86 Princess Street offers an ideal combination of modern amenities and distinctive character, creating an inspiring environment for their team. The building’s unique features, alongside its strong location and superb facilities, make it the perfect backdrop for Brandon Consultants as they continue to grow and deliver exceptional service to their clients. It’s always a pleasure to help businesses find a space that truly reflects their brand and ambitions.”

Existing occupiers include Big Brand Ideas, The And Partnership, Cultureshift, Dinosaur PR as well as SeeSaw the flexible workspace offering on the ground and first floors.

Joe Averill at LEVEL represented Brandon Consultants. Avison Young acted for the landlord.