JPMorgan Chase welcomed employees and guests to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new technology home in Glasgow. The building is located on Argyle Street in the heart of Glasgow?s International Finance District, and will bring employees together in one modern building after the firm had outgrown its previous premises. The 270,000 square foot building is designed to adapt to the future of work and provide a world-class experience for employees with large open floors and modern amenities across 14 storeys.

The building project employed 3,900 construction workers and took five years to build. It is certified as having a BREEAM ?Excellent? certification, the leading sustainability assessment method, in line with JPMorgan Chase?s global commitment to sourcing renewable energy for 100% of its global power needs.

JPMorgan Chase currently employs 2,600 people in Glasgow and is one of the technology employers and recruiters in Scotland. The city has been home to the firm?s strategic and Technology Centre for 25 years. With a 100% focus on technology, it provides vital software development facilities to the firm and its clients worldwide.

Glasgow is one of the firm?s 23 Global Technology Centres, which serve as centres of excellence to build and support the innovative technology behind JPMorgan Chase?s world-class businesses. The building has photovoltaic solar panels that generate over 90 kW of power, which help offset carbon dioxide emissions and reduce demand from the power grid. It uses a first of its kind heating and cooling system, where air-sourced heat pumps create both heating and cooling within a single process, and where excess energy is re-used in the system to increase overall efficiency.

The building?s low-consumption LED lighting adapts dynamically to provide the exact amount of lighting needed during the day, and it automatically adjusts according to occupancy levels. It also features electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle racks for more than 270 people to help reduce carbon emissions produced from the daily commute. The new building is designed to adapt to the future of work and foster teamwork and collaboration.

It features experiential meeting spaces, including modern conference rooms, work cafés and games rooms. The lay-out of collaboration space is entirely configurable, with several spaces equipped with touch-screens for agile working. The dining areas feature diverse cuisine offerings and outdoor seating for employees to gather and socialise. Employees also have access to best-in-class wellness experiences.

From natural lighting to biophilic design, dedicated spaces are carefully configured for relaxation and rejuvenation. To support employees? physical and emotional well-being, the building also features amenities such as a wellness studio for exercise, and nursing and mindfulness rooms.