Runway East has signed a 15-year partnership lease agreement with Samsung at 200 Aldersgate Street, London EC1A, securing over 35,000 sq. ft. of flexible workspace within the landmark 400,000 sq. ft. building in the heart of the City.
Located moments from St Paul’s and within 2 minutes walk of the new Farringdon East Elizabeth line exit, Runway East St Paul’s will look to cater to professional occupiers desiring great transport links, and even better hospitality options – with the revitalisation of nearby Smithfield Market also forthcoming.
“200 Aldersgate is one of those rare buildings that speaks for itself – scale, location and presence,” says Natasha Guerra, Founder and CEO of Runway East. “This deal marks another significant step forward, not just for us but for the flexible workspace sector as a whole, as we partner with another household name, Samsung, to deliver truly best-in-class flexible workspace. It also builds on the momentum we’ve created with leading institutional landlords including ABRDN, GPE, Peer Group, Soho Estates, L&G and WPP, all of whom are embracing flex as a core part of their portfolios.”
“As an entrepreneur myself, and through daily conversations with businesses of all sizes, it’s clear that demand has fundamentally shifted. Forward thinking landlords are diversifying their offering and seeing flex as a strategic advantage.” shares Guerra.
The announcement means Runway East is now on track to open over 100,000 sq. ft. of new space in London in 2026, further cementing its position as one of the UK’s fastest-growing flexible workspace providers.
“The next few months for us are exceptionally busy as we launch new sites, and welcome more members. 2026 is looking positive.” adds Guerra.
The new Runway East site will deliver workspace for teams of 1 to 60 people, including private offices and managed solutions. The space will feature over 40 meeting rooms and phone booths, double height ceilings, and a premium design tailored to the needs of financial and professional services firms. A client-facing suite of meeting rooms will sit alongside more unexpected elements, including a hidden sensory room. Members will also benefit from an on-site café, towel service, and an onsite Virgin Active; the building is also home to Convene offering conference and exhibition space.
Over the last four years we have been working on the repositioning of 200 Aldersgate with CBRE and Savills Investment Management to enhance the building. The final piece of the puzzle was securing an operator that could further enhance the amenity offering and overall occupier experience at 200 Aldersgate.” shares Daniel Howard, partner at Comptons, “Following a lengthy and competitive process, we are delighted to have completed a deal at the site. Runway East have built an exceptional reputation in the market and we are excited to see how they transform the space, further strengthening what is already a fantastic offering for both existing and future occupiers at 200 Aldersgate Street.”
Runway East is a B Corp certified flexible workspace provider that has been housing businesses since 2014. Founded by CEO Natasha Guerra, it has expanded to multiple locations across London and the UK, supporting thousands of members including some of the country’s most recognisable companies.
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