Great Portland Estates plc announced that it is entering into its latest partnership agreement with Runway East, who will run 20,500 sq ft of workspace at The Hickman, Whitechapel E1. Runway East will operate the space across the Lower Ground, Ground and First Floor levels for 10 years. This new profit share agreement is in addition to their existing partnership with GPE for the operation of 48,400 sq ft of workspace at New City Court in London Bridge.

Owned and redeveloped by GPE, The Hickman has spearheaded a new era for workplaces and has smart technology instilled throughout. This includes GPE's sesame® which puts greater control in the hands of the user by providing features such as an online concierge service, contactless access control, environmental controls and much more.