Canada Life to move into The Clarendon Works, Watford
Arada London, (formerly Regal, one of the capital’s leading privately owned mixed-use developers), has announced that Canada Life has signed for 15,265 sq ft at The Clarendon Works – the landmark workplace that opened in Watford earlier this year.
Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading retirement, insurance and wealth providers, will occupy the entire fifth floor of the Grade A development, with fit-out expected to complete in Q2 2026. The letting marks another significant milestone for The Clarendon Works, which has quickly established itself as Watford’s premier sustainable office address.
Designed to deliver a contemporary, people-centred working environment, The Clarendon Works combines high-quality architecture with advanced environmental performance. The building is 100% powered by renewable energy, certified under Ofgem’s Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) scheme, and has achieved BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings – placing it among the most energy-efficient commercial buildings in the region.
Earlier this year, the project was also awarded WELL Core Platinum certification by the International WELL Building Institute, one of the world’s highest benchmarks for health and wellbeing in the built environment. In addition, it holds WiredScore Platinum and ActiveScore Platinum credentials, reflecting its smart-building and mobility-friendly design.
This leasing activity takes The Clarendon Works to nearly 90% let or under offer, rising to 100% when including leases in negotiations. The building is already home to around 2,000 employees from leading organisations including Allwyn and Epson, reinforcing its position as a major employment hub in the heart of Watford.
As part of its wider commitment to social value, Arada London also delivered the Arada Academy during construction – a skills and training programme providing hands-on experience for groups including military veterans and individuals furthest from employment.
Paul Eden, Co-Founder of Arada London said:
“The Clarendon Works embodies the kind of workplace we believe in — sustainable, thoughtfully designed and centred around the people who use it every day. We’re delighted to welcome Canada Life to the building, joining a community of leading organisations who share our commitment to quality and wellbeing.
This letting marks another important step in our journey to create exceptional, future-ready workplaces that strengthen our portfolio and support Arada London’s long-term growth.”
Nick Harding, Chief People Officer at Canada Life UK, commented:
“The relocation of our Hertfordshire office to The Clarendon Works represents an important next step for Canada Life. Situated in a thriving regional business hub, our new workspace will offer a modern and vibrant environment that fosters connection, encourages collaboration, and inspires our teams to do their best work in supporting our customers.”
With the addition of Canada Life, The Clarendon Works continues to set a new benchmark for workplace quality and sustainability in Watford, reinforcing Arada London’s long-term strategy to develop resilient, recurring-revenue assets across the UK.
