The development was revived in 2014 with a 92 m (302 ft) tall high-rise and the revised design gained planning approval in May 2014.

[citation needed] In 2011, it was reported that developers of the tower, Allied London, were on the verge of sealing a £165 million deal with German fund manager, Union Investment.

[3] As part of the deal, Union Investments forward-purchased 1 Hardman Square, which gave Allied London the capital to construct the building.

[8] In May 2024, WeWork vacated their No1 Spinningfields office amid significant financial troubles and lease renegotiations.

Derby-based flexible co-working space company Cubo, took over the floors on a 12.5 year lease.