A cafe, bar and project management company are moving into Sheffield’s first zero-carbon office block as part of the £470m Heart of the City development project.

The three companies will be opening up new premises in Elshaw House – including Danish inspired cafe HYGGE and craft beer bar Two Thirds which both have other outlets in the city.

Councillor Ben Miskell, chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council, said: “Sheffield is changing, it’s transforming into a fantastic place for  people to work, live and enjoy with our flagship project right at the heart of that.”

Project management and programme delivery firm Turner & Townsend, currently located on East Parade, will also be moving into the block.

Chris Sargent, managing director of Real Estate UK at Turner & Townsend, said: “This move not only provides us with a larger, state-of-the-art workspace but also places us at the heart of Sheffield’s vibrant and transformed city centre.

“The exceptional amenities and green credentials of Elshaw House will undoubtedly enhance our team’s productivity and overall work experience.”

Elshaw House will be HYGGE’s third location in Sheffield, in addition to their original Fitzalan Square cafe and 32 Eyre Street.

HYGGE owner, Alex Grady, said: “Sheffield City Council has shown great confidence and support to us by allowing our business to expand into the Heart of the City project – and we are very confident that our new flagship store facing Pound’s Park is going to hit the ground running.”

Barclays bank is downsizing from its corner property base on Pinstone Street, which it has occupied for over 14 years, to a smaller one next to the Radisson Blu Hotel and opposite the Peace Gardens.

Sheffield-based company AllStore will transform the unit on the ground floor of Telephone House, Charter Square, into three film-editing studios, a flexible workspace, and a cafe and independent retail outlet.

Cllr Miskell added: “Interest remains high in the scheme, and we will have more exciting announcements to come in the next few weeks and months.”

However, many spaces in the development scheme remain empty, such as those on Charles Street and Cambridge Street.