Brighton workers will receive yoga lessons and rosemary infused water at new workplace

Plus X will be based at Preston Barracks, Lewes Road and aims to be the healthiest building in the city after partnering with Wellspace; a company looking to transform wellbeing in the workplace.

The new innovation hub could be the first to gain a platinum award from the WELL Building Institute for its focus on the health and wellbeing of its inhabitants.

Olga Hopton, managing director, said: “We are delighted to be the first building in the region on track to win this global accreditation which has some tough criteria.

“We quite literally want to make Plus X Brighton the healthiest workplace in the city – a place where the environment aids positivity and productivity and the Plus X team will be fostering a nurturing environment.”

The design of the building takes into account a range of factors, from air quality, to temperature control, and humidity.

Yoga classes from Namaste Yoga will be offered to workers twice a week with rosemary infused water on tap and a specially commissioned ‘ProductiviTEA’ from Bird and Blend Tea Co.

Plus X team members will receive mental health training and a dog-friendly policy will allow workers to bring their canine friends with them to help reduce stress.

Community and member events will take place in the building’s event space with a 50 per cent discount for local charities.

Jake Adams, co-founder of Wellspace, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Plus X who are embracing the concept from top to bottom, creating an easy to use programme that increases engagement and knowledge of the importance of wellbeing for their members.”

Green electricity, solar panels, and a zero to landfill policy will make the workplace carbon neutral and local produce will be stocked at the café.

“People react to the environment they are working in and it is possible to feel healthy and inspired in the work place,” Olga Hopton said.

“Plus X is there to make it easy so that our members can focus on what they do best, which is running their business.”

Plus X will open in March and will accommodate more than 550 people over seven floors.