World Photography Day was the perfect opportunity to test our Lakeside occupiers photography skills. We hosted a competition asking for images of site to be sent to our judging team who were not disappointed.

Lindsey from Viking MSA was chosen as our World Photography Day competition winner with his image ‘Fishing view with a guest’.

Our judges thought ‘Lindsey captured the lake brilliantly and from a perspective not seen by many. Managing to pick out the colours of the dragonfly adds further detail to what is already a strong black and white image full of leading lines, sharp angles in the reeds and contrasting softness in the foreboding sky.’

We would also like to thank our other entrants; the image below from Alisha being another stand out photo showing Lakeside from a different perspective.

The Waterside Suite is a flexible, south facing office suite with an impressive waterside location nestled in the heart of the Lakeside campus.

Spanning over 18,000 sq ft, the Waterside Suite is a unique, flexible, ground-floor office space that offers a fantastic layout ideal for collaboration and innovation. The suite features a single floorplate, meaning there’s ample opportunity for your team to come together in an open and connected environment. It is designed for flexibility,
allowing you to create the space you need while enjoying the benefits of a beautiful, peaceful waterside location.

The Waterside Suite comes equipped with everything your team will need to succeed. This includes a fully integrated
kitchen to cater to all your staff’s needs, a series of dedicated meeting rooms for client calls or brainstorming sessions, and an amphitheatre-style presentation area that can accommodate up to 100 people.

In addition to its functional interior spaces, the Waterside Suite offers direct access to a spacious outdoor terrace
with spectacular views over the tranquil 19-acre lake. The serene setting makes this space perfect for outdoor meetings, a walk to refresh after a busy morning, or simply to relax and recharge in between tasks.

Here’s a guide to the space.

Or take a look at our main brochure.

To organise a viewing of this prime office space contact Vail Williams or Lambert Smith Hampton.

Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth’s leading workspace, has announced a new lettings agreement with Houlder, a leading consultancy in marine engineering and vessel design.

The business, which previously operated from offices in Chichester and Portsmouth, made the strategic decision to relocate its specialist teams under one roof in order to support their ongoing growth.

Their new space at Lakeside spans over 3,000 sq ft and is now home to 28 employees.

Houlder continues to invest in the future of the maritime sector, working closely with the University of Southampton, Maritime UK, and a range of partner organisations to encourage young talent into the industry through education, outreach and early career support.

Houlder is actively supporting clients with engineering expertise, project delivery, and sustainable maritime solutions, helping to strengthen the local maritime economy and accelerate the transition to cleaner technologies.

Simon Bateman, Asset Manager at Lakeside North Harbour, said: “The flexibility of Lakeside’s offering that blends traditional leasing with hybrid workspace options makes it an ideal choice for companies embracing flexible working models. Lakeside meets specific needs while remaining both scalable and environmentally responsible.

 “With a strong commitment to the region and the wider South Coast, Houlder’s values align closely with ours – from nurturing local talent to prioritising sustainability.” 

Jakki Hill, Director of Operations, People & Culture, added: “There are so many positive aspects to Lakeside, which made for a very easy decision for it to become our main people hub. It is the ideal space and location for us, in addition to all of the great amenities offered, events held on a regular basis and in particular the sustainable credentials. We have definitely benefitted from the recycling in and out! Sustainability is important to us as a company, not just in the work we do but also in our day-to-day operations.

 “Since being at Lakeside, an aspect which has stood out for us is the real feel of community. The facilities staff and other residents have all been incredibly friendly and supportive from the start, which makes you feel welcomed and at home”.

Here at Lakeside we continue to transform the workplace experience by introducing smart technologies that enhance cleanliness, responsiveness, and comfort across the campus. This includes introducing smart bathrooms and sensor innovation throughout the washrooms on site.

These innovations are being delivered in partnership with Eco Drift, using their proprietary Proximetrix platform- a real-time sensor and data system custom-built to improve hygiene and operational efficiency without increasing costs.

Campus Locations with Active Sensors

We’ve installed sensors in the following areas:

• 1000 West – Ground, First, and Second Floors
• 2000 Building – Ground, First, and Second Floors
• 3000 Building – First Floor
• 4000 Building – Ground and First Floors

To expand coverage, we’ll need to add more cloud connectors. We’re also trialling signal extenders, which may help strengthen connectivity in selected locations.

Soap Dispenser Sensor Trials

Working with Eco Drift’s in-house technology team, we’re testing a custom sensor design retrofitted into soap dispensers to monitor usage in real time.

Trial units are currently installed in 1000 West Ground Floor Ladies and Gents. If successful, these sensors will trigger alerts when soap levels run low — helping us maintain supplies proactively and avoid empty dispensers. A broader rollout will be subject to validation and cost analysis.

Smarter Cleaning Through Sensor Feedback

Our facilities team, in collaboration with Eco Drift, now uses real-time data from Proximetrix sensors to adjust cleaning dynamically based on usage. The washroom sensors operate on usage thresholds, automatically alerting the cleaning team when footfall reaches a specific level — allowing them to prioritise where attention is needed most.

In the 1000 West Ground Floor Gents, a case study combining sensor tracking and hygiene swab testing identified an ideal cleaning pattern:

• Quick clean between 7:30–9:00 am
• Full clean around 1:00 pm

This new schedule is already in place — with no additional cost to Lakeside — thanks to smart scheduling. Early feedback from campus occupiers has been very positive.

Encouraging Better Hand Hygiene

One key insight from the case study was around hand hygiene. Swab testing on the internal door handle highlighted the importance of encouraging thorough hand washing after toilet use.

As a result, we’re exploring the use of friendly reminder signage in washrooms — possibly on the doors — to help promote good hygiene habits and support a cleaner, healthier environment for all.

What’s Next: Building a Smarter Campus

Proximetrix has the capacity to support thousands of sensors across the site — not just in washrooms, but for broader environmental and operational monitoring:

• Temperature and humidity levels
• Air quality (CO₂)
• Leak detection
• Desk occupancy and motion
• Door and window status

With more trials and case studies planned for September, we’re excited to keep innovating and shaping a smarter, more responsive Lakeside.

Occupiers were invited to join us and participate in the 2025 Lakeside Giant Garden Games Fest last week on Thursday 17th July.

Competing against one another at giant versions of retro table top games, some of which came with a new twist, everyone was in it to win. Games included Connect 4, Jenga, buzz wire and Snakes and Ladders to name a few. There were even oversized space hoppers for people to bounce on, and inflatable basket ball hoops and penalty shoot out games.

Our Street Food Thursday vendors were on hand to keep everyone fed and watered, and they were joined by Jakes Flakes ice cream van, with those occupiers lucky enough to RSVP on the My Lakeside app receiving a free ice cream.

The Lakeside, in house band, ‘Lakestock’ performed a variety of rock and pop classics to entertain the crowds, with a few guest performers joining in along the way.

Lakesides current Charity of the Year, Portsmouth Hospitals Charity, were also in attendance raising awareness and funds for their amazing cause.

As we draw to the end of our partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals Charity, our Charity of the Year for 2024/25, we would like to thank everyone for their support, kind donations and for taking the time to understand the amazing work the charity does in supporting the local NHS Trust, enhancing patient care and supporting staff wellbeing.

We are now looking to select a new Charity of the Year at Lakeside, and we would love to hear from local charities who are interested in forming a meaningful partnership with us.

Each year, we partner with one charity to support through fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and promotional opportunities across the Lakeside community. Recent partnership activities have included Reindeer Runs at Christmas, Summer Festivals, Football Tournaments and Occupier Forum talks to name a few.

This is a great opportunity to boost your organisation’s profile and benefit from the support of our occupiers and visitors.

If your charity would like to be considered, please get in touch with us by emailing our helpdesk here and we will be in touch with further details. Closing date for submissions is Friday 18th July.

New jobs…

If you want to come and join our thriving business community at Lakeside there are always plenty of opportunities within our occupier base. It really is a great place to work and there are some brilliant businesses on site to work for. Here’s a selection of current jobs on offer with some of them:

Astute

Recruitment Partner – Contract Renewable Sector

Carrington West

Associate Consultant

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Charles Taylor

International Nurse Coordinator

Go Car Credit

Customer Care Agent

Lakeside were delighted to welcome the UK’s Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom, to site, alongside the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr. Gerald Vernon-Jackson, and Natalie Brahma-Pearl, Chief Executive of Portsmouth City Council.

Ambassador Longbottom met with local businesses as part of a first-of-its-kind UK-Japan roadshow, aimed at strengthening international ties and showcasing Portsmouth’s potential on the global stage.

She shared:

“It’s exciting to be in Portsmouth as part of this first-of-its-kind roadshow – going the extra mile to develop relationships that will help us supercharge growth to every corner of the UK.”

“Japanese companies are choosing to invest and create jobs in the UK because of our skilled workforce, our world-class innovation, and our deep, trusted partnership with Japan. Portsmouth has all of these, and it’s my job to put Portsmouth on the map in Japan.”

Lakeside are proud to be part of a community that’s driving innovation, sustainability and international collaboration.

Carrington West have been recognised within the Top 10 UK Employer list by the Sunday Times in a recently published article. They were also named Number 1 Medium Sized Employer in the Business Services Category.

To read more about this fantastic achievement, including praise from MP for Portsmouth North, Amanda Martin, and reactions from James Fernandes and Emily Christmas from Carrington West, visit the Carrington West website. Lord Mark Price, founder of WorkL and Zoe Thomas, Editor of The Sunday Times best Places to Work also explain the awards and their relevance.

The Carrington West team, who are based within Building 1000 at Lakeside, are immensely proud of their achievement and have been celebrating since finding out the news.

We would like everyone to join us in extending our congratulations to all involved.