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PROJECTS UP TO 1,500m2 AWARD

This category is for projects up to 1,500m² and covers all award categories; corporate, commercial, fit out and refurbished/recycled workplaces.

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Couchbase, 1A Tariff Street, Manchester

           

The pioneering hi-tech company Couchbase made the perfect choice in opting for this stunning Grade II listed building in Manchester’s Northern Quarter to house its ultra-modern workspace. The developer, Helical, worked closely with the cloud storage provider to successfully convert 1A Tariff Street into its unique new Northern home, following its move from nearby Sevendale House.

 

The project has transformed the site by the adept implementation of novel and interesting design concepts, which celebrate the building’s history. The development team made best use of the unusual space they worked with and carefully restored the building’s many original heritage features.  The disused lower ground floor spaces have been turned into functional modern work areas with the old loading bay now providing Couchbase with its own bold bespoke entrance.

 

The building’s character has been embedded into the new design – for instance, the cobbled double height loading bay with the original hoist and coal chute is now the office entrance and social area.  Other historical elements have been exposed and enhanced to create a distinctive look and feel to the office space. It is apparent throughout that this retention of character has not meant a trade off with a reduction in quality.

 

A variety of settings have been created to cater for Couchbase’s working requirements. To suit whichever tasks they are undertaking, staff can make use of informal hang out spots, formal areas, quiet zones, and collaboration spaces all set in a comfortable and relaxing environment. 

 

The project has successfully captured the building’s original context whilst creating a fun and stylish home which meets the complex demands of Couchbase’s current day and future office requirements and potential business growth.

 

The judges were blown away by this project, which more than surpassed their expectations. Staff display a renewed sense of pride in where they work, and this is a place where they are excited to bring customers to. What was an unconventional and unergonomic space has been transformed into a bespoke, uplifting workplace fit for the future.

 

                      

 

       

 Project Details

 Client:

 Couchbase Interior Designer: ADT Workplace

 Owner:

 Helical                  

M&E Engineer: 

Marketaylor 

Occupier:

Couchbase           

Contractor: 

 ADT Workplace           

Project Manager: 

Savills 

Investment/Property Co:

 Helical            

 

Architect: 

 Atelier MB                                 

Agent:

            		Savills                                  
                         

 
           

 

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIDLANDS AND CENTRAL ENGLAND

   

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Colmore Building: Interface The Greenhouse, Birmingham

Last year, the global flooring company invested £1m into building its new UK headquarters in Birmingham’s main business district. Situated on the 10th floor of The Colmore Building, the flexible office space has sustainability and wellbeing at its heart, with a mix of natural finishes and biophilic design. Committed to reversing climate change, Interface encourages employees to walk, cycle or use public transport, with no car parking facilities provided on site. BCO judges were impressed by the variety within the workspace including its welcoming entrance hub, providing a central collaborative meeting space designed to inspire employees and customers alike.

                                
Project Details      
       

Client:

 Interface Europe - UK HO Architect: Overbury
Owner:                Ashby Capital           

Interior Designer:

Overbury                     
Occupier:                    

Interface Europe                 

M&E Engineer:                           Overbury           
Project Manager:           

Interface Europe 

 Contractor:                                       Overbury    

Quantity Surveyor:

 Overbury Agent:  JLL

 

 

    
 

LONDON

   

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5-6 Eccleston Yards, London

This development has completely reviewed the way their business works and the role of the workspace in supporting this. The central circulation spine not only spreads natural air across the office but creates an open environment which occupiers feel at ease working within. Judges noted how the extended window space has allowed workers to better engage with nature throughout the day, enabling them to be their best every day. 

           

             

 
Project Details       
       

Client:

 PDP London Architect: PDP London
Owner: Grosvenor            Interior Designer:            PDP London      

                  
Occupier:                  

PDP London             

M&E Engineer:                           Edward Pearce LLP                         
Project Manager:                  PDP London            Structural Engineer:

                            		Hurst Peirce + Malcolm           
Quantity Surveyor:            Academy Consultant


 Contractor: Grangewood

 

  

 

      
 

NORTH

   

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Couchbase, 1A Tariff Street, Manchester   
                        

The judges unanimously agreed that this project ‘showcased the art of possibility’. In keeping with the area’s rich history, the team behind the space developed a workplace which celebrated the building’s past while delivering an environment capable of supporting such a future-focused business.

             

 
Project Details      

     
Client:

Couchbase Interior Designer: ADT Workplace
Owner: Helical
 M&E Engineer:

Marketaylor
Occupier:

Couchbase

 Investment/Property Co: Helical 
Project Manager:              

Savills

 Contractor ADT Workplace
Architect:

Atelier MB Agent: Savills

 

 

      
 

SOUTH OF ENGLAND AND SOUTH WALES

   

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 12 Forbury Court, Forbury Road, Reading
                                                        

This previously-dated building now provides a contemporary work environment at an exceptionally high standard in the heart of Reading. The enhancements to this building, located on Forbury Road, include new cycling facilities, a communal roof terrace and a vibrant new fifth floor which the BCO judges felt delivered a premium workplace.

 
Project Details      
       
Client:    BMO      

M&E Engineer:

 Cudd Bentley
Owner:                

BMO      

Structural Engineer:    Elliott Wood                      

Project Manager:         

Construction Management                    

Contractor: GPF Lewis
Quantity Surveyor:            

Construction Management

 Agent: Lambert Smith Hampton

Architect:

 Minifie Architects

 

      
 

SCOTLAND

   

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 Ediston, 1 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh       
                

The judges were impressed by the movement the space encourages, supporting work away from a traditional desktop by offering a variety of alternative spaces. In particular, the judges highlighted the social space underneath the building’s atrium that brings natural light into the heart of the building and provides ample opportunity for breaks and informal catch-ups. The judges also noted how the building’s flexibility supported its social purpose, with over half of the office being able to be easily rearranged to accommodate evening events. 
Project Details      
       
Client:           


 Ediston

 Interior Designer: Form Design Consultants
Owner:                  Aberdeen Standard Investments          

M&E Engineer:

 KJ Tait                        
Occupier:                  

Ediston               

Contractor:                          Mpact Group                         
Quantity Surveyor:                        

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