The north’s most outstanding workplaces have been announced, with prestigious British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards going to seven landmark office buildings across the region.
Held last night (Thursday 27th April) at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower, the BCO’s annual Northern Awards recognise projects that demonstrate best practice in office design, fit-out, operation and sustainability, setting the standard for excellence across the sector.
The BCO Regional Award winners for the North were:
University of Sheffield AMRC North West, Samlesbury, Lancashire (Projects up to 1,500 sqm)
Calico, 53-55 Mosley Street, Manchester (Refurbished/Recycled Workplace)
Brabners Manchester, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester (Fit out of Workplace)
The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester (Commercial Workplace)
PZ Cussons Global HQ, Manchester Business Park (ESG)
Highly Commended workplaces were:
EE Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne(Fit out of Workplace)
The Ewart, Belfast(Commercial Workplace)
Commenting on each of the winners the judges noted the following:
The University of Sheffield AMRC North West really stood out with its triple-height atrium which creates a focal point, where occupiers can interact and exchange ideas. This ‘social heart’ space overlooks the workshop, where these ideas will inform innovative research into new manufacturing processes. The judges felt that flexibility was at the core of the design approach, with working spaces easily reconfigured as classrooms, seminar rooms or offices. The workshop offers varying zones which can be adapted for different tasks, accommodated through both the architectural and services design.
Calico, winner of the Refurbished/Recycled Workplace category is a sensitively refurbished industrial warehouse in Manchester city centre providing flexible workspace across five original storeys and a two-storey roof extension. The clear distinction between the Grade II-listed building fabric and new interventions celebrates a new period in the building’s history, while recognising its former use as an industrial warehouse.
Winner of the Fit out of Workplace category, the judges noted thatBrabner’s relocation to 100 Barbirolli Square in Manchester, provided a unique opportunity for the 200-year-old legal firm to transform the way it works and introduce colleagues to a modern working style. There is a transition away from floorplates dominated by enclosed offices and cellular workstations and a move towards an open, split-level workspace specifically designed to support hybrid and flexible working. Connected physically and visually through the creation of an internal staircase, the contemporary workplace gives people more choice in where and how they work, and offers a variety of hospitality areas for staff to interact with clients. The striking design promotes connection and collaboration in an environment inspired by the history of Barbirolli Square, the Halle Orchestra and the concept of sound.
For Stockport Council’s Stopford House the judges awarded the Best Corporate Workplace award saying the space is inspiring, supportive of both work and wellbeing in a flexible, logical and well-designed scheme. A 70’s Brutalist style building, its concrete panels are carefully matched to the council’s adjacent Neo-Wren Town Hall building. Taking a strong sustainable stance, the Council decided to repurpose Stopford House rather than building new. The design team delivered a full workplace strategy enabling the Council to adopt hybrid working and vacate other premises for alternative services. The building’s key architectural features were revealed and improvements made to make it more sustainable. The project has revolutionized the way in which Stockport Council works.
The Lincoln in Manchester city centre, which won the Commercial Workplace award, forms the centrepiece of the Lincoln Square regeneration initiative, a 12-year process involving multiple buildings and landowners which will create three new public spaces – Lincoln Square, Mulberry Square and The Hidden Gem Square. The Lincoln has been designed to positively create and interface with each of these spaces. The low, long form of the building was defined by a complex Rights of Light envelope which limited the height of the building. The judges noted that the vertical masonry and geometric façade design is informed by the surrounding Victorian architecture and said that The Lincoln is a high-quality, efficient workspace which offers excellent occupier amenity and well-being.
Winner of the ESG award, PZ Cussons Global HQ at Manchester Business Park was delivered in just 12 months from first meeting to handover of the reimagined space. The immersive brand-led workspace demonstrates how complex user engagement can be translated into a creative, future-proofed design, delivered in a way that is respectful to the external envelope of the building, the ongoing operations of a global business, the environment, and the budget.
Employee wellbeing was at the heart of the project, with the new destination office designed to encourage staff to come together. It features paces that give individuals complete control over their workspace, pioneering hybrid video conferencing capabilities for connectivity with global partners and a state-of-the-art fitness centre to ensure PZC’s team stay strong in body and mind. The team’s circular approached focussed on retaining, repurposing, local sourcing and donating materials for second life. Sustainability was a key factor for the management team and as a result the design concept allowed for the re-purposing of as much of the original fit out as possible.
Commenting on behalf of the judging panel Thomas Bone, Chair of the Northern Judges said: “The winners of this year’s BCO North Awards all really stood out for their highly sustainable approach to design, the novel approach to recycling and re-purposing of materials and well-planned, advanced workspace planning and consultation.
“This year saw the addition of a new prize – the ESG Award – recognising a workplace that will have a game changing influence on the environment, social value, governance or sustainable outcomes in the commercial building sector. We’re delighted that PZ Cussons is the winner of this inaugural category and the judges were really impressed with the strength of the ESG credentials which all of the winning entrants demonstrated.”
The Northern region winners will now compete for the BCO National Awards in October 2023.
The lead sponsor for this year’s BCO Awards is ISG. Category and Gold sponsors are AECOM, Glamox Luxonic, SAS International and Troup Bywaters + Anders. The BCO awards are in association with EG.
The British Council for Offices’ (BCO) mission is to research, develop and communicate best practice in all aspects of the office sector. It delivers this by providing a forum for the discussion and debate of relevant issues.
Established in 1990, the BCO is the UK’s leading forum for the discussion and debate of issues affecting the office sector.
Its members are all organisations involved in creating, acquiring, or occupying office space, whether architects, lawyers, surveyors, financial institutions, or public agencies. The BCO works to advance the collective understanding of its members, enabling them to work together to create more effective office space.
London’s most outstanding workplaces have been announced, with British Council for Offices Awards going to seven office buildings across the capital. Held at the London Hilton on Park Lane, the BCO’s annual London Awards Lunch recognised projects that demonstrate best practice in office design, fit-out, operation and sustainability, setting the standard for excellence across the sector.
The winners of this year’s competition in London stand out for their user-centred design credentials, as well as their creative implementation of wellbeing and sustainability measures. This year has seen the addition of a new prize – the ESG Award – recognising a workplace that will have a game changing influence on the environment, social value, governance or sustainable outcomes in the commercial building sector.
The BCO Regional Award winners for London are:
Henrietta House, Henrietta Place (Corporate Workplace)
The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road (Commercial Workplace)
DIAGEO 1 HQ, 16 Great Marlborough St (Fit out Workplace)
Getty Images London HQ, Duo Building, 280 Bishopsgate (Projects up to 1,500)
The Kensington Building, 1 Wrights Lane (Refurbished/Recycled)
Convene at 22 Bishopsgate (Innovation)
Five Bank Street (ESG)
A collaboration between landlord, long-term occupier and architect, Henrietta House was awarded Best Corporate Workplace. The building has been carefully upgraded, reconfigured, and extended to create an open and dynamic HQ in line with CBRE’s user-centred workplace strategy. The judging panel applauded Henrietta House for the ways it capitalised on a complex site and leasing constraints in order to provide spaces with excellent health and social credentials. The building’s refurbishment and new infill include an employee wellbeing suite, outdoor amenity, library, six storey open atria and a generous cafeteria to create a well-connected and bright campus-style workplace, designed to entice employees back into the office.
The Lantern received the award for Best Commercial Workplace. A BREEAM Excellent development with over 10,000 sq ft of new retail space, the development was unanimously acclaimed by the judging panel for its creative integration of mixed-use spaces. The building also carefully reusing elements of the original building, while delivering a light-filled space with five terraces and a double height reception, as well as a gym and health centre to promote wellbeing and productivity.
An all-encompassing space that took home the award for Best Fit out Workplace, DIAGEO 1HQ brings together Diageo’s diversity of corporate functions, from workspaces and R&D to hospitality and retail, under one roof. The judges were impressed to see Diageo’s brand identity play a defining role throughout the building, which they described as inspiring and uplifting. The variety of spaces on offer and the building’s feature staircase make this workplace a welcoming environment for both employees and clients.
Winning the award for Projects up to 1,500, Getting Images at DUO, occupies only 10,000 sq ft. However, the project’s success can be measured by its ability to provide staff with spaces for collaboratively working across its small footprint. The judges were struck by the way this office was tailored to suit the culture of the brand, making it a destination of choice for employees since the shift to hybrid working.
Over 60% of the original building was reused through the remodelling of a former 1970s department store, now known as The Kensington Building. Receiving the award for Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace, this retrofit development far surpassed the LETI and RIBA Whole Life Carbon Metrics. The building has been given an intricately detailed masonry, bronze and glass façade, which combines with generous floor dimensions to allow daylight to flood through the internal spaces. The building provides 12,330 sq ft of landscaped terraces, with bee hives on the uppermost terrace promoting bio-diversity and enhancing work-life wellbeing. The judging panel commended the elegance of the building’s design, along with its outstanding sustainability credentials.
The Innovation award went to Convene at 22 Bishopsgate, a workplace that reflects changing work practices, while offering an unprecedented hospitality service, through its merging of meeting and events hosting with co-working spaces. The judges singled out this building for its impressive scale and design quality, as well as the high-tech amenities on offer. The panel also highlighted the way Convene offers businesses in the building and surrounding areas a meaningful space to connect, collaborate and progress, with its structured leasing leaving room to grow.
Last but not least, the ESG award was given to Five Bank Street. The judges were especially impressed by the team’s commitment to generating a positive social and environmental impact. Incorporating 16 social value KPIs, collaborating with charities and reducing waste were all central to the fit out of this workplace. The panel also praised the use of materials passports for disassembly, as well as the office’s first class BREEAM and WELL ratings, and their ongoing work in evaluating post-occupancy energy use.
Helen Hare, Director of Projects at GPE and Regional Judging Chair for the BCO London Chapter said: “The role of the office has continued to evolve since the pandemic, with the rise of hybrid working transforming how we think about the workplace as a space to come together. This year’s winners for London demonstrate the meaningful role that offices continue to play in society. The exemplary projects that the judging panel had the pleasure of visiting showcase the office’s potential to act as hub of inspiration and creativity, while not only addressing new sustainability targets, but embedding them into the design of the buildings as guiding principles.”
Richard Kauntze, Chief Executive of the BCO said: “The BCO’s regional awards are a wonderful moment for all players in the industry to come together and celebrate the latest innovations in workplace excellence. This year’s winners for London highlight the importance of sustainability and social impact across the office sector. From Five Bank Street to The Kensington Building and Henrietta House, these projects offer impressive examples of how workplaces can create a sustainable work culture, while placing employee wellbeing and community engagement at their heart. Congratulations to all the winners for the region and best of luck for the upcoming National Awards.”
The London winners will compete for the BCO National Awards on Tuesday 3 October 2023.
The lead sponsor for this year’s BCO Awards is ISG. Category and Gold sponsors are AECOM, Glamox Luxonic, Troup Bywaters + Anders and SAS International. The BCO awards are in association with EG.
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About the BCO
The British Council for Offices’ (BCO) mission is to research, develop and communicate best practice in all aspects of the office sector. It delivers this by providing a forum for the discussion and debate of relevant issues.
Established in 1990, the BCO is the UK’s leading forum for the discussion and debate of issues affecting the office sector.
Its members are all organisations involved in creating, acquiring, or occupying office space, whether architects, lawyers, surveyors, financial institutions, or public agencies. The BCO works to advance the collective understanding of its members, enabling them to work together to create more effective office space.
The update responds to challenges emerging from the pandemic and the accelerating need for the built environment to respond to climate change. The update advises designers how to create healthier offices that support changing working patterns, while reducing carbon emissions.
New recommendations include:
Adoption of 10m2 space-per-person
Minimum sustainability target of BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and 5 Star NABERS UK target for new buildings
Aspirational targets for operational and embodied carbon use to meet NZC (Net Zero Carbon) goals
Increased levels of outdoor air supply
More efficient lighting installations
Reduced power and cooling loads
Higher performance facades
More flexibility in the range of structural spans for office space
Reflecting the world of hybrid work
The BCO has updated its guidance on space allowed for each employee when designing a speculative office building. 10m2 per person is recommended as the occupancy density design standard for general workspace. The former high occupancy density allowance of 8m2 per person has been redefined as a special use case for exceptional cases.
Designing for the 10 m2 per person occupancy density provides greater scope for the variety of workplace settings needed to support hybrid working. It also avoids overdesign of core services, improves floorplate efficiencies, and minimises carbon emissions.
The effect of changing technology
The greater use of low-powered tablets, laptops, and smart phones, plus growth of cloud computing has allowed a reduction in small power load allowances 100 W to 60 W per person. This reduces the heat generated in the office space, which in turn reduces the cooling needed.
Supporting the office sector to achieve net zero carbon
Many developers already target BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ for new offices. Reflecting the rapid progress in the sector in adopting more demanding sustainability targets, the Guide is moving its minimum BREEAM target rating from ‘Very Good’ to ‘Excellent’, and introduces the latest building certification standard, NABERS UK – an energy performance rating relying on measured energy use. The update recommends targeting a 5-star NABERS UK rating for new building design.
Market trends have fuelled a desire to create flexible, relatively column-free, open-plan offices. However, the structural solutions needed can be carbon intensive. The 2023 update to the Guide aids the future adoption of alternative structural materials such as timber by adding smaller 6.0 and 7.5 m spans to the recommended range. This wider range provides designers with more options to minimise the embodied carbon of the structure.
The selection of high-performance facades, lighting and building services systems should also be made with net zero targets in mind, prioritising energy efficiency.
Richard Kauntze, Chief Executive of the BCO, said: “The BCO Guide to Specification often described as the ‘design bible’ for the office sector is an essential resource for the decision makers who invest in, develop or design millions of square feet of office space every year. The 2023 Update will drive the decarbonisation of the office sector, enacting change to help the industry deliver on the UK’s net zero by 2050 target. This new guidance for the highest-quality offices introduces more generous space standards and greater design flexibility to support wellbeing and sustainability as the office sector adapts to the world of hybrid work.”
Neil Pennell, Chair of the BCO’s Technical Affairs Committee and Head of Design Innovation and Property Solutions at Landsec, said: “The BCO’s new guidance reflects changes in design thinking since 2019 driven by Net Zero Carbon targets, increased hybrid working post COVID-19, changes in regulations and improvements in equipment performance. There is a clear imperative to adopt a whole-building approach to decarbonise the sector which needs to start with the design and specification of new and refurbished office space. Developed in collaboration with the UK’s leading experts, the BCO Guide to Specification gives clear advice on how operational and embodied carbon can be reduced without compromising the need to provide flexible office space that meets the needs of occupiers and helps them to conduct their business in safe, healthy, comfortable and productive workspaces.”
The BCO Guide to Specification update has been developed in consultation with experts from across the industry, including agents, investors, occupiers, and developers.
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About the BCO
The British Council for Offices (BCO) is the UK’s leading member organisation representing the interests of all those who occupy, design, build, own or manage offices in the UK. The BCO leads on thought leadership and best practice in all issues related to the creation and use of office space – through its research, awards, conference and events programmes. You can learn more about the BCO at www.bco.org.uk.
On 26 January, The BCO NextGens in London were delighted and inspired by the exclusive talk and tour of One Exchange Square for PNB, LaSalle and M3 Consulting.
One Exchange Square involves the creation of 420,000 sq ft of high-quality workspace and 20,000 sq ft of retail, while retaining 90% of the existing structure, keeping the carbon impact as low as possible. The design will see a total of 17,000 sq ft of planted terraces created, with access to nature from every level for all occupants. The project is targeting BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Platinum and aspires to be one of the first registered refurbishment projects in the UK to achieve NABERS UK DfP 5 Stars Rating at Design Stage. The building will have 50% less embodied carbon than a typical office building of a comparable size and exceed the Greater London Authority’s carbon targets.
Following the first of many exciting events to take place in 2023, we caught up with Snr. Project Architect and NextGen committee member Ben Simpson of Fletcher Priest Architects who lead the tour. Here’s what he had to say:
If you were to start this project today, would you do anything differently?
As this scheme won’t come to market until 2025, the brief is current and forward-thinking, so I predict One Exchange Square would remain similar. Due to our (Fletcher Priest Architect’s) work across the wider Broadgate Exchange we also had a thorough understanding of the bones of the building so the design can suit. On reflection, establishing a material passport for the materials removed due to demolition would have been a further addition to the circular economy, although we are reusing 90% of the existing structure.
What was the most challenging question you had to answer after the tour?
I hope those who had questions felt they were answered sufficiently. The most challenging question was probably technical: “What was the tipping point between double-glazed units and triple-glazed units considering the uplift in cost?”. For us this was an easy one – our digital twin model told us conclusively that the glazing upgrade to triple-glazing and the thermal efficiencies would provide a significant uplift to our DFP Naber’s rating. The client saw this as a no-brainer and chose the most sustainable path.
How does One Exchange Square play a role within this year’s BCO NextGen Focus Areas?
This year’s focus areas: The Circular Office, Social Equity & Hospitality’s role within the office are all addressed at One Exchange Square. We retained 90% of the structure and reused materials where possible. We significantly upgraded the accessibility of the building and the wider site by providing equitable access throughout the building and a significant amenity offer across multiple levels took design inspiration from the hospitality sector. Watch this space for more on that.
What are you most proud of about this scheme?
I’m proud of the team’s drive to produce a sustainable building when the market’s current inflationary pressures are significant. Having sustainability at the heart of the design from the outset has meant decisions can be benchmarked against this criteria. Personally, I’m proud to have been a part of the team from the outset as we transition onto site and look forward to another tour after PC.
We are pleased to see that delegates have been quick to secure tickets now that bookings for the 2023 Annual Conference have opened to both BCO members and non-members. If you are planning on joining us in Dublin this year, we strongly encourage you to book sooner rather than later.
This year’s discussions will hear from leading voices that will bring to light the perspectives of both investors and occupiers to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead. Seminars will provide a forum for more intimate analysis of the future BCO research agenda and how to address the key issues that the office sector face.
Join the debate on how to create inspiring places that foster a healthy and sustainable work future, and an office sector that plays a vital role in supporting resilient and dynamic cities. Read more.
TOURS
Our 2023 tours will incorporate the headquarters of some of the most innovative global companies, and the opportunity to discover the city’s rich architectural heritage.
There are currently 12 options to choose between, from the 34,000 square metre human-centric Microsoft One Campus, to the ‘Near-Zero Energy’ Trinity Business School, or the vibrant large scale urban regeneration success that is The North and South Docks – there are plenty of tours to inspire. Be sure to secure your top tour choices. View the full list.
CYCLE CHALLENGE
This year’s cycle challenge, in support of the Samaritans, will take place from Sunday 4 to Wednesday 7 June. The ride will depart on Monday morning from Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, and head through some breathtaking scenery. Riders will take in all that the Emerald Isle has to offer with a High Pass, lush green pastures, a ferry crossing, and part of the Wild Atlantic Way, before heading East through the rolling countryside and reaching Dublin on the Wednesday afternoon, where ice cold beer awaits! Further details.
GOLF CUP
Join us on Wednesday 7 June at Carton House to play the O’Meara course, a lush Irish parkland designed by the winner of both The Open and The Masters in 1998.
The Par-73 layout is designed to challenge golfers of all abilities whilst bringing the beauty and history of the Carton House estate to the fore, with many natural hazards, such as the River Rye and ancient woodlands.
Lough Ennell is located just outside the beautiful town of Mullingar, County Westmeath, and is a well-loved retreat for anglers and all those seeking rural tranquillity within easy reach of the bright lights of the capital. The Lough is renowned for its wild brown trout, remarkable in shape and colour, with their strong fight attracting anglers of all skill levels from around the world. Details here.
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We know it’s not easy to win a BCO Award. The submission requires effort, precision, time, teamwork and skill. Each year entrants need to beat stiff competition, but when they finally get to hold one of the coveted BCO trophies, they can do so safe in the knowledge that they have achieved something outstanding.
Winning a BCO trophy is something that every team member can be proud of and boast about. It provides a focus for others to study, appreciate, and aspire to in their own projects and workplaces.
If you haven’t done so already, make sure to download the 2023 Entry Guideand register for our awards competition at www.bcoawards.co.uk. You can save and return to your entry at any point before submitting.
Closing deadline for entries is Friday 25 November 2022 @5pm.
With thanks to our Platinum Sponsor and Media Partner for the BCO Awards 2023
Questions If you have any questions about the BCO Awards or if you need help with your entry, please email Clare Hollick at Createvents clare@createvents.co.uk or call 01183 340085.
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Mike Burton, BCO National Awards Judging Chair 2023
It’s not easy to win a BCO Award: to demonstrate why your project is excellent, your submission requires effort, precision, time, teamwork, and skill – as was required to deliver your development.
And it’s that demanding process that ensures that only special projects even apply, only extra special projects get nominated, and only excellent projects win an Award. So, it really is an outstanding achievement to get hold of one of the coveted BCO golden bricks. It’s so much more than a brilliant night out with great company.
The BCO exists to research, develop, and communicate best practice in all aspects of the office sector. We define excellence in office space, and BCO Award winners are the real-world examples of that. An Award is a celebration of outstanding achievement, that every team member can be proud of and boast about. It provides a focus for others to study, appreciate, and aspire to in their own projects and workplaces.
Winning a BCO Award spreads the word regionally, nationally, and globally. Winning projects are written about in the business, local and national media and we run tours for the winners so visitors can admire and learn from what they see.
Award evolution
Just like the entrants, the BCO Awards, the categories, and the criteria used to determine a winner evolves to reflect what’s happening in the industry and the wider world. When the BCO Awards started in 1992 winners were those that displayed excellence across the board. In 2000 and 2001 the distinct categories we use today were created and the following year Regional Awards began. Three more Awards were added up to 2011 – Presidents, Innovation, and Test of Time. And in 2023 we have added the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Award.
That this is the first new category for 12 years highlights the significance of this new Award and our recognition of the challenge that confronts us. The property industry is at the forefront of tackling the climate emergency and our provision of healthier sustainable workplaces is critical for the planet’s future.
The Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Award
The ESG award will go to a project which has had a game changing influence on the environment. It will recognise social value and the true impact a building has on its users and surroundings. We will examine the role of governance and creditability; we want to find out how energy and water usage has been significantly reduced; and we will celebrate sustainability.
The ESG Regional Award winners will be chosen by the regional judges from the other categories and will go on to compete for the National Award. The judges will be looking at the hard facts. Projects will be assessed and scored on the actual achievements and the proof that they are making a difference. There won’t be any greenwashing – an ESG winner will have made a tangible step to tackling the climate emergency.
The judges will require evidence of the results of your sustainable measures. These include:
What economic and social initiatives have you adopted and how have you measured them?
How have you improved biodiversity and urban greening?
What considerations have been made for circular economy value?
Environmental certificates.
What is the project’s up front and whole life embodied carbon.
What is the project’s energy use intensity and benchmark, and target (or actual) water use
Quantifying and costing your submission
Key criterion for the new ESG Award will be the detail and information submitted, letting us know that the money has been spent wisely and that resources haven’t been squandered. And this will be the case for all the Awards, the judges want to see value for money – it’s no good tackling the climate emergency and ignoring the financial crisis.
Across the board, Award submissions will need to give proof to the judges that the money has been used to good effect. We won’t let anybody else know the detail, but a lack of accurate costings will make it virtually impossible to win a BCO Award. As such your best bet is to get this information put together by a professional cost consultant.
Make sure your consultants let us know everything asked for. It should be broken down as illustrated for clear and easy understanding and analysis. Do not skimp on the detail; make sure you explain fully:
Floor areas – gross internal area and net internal area
Procurement route and project programme – key dates for appointment, planning consent, start on site, practical completion, and occupation.
Added value – identify specific initiatives that have added value.
One of the key components for a value for money is the longevity and adaptability of the building. We want to know why your project will still be standing-proud in a century. How will it withstand the weather, market demands, technological improvements, and user preferences.
The judges will need details of the building facilities, quality, durability, and maintenance. We will examine building connectivity and intelligence. We will want to see evidence that your project meets the demands placed upon it today and in the future.
We want detail of:
Your approach to quality, longevity of construction, finishes, maintenance, and management.
What measures were included to optimise cost in use?
How well connected is the building?
Has a Wiredscore or other certification been achieved?
Have you utilised any intelligent building technology – is there a building app?
Into 2023
No one thinks compiling this information will be easy and you will need to start early to collect and measure the data. Regardless of the outcome there’s no doubt that the record you build from your submission will be invaluable for you in your other projects. It will be an immense aid to the help the ongoing occupation of the building and its evolution.
But above all, do it right and successfully get across how your project is actually excellent, and on October 3rd, 2023, you might be up on the stage of the Grosvenor grasping a Golden Brick – an Award that is earned not won.
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