Commercial Workplace Award
A new building initiated on a speculative basis for commercial letting including buildings that are substantially pre-let or sold on to an occupier. In this category only the base build is judged.
Eden, Irwell Street, Salford
- Client: ECF
- Owner: ECF
- Occupier: BDO / TLT
- Project Manager: Chroma
- Quantity Surveyor: RPS
- Architect: Make Architects
- Interior Designer: SpaceInvader Design
- M&E Engineer: Atelier Ten
- Structural Engineer: Woolgar Hunter / Civic Engineers
- Sustainability Consultant: Cundall
- Contractor: Bowmer + Kirkland
- Developer: ECF
- Agent: OBI / JLL
A double winner in the ESG and Commercial Workplace categories, Eden in Salford was highly praised by the BCO judges:
‘Eden is a groundbreaking, award-winning office development that sets a new standard for sustainable workplaces. This 12-storey, Net Zero Carbon building features Europe’s largest living wall – an astonishing 3,300m² of greenery with 350,000 plants, redefining urban biodiversity. As the UK’s first 5.5-star NABERS UK Design Reviewed project, alongside BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A ratings, it proves that commercial spaces can be both high-performance and environmentally responsible. Beyond sustainability, Eden’s social impact is equally transformative; it prioritises well-being, offering a vibrant social hub including local business Spice & Grind, wellness spaces, and a rooftop terrace.’
Highly Commended Commercial Workplace Award
4 Angle Square, NOMA, Manchester
Category sponsor
Corporate Workplace Award
This award is open to either a building commissioned by owner-occupiers or where the building has been customised by a developer for the occupier. The entry will be judged on the combined merits of its base build and fit out.
West Village Leeds, 114 Wellington Street
- Client: Bruntwood SciTech
- Owner: Bruntwood
- Occupier: Bruntwood SciTech
- Project Manager: Bruntwood SciTech
- Quantity Surveyor: Bruntwood SciTech
- Brief Consultant: Bruntwood SciTech
- Architect: 3D Reid
- Interior Designer: Cathy Mocke RIBA ARB (UK)
- M&E Engineer: Ramboll
- Structural Engineer: DW Consulting Engineers
- Sustainability Consultant: Principal Sustainability Consultant - Ramboll
- Contractor: Cubic Works
- Investment/Property Co: Bruntwood SciTech
- Developer: Bruntwood SciTech
- Technology Consultant: AVM Solutions (UK)
- Agent: CBRE
West Village in Leeds received the Corporate Workplace award for masterfully unifying two separate buildings into a single, cohesive estate, anchored by a striking 20,000 sq ft extension that forms a bold gateway.
Judges said: ‘The 115,000 sq ft transformation redefines modern workspace design, prioritising innovation, sustainability, and employee well-being. The fit-out seamlessly blends biophilia, advanced technology, and flexible work environments. Key features include a fully landscaped courtyard and an open-plan entrance, eliminating a traditional reception to create a more welcoming atmosphere. With collaborative workspaces, wellness facilities, inspiring art installations, and Net Zero Carbon strategies achieving an EPC A rating, this project sets a new benchmark for contemporary workplace excellence.’
Category sponsor
Refurbished / Recycled Workplace Award
A corporate or commercial building where significant works have been carried out to adapt the existing building to modern office use. Buildings involving only façade retention would be considered as new builds.
Foundation, Altrincham, 122 George Street
- Client: Bruntwood & Trafford Council
- Owner: Bruntwood Trafford
- Occupier: Several
- Project Manager: Bruntwood Trafford
- Quantity Surveyor: Richard Boothroyd & Associates
- Architect: BDP
- Interior Designer: AXI / BDP
- M&E Engineer: Hurstwood
- Structural Engineer: DW Consulting Engineering
- Contractor: Cubic Works
- Developer: Bruntwood
As Refurbished/Recycled Workplace of the Year, the Foundation redevelopment in Altrincham is an award-winning transformation, repurposing the former Rackhams department store into a dynamic hub for work, leisure, and community engagement.
Judges noted that the project revitalises the town centre, providing a new gateway with modern offices, co-working spaces, retail, and dining: ‘Foundation sets a new benchmark for urban regeneration, proving that adaptive reuse can drive long-term economic and social impact.’
Category sponsor
Highly Commended Refurbished / Recycled Workplace Award
Havelock, Manchester
Fit Out of Workplace Award
This category awards a space, or spaces, within a building that demonstrates a high quality of interior fit-out.
Deloitte, Manchester, 100 Embankment Cathedral Approach
- Client: Deloitte
- Owner: Deloitte
- Occupier: Deloitte
- Project Manager: Deloitte
- Quantity Surveyor: Deloitte
- Brief Consultant: BDP
- Interior Designer: BDP
- M&E Engineer: TB+A
- Structural Engineer: BDP
- Sustainability Consultant: TB+A
- Contractor: ISG
- Technology Consultant: Cordess
Deloitte’s office at 100 Embankment, Salford, was named champion in the Fit Out of Workplace category.
Judges said: ‘This award-winning office exemplifies innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, setting new benchmarks for hybrid working environments. The 6,085 sqm space is designed to foster collaboration, flexibility, and well-being, incorporating cutting-edge technology, sustainable materials, and dynamic workspaces. This transformative workplace embodies Deloitte’s vision, creating a thriving community hub that redefines employee experience and business innovation.’
Highly Commended Fit Out of Workplace Award
Arup, 12 Wellington Place, Leeds
PROJECTS UP TO 2,500m² Award
This category is for projects up to 2,500m² and covers all award categories; corporate, commercial, fit out and refurbished/recycled workplaces.
Henry Boot HQ, Isaacs Building, 4 Charles Street, Sheffield
- Client: Henry Boot Group
- Occupier: Henry Boot Group
- Project Manager: Henry Boot Group
- Quantity Surveyor: Arcadis
- Interior Designer: Incognito
- M&E Engineer: Anderson Green
- Sustainability Consultant: Cundall
- Contractor: ADT Workplace
Winner in the Projects up to 2,500 sqm category, Henry Boot Group’s (HBG) new headquarters at Isaacs Building, Sheffield, is a workplace transformation that exemplifies modern, flexible, and sustainable design.
The judges noted: ‘This relocation from the historic Banner Cross Hall represents a significant cultural shift, fostering collaboration and innovation. Sustainability was central to the project, which achieved a BREEAM Very Good rating and reducing carbon emissions by 79%. By aligning workplace strategy with HBG’s net-zero 2030 goal, the new headquarters enhances employee engagement, boosts productivity, and sets a benchmark for sustainable workspaces. This forward-thinking approach solidifies HBG’s reputation as a leader in progressive workplace design and environmental responsibility.’
Innovation Award
Regional Judges are asked to consider all projects for the Innovation Award. For the first time this award is presented on a regional level and recognises a significant level of innovation in one, or more, fields.
In recognition of the importance of this category, and to highlight some of the exceptional innovative concepts that are developed across the UK’s buildings every year, the BCO introduced the Regional Innovation Award.
Oldham Spindles, George Street, Oldham
- Client: Oldham Council
- Owner: Oldham Council
- Occupier: Oldham Council / Upturn
- Project Manager: Hive Projects
- Quantity Surveyor: Gleeds
- Architect: AEW Architects
- Interior Designer: Space Invader (Phase 2) / AEW Architects (Phase 1)
- M&E Engineer: Futureserve (Ph1) / WSP (Ph2) / Dalkia (Ph2)
- Structural Engineer: Renaissance (Ph1) / WSP (Ph2) / JPS (Ph2)
- Sustainability Consultant: Hilson Moran
- Contractor: Willmott Dixon (Ph2) / ADT Workplace (Ph1)
Oldham Spindles was given the Innovation award for its groundbreaking, adaptive reuse of a building that has transformed a struggling 1990s shopping centre into a vibrant, multi-functional workplace and community hub.
Judges commented: ‘Oldham Spindles is an innovative project that reimagines urban regeneration, proving that underutilised retail spaces can be repurposed for modern office environments. It sets a bold precedent for repurposing failing retail assets into thriving workspaces. A combination of architectural ingenuity, sustainability, and social impact makes it a worthy recipient of the BCO Innovation Award, showcasing a transformative model for urban regeneration
ESG Award
Regional Judges are asked to consider all projects for the ESG Award. The Environment, Social & Governance Award recognises a project that will have a game changing influence on the environment, social value, governance or sustainable outcomes in the commercial building sector.
Winners for this category are nominated and chosen by the regional judges from any of the other categories and presented at the regional awards. All regional winners go on to compete for the National ESG Award in October.
Eden, Irwell Street, Salford
- Client: ECF
- Owner: ECF
- Occupier: BDO / TLT
- Project Manager: Chroma
- Quantity Surveyor: RPS
- Architect: Make Architects
- Interior Designer: SpaceInvader Design
- M&E Engineer: Atelier Ten
- Structural Engineer: Woolgar Hunter / Civic Engineers
- Sustainability Consultant: Cundall
- Contractor: Bowmer + Kirkland
- Developer: ECF
- Agent: OBI / JLL
A double winner in the ESG and Commercial Workplace categories, Eden in Salford was highly praised by the BCO judges:
‘Eden is a groundbreaking, award-winning office development that sets a new standard for sustainable workplaces. This 12-storey, Net Zero Carbon building features Europe’s largest living wall – an astonishing 3,300m² of greenery with 350,000 plants, redefining urban biodiversity. As the UK’s first 5.5-star NABERS UK Design Reviewed project, alongside BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A ratings, it proves that commercial spaces can be both high-performance and environmentally responsible. Beyond sustainability, Eden’s social impact is equally transformative; it prioritises well-being, offering a vibrant social hub including local business Spice & Grind, wellness spaces, and a rooftop terrace.’
Category sponsor
Highly Commended Refurbished / Recycled Workplace Award
Havelock, Manchester
Highly Commended Fit Out of Workplace Award
Arup, 12 Wellington Place, Leeds
Highly Commended Commercial Workplace Award
4 Angle Square, NOMA, Manchester
Commercial Workplace Award
A new building initiated on a speculative basis for commercial letting including buildings that are substantially pre-let or sold on to an occupier. In this category only the base build is judged.
Eden, Irwell Street, Salford
- Client: ECF
- Owner: ECF
- Occupier: BDO / TLT
- Project Manager: Chroma
- Quantity Surveyor: RPS
- Architect: Make Architects
- Interior Designer: SpaceInvader Design
- M&E Engineer: Atelier Ten
- Structural Engineer: Woolgar Hunter / Civic Engineers
- Sustainability Consultant: Cundall
- Contractor: Bowmer + Kirkland
- Developer: ECF
- Agent: OBI / JLL
A double winner in the ESG and Commercial Workplace categories, Eden in Salford was highly praised by the BCO judges:
‘Eden is a groundbreaking, award-winning office development that sets a new standard for sustainable workplaces. This 12-storey, Net Zero Carbon building features Europe’s largest living wall – an astonishing 3,300m² of greenery with 350,000 plants, redefining urban biodiversity. As the UK’s first 5.5-star NABERS UK Design Reviewed project, alongside BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A ratings, it proves that commercial spaces can be both high-performance and environmentally responsible. Beyond sustainability, Eden’s social impact is equally transformative; it prioritises well-being, offering a vibrant social hub including local business Spice & Grind, wellness spaces, and a rooftop terrace.’
Innovation Award
Regional Judges are asked to consider all projects for the Innovation Award. For the first time this award is presented on a regional level and recognises a significant level of innovation in one, or more, fields.
In recognition of the importance of this category, and to highlight some of the exceptional innovative concepts that are developed across the UK’s buildings every year, the BCO introduced the Regional Innovation Award.
Oldham Spindles, George Street, Oldham
- Client: Oldham Council
- Owner: Oldham Council
- Occupier: Oldham Council / Upturn
- Project Manager: Hive Projects
- Quantity Surveyor: Gleeds
- Architect: AEW Architects
- Interior Designer: Space Invader (Phase 2) / AEW Architects (Phase 1)
- M&E Engineer: Futureserve (Ph1) / WSP (Ph2) / Dalkia (Ph2)
- Structural Engineer: Renaissance (Ph1) / WSP (Ph2) / JPS (Ph2)
- Sustainability Consultant: Hilson Moran
- Contractor: Willmott Dixon (Ph2) / ADT Workplace (Ph1)
Oldham Spindles was given the Innovation award for its groundbreaking, adaptive reuse of a building that has transformed a struggling 1990s shopping centre into a vibrant, multi-functional workplace and community hub.
Judges commented: ‘Oldham Spindles is an innovative project that reimagines urban regeneration, proving that underutilised retail spaces can be repurposed for modern office environments. It sets a bold precedent for repurposing failing retail assets into thriving workspaces. A combination of architectural ingenuity, sustainability, and social impact makes it a worthy recipient of the BCO Innovation Award, showcasing a transformative model for urban regeneration
ESG Award
Regional Judges are asked to consider all projects for the ESG Award. The Environment, Social & Governance Award recognises a project that will have a game changing influence on the environment, social value, governance or sustainable outcomes in the commercial building sector.
Winners for this category are nominated and chosen by the regional judges from any of the other categories and presented at the regional awards. All regional winners go on to compete for the National ESG Award in October.
Eden, Irwell Street, Salford
- Client: ECF
- Owner: ECF
- Occupier: BDO / TLT
- Project Manager: Chroma
- Quantity Surveyor: RPS
- Architect: Make Architects
- Interior Designer: SpaceInvader Design
- M&E Engineer: Atelier Ten
- Structural Engineer: Woolgar Hunter / Civic Engineers
- Sustainability Consultant: Cundall
- Contractor: Bowmer + Kirkland
- Developer: ECF
- Agent: OBI / JLL
A double winner in the ESG and Commercial Workplace categories, Eden in Salford was highly praised by the BCO judges:
‘Eden is a groundbreaking, award-winning office development that sets a new standard for sustainable workplaces. This 12-storey, Net Zero Carbon building features Europe’s largest living wall – an astonishing 3,300m² of greenery with 350,000 plants, redefining urban biodiversity. As the UK’s first 5.5-star NABERS UK Design Reviewed project, alongside BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A ratings, it proves that commercial spaces can be both high-performance and environmentally responsible. Beyond sustainability, Eden’s social impact is equally transformative; it prioritises well-being, offering a vibrant social hub including local business Spice & Grind, wellness spaces, and a rooftop terrace.’
Category sponsor
Corporate Workplace Award
This award is open to either a building commissioned by owner-occupiers or where the building has been customised by a developer for the occupier. The entry will be judged on the combined merits of its base build and fit out.
West Village Leeds, 114 Wellington Street
- Client: Bruntwood SciTech
- Owner: Bruntwood
- Occupier: Bruntwood SciTech
- Project Manager: Bruntwood SciTech
- Quantity Surveyor: Bruntwood SciTech
- Brief Consultant: Bruntwood SciTech
- Architect: 3D Reid
- Interior Designer: Cathy Mocke RIBA ARB (UK)
- M&E Engineer: Ramboll
- Structural Engineer: DW Consulting Engineers
- Sustainability Consultant: Principal Sustainability Consultant - Ramboll
- Contractor: Cubic Works
- Investment/Property Co: Bruntwood SciTech
- Developer: Bruntwood SciTech
- Technology Consultant: AVM Solutions (UK)
- Agent: CBRE
West Village in Leeds received the Corporate Workplace award for masterfully unifying two separate buildings into a single, cohesive estate, anchored by a striking 20,000 sq ft extension that forms a bold gateway.
Judges said: ‘The 115,000 sq ft transformation redefines modern workspace design, prioritising innovation, sustainability, and employee well-being. The fit-out seamlessly blends biophilia, advanced technology, and flexible work environments. Key features include a fully landscaped courtyard and an open-plan entrance, eliminating a traditional reception to create a more welcoming atmosphere. With collaborative workspaces, wellness facilities, inspiring art installations, and Net Zero Carbon strategies achieving an EPC A rating, this project sets a new benchmark for contemporary workplace excellence.’
Fit Out of Workplace Award
This category awards a space, or spaces, within a building that demonstrates a high quality of interior fit-out.
Deloitte, Manchester, 100 Embankment Cathedral Approach
- Client: Deloitte
- Owner: Deloitte
- Occupier: Deloitte
- Project Manager: Deloitte
- Quantity Surveyor: Deloitte
- Brief Consultant: BDP
- Interior Designer: BDP
- M&E Engineer: TB+A
- Structural Engineer: BDP
- Sustainability Consultant: TB+A
- Contractor: ISG
- Technology Consultant: Cordess
Deloitte’s office at 100 Embankment, Salford, was named champion in the Fit Out of Workplace category.
Judges said: ‘This award-winning office exemplifies innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, setting new benchmarks for hybrid working environments. The 6,085 sqm space is designed to foster collaboration, flexibility, and well-being, incorporating cutting-edge technology, sustainable materials, and dynamic workspaces. This transformative workplace embodies Deloitte’s vision, creating a thriving community hub that redefines employee experience and business innovation.’
PROJECTS UP TO 2,500m² Award
This category is for projects up to 2,500m² and covers all award categories; corporate, commercial, fit out and refurbished/recycled workplaces.
Henry Boot HQ, Isaacs Building, 4 Charles Street, Sheffield
- Client: Henry Boot Group
- Occupier: Henry Boot Group
- Project Manager: Henry Boot Group
- Quantity Surveyor: Arcadis
- Interior Designer: Incognito
- M&E Engineer: Anderson Green
- Sustainability Consultant: Cundall
- Contractor: ADT Workplace
Winner in the Projects up to 2,500 sqm category, Henry Boot Group’s (HBG) new headquarters at Isaacs Building, Sheffield, is a workplace transformation that exemplifies modern, flexible, and sustainable design.
The judges noted: ‘This relocation from the historic Banner Cross Hall represents a significant cultural shift, fostering collaboration and innovation. Sustainability was central to the project, which achieved a BREEAM Very Good rating and reducing carbon emissions by 79%. By aligning workplace strategy with HBG’s net-zero 2030 goal, the new headquarters enhances employee engagement, boosts productivity, and sets a benchmark for sustainable workspaces. This forward-thinking approach solidifies HBG’s reputation as a leader in progressive workplace design and environmental responsibility.’
Category sponsor
Refurbished / Recycled Workplace Award
A corporate or commercial building where significant works have been carried out to adapt the existing building to modern office use. Buildings involving only façade retention would be considered as new builds.
Foundation, Altrincham, 122 George Street
- Client: Bruntwood & Trafford Council
- Owner: Bruntwood Trafford
- Occupier: Several
- Project Manager: Bruntwood Trafford
- Quantity Surveyor: Richard Boothroyd & Associates
- Architect: BDP
- Interior Designer: AXI / BDP
- M&E Engineer: Hurstwood
- Structural Engineer: DW Consulting Engineering
- Contractor: Cubic Works
- Developer: Bruntwood
As Refurbished/Recycled Workplace of the Year, the Foundation redevelopment in Altrincham is an award-winning transformation, repurposing the former Rackhams department store into a dynamic hub for work, leisure, and community engagement.
Judges noted that the project revitalises the town centre, providing a new gateway with modern offices, co-working spaces, retail, and dining: ‘Foundation sets a new benchmark for urban regeneration, proving that adaptive reuse can drive long-term economic and social impact.’
Category sponsor
Highly Commended Refurbished / Recycled Workplace Award
Havelock, Manchester
Highly Commended Fit Out of Workplace Award
Arup, 12 Wellington Place, Leeds
Highly Commended Commercial Workplace Award
4 Angle Square, NOMA, Manchester
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April 04, 2025 
By BCO Media 
