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Award Winners 2026 so far

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.

Stonecutter 1 Stonecutter Street, London

  • Client: La Caisse / PIMCO
  • Owner: La Caisse / PIMCO
  • Occupier: Multi tenanted
  • Project Manager: CO-RE
  • Quantity Surveyor: Arcadis
  • Brief Consultant: tp bennett
  • Architect: tp bennett
  • Interior Designer: tp bennett
  • M&E Engineer: Hoare Lea
  • Structural Engineer: Thornton Tomasetti
  • Sustainability Consultant: Hoare Lea
  • Contractor: Mace
  • Investment/Property Co: La Caisse / PIMCO
  • Developer: CO-RE
  • Technology Consultant: Hoare Lea
  • Agent: Knight Frank /Newmark

Stonecutter impressed the judges with its thoughtful response to context, drawing on the area’s historic diamond-cutting heritage to inform its design. The all-electric building delivers strong environmental performance alongside a clear social value agenda, particularly its focus on education and community engagement. Fully let ahead of completion, judges described the project as a highly sustainable workplace designed to stand the test of time.

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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.

Deutsche Bank, 21 Moorfields London

  • Client: Landsec (Basebuild) / Deutsche Bank (Fit-out)
  • Owner: Lendlease
  • Occupier: Deutsche Bank
  • Project Manager: Gleeds (Basebuild) / Avison Young
  • Quantity Surveyor: Gardiner & Theobald (Basebuild) / Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) (Fit-out)
  • Brief Consultant: tp bennett (Fit-out)
  • Architect: WilkinsonEyre
  • Interior Designer: tp bennett
  • M&E Engineer: Cundall (Basebuild) /Troup Bywaters + Anders (TB+A) (Fit-out)
  • Structural Engineer: Robert Bird Group (Basebuild)
  • Sustainability Consultant: Cundall (Basebuild) / Cundall (Fit-out)
  • Contractor: SRM (Basebuild) / ISG then Mace Groupe Gri
  • Developer: Landsec
  • Technology Consultant: Arup (Fit-out)

Described as “a building that is a bridge”, 21 Moorfields is a landmark corporate headquarters delivered above a complex operational rail interchange in the City of London. The project combines architecture, engineering and interiors in a highly integrated way, creating a flexible, future-ready workplace while significantly enhancing the public realm with new routes and public spaces linking Moorgate and the Barbican. Judges praised the project as a market-leading example of user-focused design delivered under extraordinary constraints.

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.

76 Southbank / 76 Upper Ground, London

  • Client: Wolfe Commercial Properties (Southbank)
  • Owner: Wolfe Commercial Properties (Southbank)
  • Occupier: Multiple Occupiers - PayPal & The Lego Group
  • Quantity Surveyor: Exigere
  • Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
  • M&E Engineer: Watkins Payne
  • Structural Engineer: Heyne Tilett Steel
  • Contractor: Multiplex
  • Developer: Stanhope

76 Southbank is an exemplary refurbishment and extension of Sir Denys Lasdun’s final major building, delivered with exceptional care and attention. Judges praised architect AHMM for its sensitive material approach, including the replication of the original precast granite panels, and the transformation of the building’s relationship with the public realm through new entrances and generous riverside terraces. The result is a world-class office that reconciles heritage conservation, net-zero ambition and civic presence.

Fit Out of Workplace Award

This category awards a space, or spaces, within a building that demonstrates a high quality of interior fit-out.

Rabobank 60 London Wall, London

  • Client: Rabobank
  • Owner: LaSalle Investment Management
  • Occupier: Rabobank
  • Project Manager: Cushman & Wakefield
  • Quantity Surveyor: Turner & Townsend Alinea
  • Brief Consultant: ID:SR Sheppard Robson
  • Architect: EPR Architects
  • Interior Designer: ID:SR Sheppard Robson
  • M&E Engineer: Chapmanbdsp
  • Structural Engineer: Heyne Tillett Steel (HTS)
  • Sustainability Consultant: Cundall
  • Contractor: Overbury
  • Investment/Property Co: LaSalle Investment Management
  • Developer: LaSalle Investment Management
  • Technology Consultant: PTS
  • Agent: Cushman & Wakefield

Rabobank’s fit out was recognised for its calm, refined design and strong emphasis on sustainability and wellbeing. Extensive material and furniture reuse underpin aspirations for BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum, while communal spaces sit at the heart of the workplace.

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.

170 Piccadilly London

  • Client: GPE
  • Owner: GPE
  • Occupier: Multiple Occupiers within Fully Managed Workplace by GPE
  • Project Manager: Avison Young
  • Quantity Surveyor: Exigere
  • Brief Consultant: dMFK
  • Architect: dMFK
  • Interior Designer: dMFK
  • M&E Engineer: Hoare Lea
  • Structural Engineer: Elliott Wood
  • Sustainability Consultant: Hoare Lea
  • Contractor: 8Build
  • Investment/Property Co: GPE
  • Developer: GPE
  • Technology Consultant: Hoare Lea
  • Agent: Bluebook

170 Piccadilly was praised for successfully balancing heritage with modern workplace standards. Working sensitively alongside a listed building, the project unlocks new amenities, including a rooftop terrace and end-of-trip facilities. while delivering high environmental performance. Judges described it as a model example of how heritage buildings can be adapted to support contemporary working.

Category sponsor

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.

TBC.London 224-226 Tower Bridge Road, London

  • Client: FORE Partnership
  • Owner: FORE Partnership
  • Occupier: Various
  • Project Manager: RLB
  • Quantity Surveyor: RLB
  • Architect: Stiff+Trevillion Architects
  • Interior Designer: Stiff+Trevillion Architects
  • M&E Engineer: Atelier Ten
  • Structural Engineer: Webb Yates
  • Sustainability Consultant: Atelier Ten
  • Contractor: Willmott Dixon
  • Investment/Property Co: KKR
  • Developer: FORE Partnership
  • Technology Consultant: Node Tech
  • Agent: RX

TBC.London set a new benchmark for ESG-led development. The judges highlighted its pioneering reuse of reclaimed steel through “urban mining”, its handcrafted brick façade delivered via a training programme, and its commitment to net-zero carbon in operation. Beyond the building, the project supports local communities through affordable spaces, a curated food offer and partnerships with
Southwark Council. Judges praised it as a project that genuinely goes beyond box-ticking.

Category sponsor

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.

TBC.London 224-226 Tower Bridge Road, London

  • Client: FORE Partnership
  • Owner: FORE Partnership
  • Occupier: Various
  • Project Manager: RLB
  • Quantity Surveyor: RLB
  • Architect: Stiff+Trevillion Architects
  • Interior Designer: Stiff+Trevillion Architects
  • M&E Engineer: Atelier Ten
  • Structural Engineer: Webb Yates
  • Sustainability Consultant: Atelier Ten
  • Contractor: Willmott Dixon
  • Investment/Property Co: KKR
  • Developer: FORE Partnership
  • Technology Consultant: Node Tech
  • Agent: RX

TBC.London set a new benchmark for ESG-led development. The judges highlighted its pioneering reuse of reclaimed steel through “urban mining”, its handcrafted brick façade delivered via a training programme, and its commitment to net-zero carbon in operation. Beyond the building, the project supports local communities through affordable spaces, a curated food offer and partnerships with
Southwark Council. Judges praised it as a project that genuinely goes beyond box-ticking.

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.

Stonecutter 1 Stonecutter Street, London

  • Client: La Caisse / PIMCO
  • Owner: La Caisse / PIMCO
  • Occupier: Multi tenanted
  • Project Manager: CO-RE
  • Quantity Surveyor: Arcadis
  • Brief Consultant: tp bennett
  • Architect: tp bennett
  • Interior Designer: tp bennett
  • M&E Engineer: Hoare Lea
  • Structural Engineer: Thornton Tomasetti
  • Sustainability Consultant: Hoare Lea
  • Contractor: Mace
  • Investment/Property Co: La Caisse / PIMCO
  • Developer: CO-RE
  • Technology Consultant: Hoare Lea
  • Agent: Knight Frank /Newmark

Stonecutter impressed the judges with its thoughtful response to context, drawing on the area’s historic diamond-cutting heritage to inform its design. The all-electric building delivers strong environmental performance alongside a clear social value agenda, particularly its focus on education and community engagement. Fully let ahead of completion, judges described the project as a highly sustainable workplace designed to stand the test of time.

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.

Deutsche Bank, 21 Moorfields London

  • Client: Landsec (Basebuild) / Deutsche Bank (Fit-out)
  • Owner: Lendlease
  • Occupier: Deutsche Bank
  • Project Manager: Gleeds (Basebuild) / Avison Young
  • Quantity Surveyor: Gardiner & Theobald (Basebuild) / Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) (Fit-out)
  • Brief Consultant: tp bennett (Fit-out)
  • Architect: WilkinsonEyre
  • Interior Designer: tp bennett
  • M&E Engineer: Cundall (Basebuild) /Troup Bywaters + Anders (TB+A) (Fit-out)
  • Structural Engineer: Robert Bird Group (Basebuild)
  • Sustainability Consultant: Cundall (Basebuild) / Cundall (Fit-out)
  • Contractor: SRM (Basebuild) / ISG then Mace Groupe Gri
  • Developer: Landsec
  • Technology Consultant: Arup (Fit-out)

Described as “a building that is a bridge”, 21 Moorfields is a landmark corporate headquarters delivered above a complex operational rail interchange in the City of London. The project combines architecture, engineering and interiors in a highly integrated way, creating a flexible, future-ready workplace while significantly enhancing the public realm with new routes and public spaces linking Moorgate and the Barbican. Judges praised the project as a market-leading example of user-focused design delivered under extraordinary constraints.

Fit Out of Workplace Award

This category awards a space, or spaces, within a building that demonstrates a high quality of interior fit-out.

Rabobank 60 London Wall, London

  • Client: Rabobank
  • Owner: LaSalle Investment Management
  • Occupier: Rabobank
  • Project Manager: Cushman & Wakefield
  • Quantity Surveyor: Turner & Townsend Alinea
  • Brief Consultant: ID:SR Sheppard Robson
  • Architect: EPR Architects
  • Interior Designer: ID:SR Sheppard Robson
  • M&E Engineer: Chapmanbdsp
  • Structural Engineer: Heyne Tillett Steel (HTS)
  • Sustainability Consultant: Cundall
  • Contractor: Overbury
  • Investment/Property Co: LaSalle Investment Management
  • Developer: LaSalle Investment Management
  • Technology Consultant: PTS
  • Agent: Cushman & Wakefield

Rabobank’s fit out was recognised for its calm, refined design and strong emphasis on sustainability and wellbeing. Extensive material and furniture reuse underpin aspirations for BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum, while communal spaces sit at the heart of the workplace.

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.

76 Southbank / 76 Upper Ground, London

  • Client: Wolfe Commercial Properties (Southbank)
  • Owner: Wolfe Commercial Properties (Southbank)
  • Occupier: Multiple Occupiers - PayPal & The Lego Group
  • Quantity Surveyor: Exigere
  • Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
  • M&E Engineer: Watkins Payne
  • Structural Engineer: Heyne Tilett Steel
  • Contractor: Multiplex
  • Developer: Stanhope

76 Southbank is an exemplary refurbishment and extension of Sir Denys Lasdun’s final major building, delivered with exceptional care and attention. Judges praised architect AHMM for its sensitive material approach, including the replication of the original precast granite panels, and the transformation of the building’s relationship with the public realm through new entrances and generous riverside terraces. The result is a world-class office that reconciles heritage conservation, net-zero ambition and civic presence.

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.

170 Piccadilly London

  • Client: GPE
  • Owner: GPE
  • Occupier: Multiple Occupiers within Fully Managed Workplace by GPE
  • Project Manager: Avison Young
  • Quantity Surveyor: Exigere
  • Brief Consultant: dMFK
  • Architect: dMFK
  • Interior Designer: dMFK
  • M&E Engineer: Hoare Lea
  • Structural Engineer: Elliott Wood
  • Sustainability Consultant: Hoare Lea
  • Contractor: 8Build
  • Investment/Property Co: GPE
  • Developer: GPE
  • Technology Consultant: Hoare Lea
  • Agent: Bluebook

170 Piccadilly was praised for successfully balancing heritage with modern workplace standards. Working sensitively alongside a listed building, the project unlocks new amenities, including a rooftop terrace and end-of-trip facilities. while delivering high environmental performance. Judges described it as a model example of how heritage buildings can be adapted to support contemporary working.

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