Earlier this week, the British Council for Offices hosted
their annual National Awards dinner – a night dedicated to showcasing the very
best workplaces throughout the UK. First established in 1992, the BCO Awards
have steadily added more categories and refined their processes over the years,
and now offer awards across eight distinct national categories, plus the
President’s Award.
This year’s awards were in fact record-breaking, with six of
the prestigious awards going to offices within the capital city of London.
London’s Sky Central was awarded the title of ‘Best of the
Best’, whilst also picking up the Commercial Workplace award to become a
two-time winner. The premises impressed judges with its series of eighteen
200-person workspace ‘neighbourhoods’, which are arranged around six cores and
allowed the company to successfully bring together a 3,500-strong team within the
single campus, situated near Heathrow, West London. The on-site amenities and
services provided, which include six restaurants and cafes as well as a
state-of-the-art cinema and technology lounge, also garnered praise from the
judges.
The full list of national winners is as follows:
- President's Award: Paul Finch OBE
- Best of the Best: Sky Central, Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex
- Commercial Workplace: 8 Finsbury Square, London
- Corporate Workplace: Sky Central, Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex
- Fit Out of Workplace: The Estee Lauder Companies, One Fitzroy, Mortimer Street, London
- Refurbished / Recycled Workplace: 20 Eastbourne Terrace, London
- Projects up to 1500m2: Concordia Works
- Innovation: Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground, London
- Test of Time: Birmingham City Council, 10 Woodcock Street
Notable features of the other winners which drew the eye of
the judges include the two façades of 8 Finsbury Square, which picked up the Commercial
Workplace award. One faces out toward Finsbury Circus with an elegant calm
insertion and curving elevation, whilst the other incorporates the original
façade overlooking Liverpool Street Station.
20 Eastbourne Terrace picked up the Refurbished/Recycled
Workplace award for the successful renovation of a rather tired building circa
1960, creating a modern, relaxing workplace in its stead. They received particular
praise for their use of natural material throughout the project.
Richard Kauntze, Chief Executive of the BCO, said of the
winning locations/businesses, “This year’s awards nominees have impressed
across the board with their commitment to sustainable and innovative design.
London has played host to a record number of award winners this year, affirming
why businesses from across the world come to the capital. Congratulations to
all nominees, our highly commended entrants and, of course, the award winners
themselves.”
Additional information on the awards and this year’s winners
can be found on the BCO website.
Sam Bonson
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is an aspiring novelist with a passion for fantasy and crime thrillers. He is currently
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