Our 10 Brindleyplace project, spearheaded by Associated Architects, has garnered significant recognition at the 2024 Midlands and Central England British Council for Offices (BCO) Regional Awards, securing wins in two categories. The project won the Refurbished/Recycled Workplace award with is defined by the BCO as

“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.”

Secondly the project pickup up the overall 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.

The judges singled out this building for the ambition to pack multiple sustainable and smart features into the specification, resulting in several accreditations including two-star FitWel and WiredScore Platinum certification, and a 65% reduction in energy demand. The panel also recognised the strong focus on wellbeing strategies and amenities such as multiple roof terraces, a climbing wall, gymnasium and events space.

All regional winners go on to compete for the National Awards in October.