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BCO Awards 2012 : British Council For Offices
British Council For Offices Awards : Winners - Buildings + Architects
3 Oct 2012 BCO Award Winners - 2012British Council For Offices Awards 2012 : Winners - Buildings + ArchitectsK&L GATES AT ONE NEW CHANGE NAMED BEST OFFICE OF 2012 Fusion of function and form scoops top prize at British Council for Offices National Awards K&L Gates:    photos from BCO Awards K&L Gates at One New Change, London, was named the ‘Best of the Best’ workplace in the country at the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) annual National Awards in London last night. K&L Gates was also named ‘Best Fit Out of Workplace’ in the UK, and topped a list of six other award winners recognised for excellence in office space. • Best Commercial Workplace: Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)  photo © Adrian Welch Heron Tower,110 Bishopsgate, London • Best Corporate Workplace: Greater Manchester Police Force Headquarters, Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester Aedas  picture from architect Greater Manchester Police HQ • Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace: Virgin Money, 28 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh  photo © Paul Zanre • Best Fit Out of Workplace: K&L Gates, One New Change, London Ateliers Jean Nouvel with Sidell Gibson Architects  photo © Paul Riddle One New Change • Best Project up to 2,000m2: Creative Scotland, Waverley Gate, 2-4 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh  image from architect • Innovation Award: 7 More London Riverside, London BDP  photo © David Barbour / BDP 7 More London Riverside • Test of Time Award: Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, Birmingham shedkm  photo : Urban Splash Fort Dunlop K&L Gates’ fit-out of its One New Change office was singled out by judges for the boldness of the client in having the foresight to sign up early enough to integrate the fit out design team with the base build. This meant that they could design and complete the project during the main construction phase of the building, ensuring they created a workspace fit for purpose from the outset. While throwing up a number of challenges, the finished fit-out married a functional and traditional cellular layout with an arresting aesthetic which centres on the stunning views of neighbouring St Paul’s. Testament to the success of the development has been the fact that the collaborative, stylish environment created has delivered tangible business benefits. David Partridge, Joint Chief Executive of Argent and BCO Awards Chairman, commented: “K&L Gates has set an impressive example of the importance – and potential benefits – of keeping the ultimate end use of any project in mind as early as the base build. By getting involved at this stage, the occupier was able to adapt and influence a challenging building to deliver a highly effective fit-out, planned according to its own needs. The result is a consummately assured design which has had a positive effect on the business – showing the impact a successful new workplace can have on wider corporate objectives.” Another notable winner at this year’s ceremony was Fort Dunlop in Birmingham, recipient of the ‘Test of Time’ Award. The ‘Test of Time’ Award, launched last year, is designed to recognise previous Award winners that have achieved the original objectives set for them, and displayed flexibility in being able to adapt to changing occupier needs over time. Fort Dunlop, a previously neglected prominent landmark building, became a symbol of a regeneration failure in the outskirts of Birmingham before Urban Splash transformed the development into a mixed-use scheme comprising offices, shops and a hotel which still thrives today. The site’s industrial past became a focus rather than a memory – in recognition of which Fort Dunlop was named ‘Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace’ at the BCO Awards in 2008. All waste rubble was used to create new car parks, internal columns were used to divide up the vast space into small offices, and high ceilings were kept to compensate for narrow widths. To further boost the green credentials of the redevelopment, a sedum roof was installed and used to create a sense of community amongst the numerous occupiers successfully attracted and retained. Richard Kauntze, Chief Executive of the BCO, said: “Against the context of another tough year for the UK economy, the office sector continues to demonstrate how it can deliver value beyond its core purpose. Businesses are increasingly reaping the benefits of workplaces that reinforce and reflect their corporate identity, improve efficiency in working practices, and boost staff morale. “Every year we see innovation in design and technology – particularly to drive energy efficiency – embraced and then moved on even further. This year is no exception, which is all the more remarkable by the fact many were brought to fruition during the economic downturn. For this, every entrant is to be congratulated.” The ceremony also saw BCO President and Deputy Chairman of the Wates Group, James Wates, recognise Gerald Ronson, CBE and Chief Executive for Heron International, for his outstanding six decades service to the commercial property industry. For more information about the awards and the winners this year visit the BCO website (www.bco.org.uk). 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. Since inception in 1990, the BCO has provided thought leadership and best practice in all issues related to the creation and use of office space – through to its research, awards, conference and events programmes. www.bco.org.uk• Forthcoming dates of note: - BCO Awards 2013 Call for Entries (10 Oct – 30 Nov 2012) - The Offices Summit 2012, in association with Estates Gazette (15 Nov 2012) - BCO Intellibuild Conference (21 Nov 2012) - Annual Conference, Madrid (15-17 May 2013) • The National Awards judging panel includes: David Partridge - Argent (Chair), Peter Crowther - Bruntwood, Sara Fox – FOX&Co Consulting, Glenn Howells – Glenn Howells Architects, and Tim Robinson – Knight Frank. • The lead sponsor for this year’s BCO Awards is ISG. Gold sponsors are Grontmij, hurleypalmerflatt, SAS International, Land Securities, Davis Langdon and Jackson Coles. Silver sponsors are Arup, Buro Four, Crest Nicholson, Foreman Roberts, mac-interiors, Mott MacDonald, Troup Bywaters + Anders. Bronze sponsors are: 5plus Architects, Brookfield and Couch Perry Wilkes. This year’s awards are in association with Estates Gazette. 12 Oct 2010 BCO Award Winners - 2010President's AwardDavid McAlpine and the Sir Robert McAlpine FamilyBest of the BestEleven Brindleyplace, Birmingham, EnglandGlenn Howells Architects  photograph © James Brittain InnovationWest Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, ScotlandNational AwardsCorporate Workplace Commercial Workplace Fit-out of Workplace Refurbished/Recycled Workplace Projects up to 2,000m² BCO Award Winners - 2009- Best Commercial Workplace BCO Award Winners - 2008Eric Parry Architects wins two British Council for Offices awards8 Oct 2008  Tim Soar BCO Award Winner 2008 Eric Parry Architects’ 5 Aldermanbury Square project scooped two awards at British Council for Office’s (BCO) awards ceremony 7 October 2008, winning both the national and regional awards in the Commercial Workplace category. Michael Laird Architects won the Small Projects award for buildings up to 2,000m2 for the new McInroy & Wood Headquarters in Haddington. The Refurbished/Recycled Workplace award was won for The Royal Bank of Scotland’s Kirkstane House in St Vincent Street, Glasgow. BCO Awards 2007 BCO Award Winners - 2007President's Award – Paul MorrellBest of the Best – ISG Headquarters, Aldgate House, London Innovation: eOffice, 1 Portland Street, Manchester National Awards Corporate Workplace – Great Glen House, Inverness, Scotland Commercial Workplace – Asticus Building, 21 Palmer Street, London Fit-out of Workplace - ISG Headquarters, Aldgate House, London Small Projects – The Lemsford Mill Estate, nr Welwyn Garden City, Herts Refurbished/Recycled Workplace – The Hub, Farnborough Business Park, Hants Links to some winners: Bridgewater Place, Birchwood Park, Warrington by BDP Scottish Natural Heritage HQ, Inverness by Keppie : Best Corporate Workplace in UK Aurora building, Glasgow by Cooper Cromar : Best Commercial Workplace in Scotland BCO Award Winners 2006 BCO Award Winners - 2006BCO Award’s are recognised as the gold standard for office space and every year attract the cream of UK corporate real estate.BCO’s chief executive Richard Kauntze reinforced this message: “Productivity, happiness and creativity of employees all depend on the quality of the environment in which they work. The BCO awards have created awareness of office workplaces, placing them at the forefront of the publics attention”. With more than 7 million people in the UK working in offices, the BCO awards have inspired owners and developers of office buildings to compete to be the best. The majority of winners have received top Environmental Assessment ratings (BREEAM) - a standard that is used to measure and assess the environmental performance of both new and existing buildings. Within the UK, BREEAM is regarded as a measurement of quality for best practice in environmental design and management. Reflecting the pressure that government bodies have been putting on the development of buildings to be built with sustainable and environmental objectives. |
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