London’s most outstanding workplaces have been revealed at the British Council for Offices Regional Awards.
At a ceremony at Hilton on Park Lane on 29 April, the British Council for Offices (BCO) recognised projects that demonstrate best practice in office design, fit-out, operation and sustainability, setting the standard for excellence across the sector.
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1 EdCity Walk – Corporate Workplace Winner
Picture: an image showing a bright reception areas with communal seating and plants. Image Credit: Savills
The awards panel said 1Ed City Walk was an incredibly challenging scheme for a not-for-profit organisation to deliver. The result is a building perfectly designed for end users’ requirements, providing office, auditorium and education spaces.
The ground floor has a café open to local residents, while staff also benefit from a rooftop terrace.
The judges said the scale of the social offer of this scheme is unrivalled, and its community and civil impact make it a deserving winner.
40 Leadenhall – Commercial Workplace Winner
Picture: a photograph showing the full height of 40 Leadenhall and th surrounding streets. Image Credit: Make Architects
40 Leadenhall has a strong focus on wellbeing and the tenant experience, with sympathetically restored historical assets.
The scheme has redefined the amenity, social and hospitality offer within offices, including a well-stocked library, 30-seat cinema room, auditorium, extensive health and fitness facilities, restaurants and terraces.
A range of floorplate sizes caters to varying tenant requirements, and strong sustainability credentials include targeting BREEAM Excellent and Nabers 5-star ratings
Capital Group HQ – Fit Out of Workplace Winner
Picture: an image showing one of the feature staircases at 1 Paddington Square. Image Credit: TP Bennett
Capital Group’s new European headquarters at 1 Paddington Square boasts an impressive client reception and hospitality bar that is connected by a stunning lighting sculpture.
Two feature staircases provide vertical connection through the office with a clever use of lighting that helps you effortlessly flow through the space.
The Living Lab – Projects up to 2,500m2 Winner
Picture: an image showing a large open plan workspace with wooden box style seating and presentation boards. Image Credit: Hilson Moran
The Living Lab is a transformative workspace that combines innovation, sustainability and functionality within a historic setting.
Developed as engineering firm Hilson Moran’s new headquarters, it supports business growth while showcasing cutting-edge engineering and sustainability practices.
Adapting a Grade II listed building, the team prioritised circular economy principles, resource-efficient solutions and high-performance environmental strategies. Features such as non-metallic ductwork, demand-response ventilation and modular furniture reduce embodied carbon and allow for future flexibility.
Norton Folgate – Refurbished/Recycled Winner
Picture: an image of the front exterior of Norton Folgate from Blossom Yard. Image Credit: Tim Soar
Norton Folgate is the result of transforming three underused and vacant buildings on the edge of the City into a vibrant mixed-use development that showcases the meticulous restoration of historic structures dating from the late 1800s.
The all-electric retrofit project achieved high BREEAM ratings for both new and existing structures, while collaborations with local food and beverage tenants and the support of local businesses underscore the project's dedication to social responsibility.
11 Belgrave Road – ESG Winner
Picture: an image showing the walled garden at 11 Belgrave Road with curved seating and a water fountain. Image Credit: Dirk Lindner for Eric Parry Architects
11 Belgrave Road revitalises a dated 1950s office building, introducing elegant new façades that improve the streetscape and harmonise with the Pimlico Conservation Area.
Its Nabers 5.5-star, BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum certifications make 11 Belgrave Road one of the most sustainable office buildings in the UK.
GSK Project Emerald – Innovation Winner
Image Credit: a photograph showing a view into GSK's vertical farm with vegetables and herbs growing in trays. Image credit: GSK
When GSK decided to relocate its headquarters from Brentford to central London, it set itself the challenge to “create the world’s healthiest workplace”.
GSK has provided 13 different work settings, gym and terraces, plus Europe’s largest indoor vertical farm, which supports a restaurant offering for both GSK’s people and the public.
Picture: an image showing the roof terrace at 11 Belgrave Road. Image Credit: Dirk Lindner for Eric Parry Architects
Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 01 May 2025
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