The finest office projects across the region have been celebrated at an annual awards.
Among the winners was the new home of a property consultancy in the heart of Birmingham's business district and a base for Cambridge University in Coventry.
Trade body British Council for Offices (BCO) has recognised the brace of projects along with five others at its Midlands and Central England Awards.
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Last year, property consultancy JLL unveiled the brand new home for its 120-strong team in Birmingham at One Centenary Way, the third office building to complete on the Paradise estate. The BCO awarded it the best project up to 2,500 sq m.
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Judges praised the creation of an "inclusive environment that enhances collaboration and wellbeing", catering to the needs of employees and clients.
The panel said it was an exemplary, sustainable fitout which limited embodied carbon through the re-use of base build materials and considered material selection.
One Centenary Way was completed in late 2023 and counts global built environment consultancy Arup and law firm Mills & Reeve among its other tenants.
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The best fit out of a workplace category was awarded to Project Arden on the fourth floor of 1 Manor House Drive, Coventry.
Designed for hybrid working, the office provides a collaborative working environment for Cambridge University Press and Assessment which drew praise for its environmental credentials and waste recycling.
Judges were impressed with the teamwork between client and contractor, resulting in a space which they said was "flexible, personable and enjoyed by all".
The other categories winners were:
- Unusual HQ, Northamptonshire (corporate workplace)
- Clarendon Works, Watford (commercial workplace)
- Entopia Building, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (refurbished/recycled workplace)
- Flaxmill Maltings, Shrewsbury (innovation)
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- Unity Place, Santander 海角视频 HQ, Milton Keynes (environmental, social and governance)
All the winners will now go forward to the National BCO Awards in London in October where they will compete against projects from four other regions.
Will Higgins is an associate director at property agency Knight Frank and chairman of the BCO Midlands and Central judging panel.
He said: "The BCO regional awards is an opportunity to celebrate the new innovations and exemplar design within the office sector across a range of categories.
"This year's entries have elevated the workplace experience through increased focus on wellbeing, championing sustainability and embracing neurodiversity.
"All of this has been made possible through the collaborative spirit of the dedicated design teams who have been formed to create and deliver these impressive projects.
"Congratulations to the regional winners and I wish them the best of luck for the upcoming national awards."
Rob van Zyl, building services partner at engineering consultancy Cundall and chairman of the BCO Midlands committee, added: "The BCO Awards recognise office buildings that set new benchmarks in innovation, sustainability and user-centric planning.
"This year's winners showcase how office design can integrate cutting-edge environmental practices, such as net-zero carbon emissions and circular economy principles, while fostering employee wellbeing through thoughtful amenities and adaptable spaces.
"These exemplar projects reflect the BCO's commitment to celebrating offices that not only meet functional and aesthetic standards but also contribute positively to their communities and the environment."