Brookfield Properties has secured planning permission for 300,000 sq. ft of new grade-A offices set in a revitalised public realm after the City of London Corporation approved its sustainability-led transformation of 1 Moor Lane. The Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM-designed ...
Read More »Oktra marks 30th anniversary with new head of sustainability
Oktra, a leading office design studio, has appointed Jamie Firman as its Head of Sustainability and Environmental. The appointment follows a record-breaking quarter in 2024 and aligns with the B Corp company’s 30th anniversary in the industry. With over 17 ...
Read More »GPA’s First Street hub in Manchester reaches practical completion of Cat A fit-out
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has confirmed it has accepted the handover of its new hub in First Street after the building reached practical completion of its Category A (Cat A) fit-out and lease commencement. Works were completed by BAM ...
Read More »Green light for Brookfield Properties’ redevelopment plans of 99 Bishopsgate
Brookfield Properties has secured approval from the City of London’s Planning Committee for a new 54-storey office tower at 99 Bishopsgate, combined with over more than 60,000 sq ft of vibrant public and cultural amenities. Meeting the evolving needs of ...
Read More »New office design guidance from the BCO reflects hybrid working patterns and net zero transition
The third edition of the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) flagship Guide to Fit-Out, which sets out best practice and expert advice on office interior design for occupiers and built environment professionals has been published. The Guide is an important ...
Read More »Bradford Council appoints local firm for Darley Street Market fit-out
Bradford Council has appointed local Bradford district firm R N Wooler and Co Ltd to complete the fit-out of two of the floors at the new Bradford city centre Darley Street Market. The company, which is based in Keighley, will ...
Read More »Why accessibility should be at the forefront for Facilities Managers in 2025
When facilities managers are planning for a bathroom refit, accessibility will be on the agenda of course, it has to be by law, but it might not be at the forefront of their design agenda. Yet accessible bathrooms are essential ...
Read More »Design Tonic secures communal fit-out deal in Manchester
Design Tonic, a commercial design and build specialist, has been appointed as the communal interiors fit-out partner for No.1 St. Michael’s, one of Manchester’s most prestigious new office developments. The building is part of the £400 million St. Michael’s mixed-use scheme, ...
Read More »Elevating stadium spaces
The fit-out experts at Dawnvale outline the key elements of elevating stadium hospitality areas that create a seamless fit-out that aligns with both operational needs and guest expectations Stadium hospitality areas have evolved beyond simple functional spaces into dynamic environments ...
Read More »Willmott Dixon to deliver new net zero HQ for Oxfordshire County Council
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Oxfordshire County Council to deliver its highly sustainable new headquarters building at Speedwell House in Oxford. The council is relocating from its current premises at County Hall, also in Oxford, to a new four-storey ...
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