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 »BCO North Awards celebrate the region’s outstanding workplaces
The North’s most outstanding workplaces have been named, with prestigious British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards presented to six landmark office buildings across the region. Held on Thursday 3 April at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower, the BCO’s annual Northern Awards recognised ...
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 »CIBSE unveils modern new London HQ
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) has opened its new head office at 91-94 Saffron Hill, EC1N 8QP, in the vibrant Farringdon area of central London. This relocation marks a monumental milestone in CIBSE’s history, following 44 years at ...
Read More »Art of sustainability
Office interior experts describe how the latest furniture designs blend the physical and virtual workplace together and a case study on how to create a truly sustainable workplace Pernille Bonser, CEO Resonate Interiors Q: How can office design help ...
Read More »Five key trends for future workplace design
The landscape of office spaces is set to undergo significant transformations, driven by evolving employee expectations and technological advancements. Industry leader in office design enhancement and Studio Alliance member apoprojekt offers insights into the future of workplaces, emphasising the need ...
Read More »Heart of the office
Helen Strother describes how Admiral’s Cardiff office has been designed as a commute-worthy and thriving workplace with real heart UK workers spend just over half the week in the office(i), yet nearly two-thirds(ii) of employees are still in the same ...
Read More »Trust East On Commercial Interiors to Deliver your next Workspace and Furniture Project
What is happening in the world of ergonomic furniture and accessories? Darryl Easton, Managing Director of East On Commercial Interiors, provides an update… Many workplace and facilities professionals are juggling competing demands of a distributed workforce, hybrid working practices and, ...
Read More »Office design trends in 2024
Traditionally, office interior design has reflected some of the mundane tasks that come with a 9-5 role, but as our relationship with the workplace has changed for the better, we are seeing more office spaces injected with life to give ...
Read More »BCO reveals the UK’s best workplaces
Barclays’ Glasgow campus was named ‘Best of the Best’ at the British Council for Offices (BCO) National Awards last night, and also took home the ‘Corporate Workplace’ award. Seven further winners were recognised as leading examples of excellence in office ...
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