Two Salford office buildings were named winners at a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the regions outstanding workplaces.
Salford’s groundbreaking Eden building and 100 Embankment were recognised at the British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards at the award show on Thursday 3 April.
The prestigious awards focused on presenting six landmark office buildings across the region and judged them based on numerous categories.
The categories include office design, fit-out, operation and sustainability, setting the standard for excellence across the diverse sector.
And on Thursday 3 April, two Salford buildings were able to take home awards in the three different categories.
Salford’s 100 Embankment building residents Deloitte Manchester picked up the award for fit out of workplace.
Championing the Fit Out of Workplace category, the judges said: “This award-winning office exemplifies innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, setting new benchmarks for hybrid working environments.
“The 6,085 sqm space is designed to foster collaboration, flexibility, and well-being, incorporating cutting-edge technology, sustainable materials, and dynamic workspaces.
“This transformative workplace embodies Deloitte’s vision, creating a thriving community hub that redefines employee experience and business innovation.”
While the Eden won the award for best commercial workplace and ESG (Environmental, social and governance), with the judges sharing: “Eden is a groundbreaking, award-winning office development that sets a new standard for sustainable workplaces.
“This 12-storey, Net Zero Carbon building features Europe’s largest living wall – an astonishing 3,300m² of greenery with 350,000 plants, redefining urban biodiversity.
“As the UK’s first 5.5-star NABERS UK Design Reviewed project, alongside BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A ratings, it proves that commercial spaces can be both high-performance and environmentally responsible.
“Beyond sustainability, Eden’s social impact is equally transformative; it prioritises well-being, offering a vibrant social hub including local business Spice & Grind, wellness spaces, and a rooftop terrace.”
Following the prestigious award ceremony, Alex Stork, Regional Committee Chair for the BCO, said: “This year’s BCO Northern Awards winners exemplify excellence in office design.
“These outstanding workspaces demonstrate how innovative strategies in well-being, sustainability, and community engagement can create remarkable commercial environments where people take pride in working.”
Alex continued: “The North continues to lead with some of the most exciting office developments, fuelled by collaborations between forward-thinking organisations, local authorities, and expert design and build specialists.
“Our judges were highly impressed by the exceptional quality of submissions this year. We extend our congratulations to the winners and those highly commended, and we eagerly anticipate the ongoing growth of the region’s office landscape.”
The Northern region winners will now compete for the BCO National Awards in October 2025 – with more information to come soon.
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