A sustainable and new way of working for a global firm

Our client, accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO will transfer its 500-person Manchester team to a new 12-storey, green office development. The building known as ‘Eden’ is designed to be net zero carbon in operation in the city centre.

The project includes the design of CAT B fit-out that joins BDO’s agile working style with Stace’s corporate design principles. BDO will be located on levels eight and nine of the development, which include a mezzanine level with meeting rooms and a meet and greet area.

A talent attraction and retention assessment has been executed to help shape the project design brief. This has led to key considerations in the design phase, including enhancing interaction with a café space, promoting visibility, fostering connection and community, and implementing a zoning strategy to accommodate various working styles, activities, and individual needs.

The Eden building is cited as one of the UK’s greenest buildings and includes sustainability credentials including a NABERS rating of 5.5 stars. The new development aims to operate entirely on renewable energy and showcases Europe’s largest green wall facade, providing a remarkable 174% increase in biodiversity for the area.

Stace is providing Design (supported by Creative License as sub-consultants) Contract Admin and CDM/H&S services.