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News.25.04.09

Deloitte Manchester wins 2025 BCO Northern Fit Out of Workplace Award

Deloitte’s new Manchester office at 100 Embankment has been awarded the 2025 British Council for Offices Northern Fit Out of Workplace Award, recognising its exemplary design and commitment to sustainability.

Deloitte Manchester

Designed by BDP, the 65,500 sq ft space reflects Deloitte’s people-centric and environmentally responsible approach to the modern workplace.

Spanning three floors, the office features a range of dynamic workspaces that support flexible working while encouraging collaboration and connection. A dedicated ground floor entrance, café, and social mezzanine create a welcoming arrival experience. The design celebrates Manchester’s heritage while pushing the boundaries of sustainable design.

Deloitte, Manchester

Some of the innovative design features include a sculptural U-shaped staircase connecting all three floors, enhancing collaboration and movement, a variety of flexible working zones, a wellness room, a nursing room, gender-neutral toilets, and a multi-faith room, which ensure inclusivity and wellbeing for Deloitte’s diverse workforce. State-of-the-art technology also supports seamless hybrid working, enhancing productivity and collaboration across teams.

BDP worked closely with Deloitte to ensure that the fit-out aligned with the company’s ambitious net-zero goals. The office operates without fossil fuels and incorporates sustainable materials such as recycled carpets, locally sourced wool rugs, and joinery crafted from timber terrazzo worktops using British timber offcuts. These choices significantly reduced embodied carbon and demonstrated a commitment to responsible design. The project received a BREEAM Outstanding rating at design stage with a score of 91.84%. The WELL Gold rating underlines the project’s focus on health, wellbeing and environmental quality.

Deloitte, Manchester

“This award-winning office exemplifies innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, setting new benchmarks for hybrid working environments. The space is designed to foster collaboration, flexibility, and wellbeing, 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.”

The BCO judges
Rachel Bishop

“Winning this award is a testament to our collaborative design process with Deloitte. By reflecting Manchester’s character and embedding sustainability at every stage, we have created a workplace that enhances employee wellbeing while supporting Deloitte’s net-zero ambitions. This is an office space that demonstrates how purposeful design can transform the workplace experience for everyone that uses it.”

Rachel Bishop, Interior Design Associate, BDP
Deloitte, Manchester

The ground floor, with its café and event space, offers a vibrant community hub that welcomes both employees and clients. The space has been designed with flexibility in mind, easily adapting to host events, workshops, and large gatherings.

BDP’s expertise in adaptive reuse and sustainable design played a key role in the project’s success. The practice’s approach not only met Deloitte’s functional and aesthetic goals but also established a benchmark for workplace design in the UK.

Deloitte, Manchester