A workplace landscape with conviction: the PKF Campus by Philipp Architekten brings together work, encounter, landscape and identity. The PKF Campus in Balingen, designed by Philipp Architekten, has been recognised as part of the Best Workspaces Award 2027. The project is therefore among the awarded workplace environments demonstrating how architecture can give spatial form to corporate culture, human interaction and long-term identification. Since 2020, Callwey Verlag has honoured outstanding workplace environments and office buildings from around the world through the Best Workspaces Award. The award recognises projects that define office architecture not solely through efficiency, amenities or floor area. Its focus is on places that enable collaboration, foster a sense of belonging and create an atmosphere where people genuinely enjoy spending time. A Workplace Landscape Rather Than an Office Building The PKF Campus emerged from the expansion of an established site within the urban fabric of Balingen. Rather than responding with a single dominant volume, the architecture takes the form of an ensemble of four distinct buildings. Each has its own address and character, while remaining grounded in a human scale. At its centre, a park-like garden links the existing buildings with the new additions. It is not simply residual open space, but the social and spatial heart of the campus: a place between work, exchange and landscape. Beauty as a Long-Term Strategy The PKF Campus is guided by a simple conviction: beauty is not an added extra. It is what allows buildings to endure beyond their original function. A place that moves people is used, cared for and carried forward. Architecture is then not replaced as soon as needs change, but can grow with them. For PKF, this has resulted in a campus that does more than provide space for work: it makes the company’s culture visible and tangible. The recognition at the Best Workspaces Award 2027 honours this ambition—to create workplace environments that are not interchangeable, but bring together identity, atmosphere and lasting value. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Yorkshire-based premium serviced office provider, WorkWell, has completed the transformation of its building at Carrwood Park, previously leased to the NHS, turning it into a premium flexible office environment. The 8,675 sq. ft redevelopment delivers a high-quality flexible office facility, compromising of meeting rooms, collaborative areas and private office suites, providing adaptable workspace solutions to businesses across Yorkshire. Designed by Manchester-based NC Studio, the project represents a significant addition to Carrwood Park’s commercial offering, further strengthening its position as an established business location in Leeds. WorkWell’s latest redevelopment has seen the former NHS building reimagined into a modern, premium workspace environment, providing contemporary design features, upgraded facilities and flexible layouts. At the centre of the building, an atrium provides a dynamic shared environment to support both focused work and collaboration with soft finishes, considered lighting, and integrated technology. The expansion of Carrwood Park follows WorkWell’s continued growth across the region, including the launch of its Copthall Bridge location in Harrogate, forming part of the organisation’s wider strategy to deliver premium flexible workspace across Yorkshire. Oliver Corrigan, Managing Director of WorkWell commented: “We’re seeing increasing demand for high-quality workspaces in Yorkshire that offer flexibility, connectivity and a professional environment for businesses. “The successful completion and full letting of Carrwood Park support long-term growth and investment in the region, and it’s particularly encouraging to see organisations such as Horizon Care grow with us and expand their footprint as their team develop. We look forward to continuing to support their ambitions and those of other businesses across the region.” Following completion, the building has welcomed many organisations including Horizon Care & Education, who has significantly expanded since joining WorkWell in 2025. Starting with a five-person office in Building 4, the organisation has now relocated to Building 3, where its growing team has a workspace 800% larger than its original office. Laura Bingham, Director of People & Culture at Horizon Care & Education, added: “Investing in our people is fundamental to Horizon’s culture and to creating an organisation where colleagues can do their best work. Our new WorkWell offices are a really important part of that investment. They have been designed to bring people together, support collaboration and create an environment where colleagues can connect, share ideas as well as supporting wellbeing and belonging. “I’m incredibly proud of the new space and what it represents – our commitment to our people, our culture and creating a workplace where everyone can feel connected, supported and able to thrive.” For further information, please visit the WorkWell website. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Deal reinforces confidence in London’s commercial property market and OSiT’s owner-operator model Today, Office Space in Town (OSiT), one of London’s leading flexible office space providers, has announced the completion of a re-financing agreement reflecting growing confidence and investment appeal in London’s commercial property market.  The debt refinancing is valued at £129 million and extends over a minimum two-year period.  Asset managers Aberdeen Investments are the senior lender in the agreement with a backing of c. £72 million, with theagreement continuing Aberdeen Investments’ seven-year partnership with OSiT.   The deal, completed with the support of financial advisors PwC, will provide ongoing financial support for four of OSiT’s Zone 1 London office buildings, including St Paul’s, Liverpool Street, Monument and Waterloo. The company’s UK office portfolio comprises 225,000 sq. ft of office space, with additional locations in London Blackfriars and Cardiff.  OSiT’s flexible workspaces are distinguished by unique themes such as the Alice in Wonderland inspired OSiT Waterloo, the ‘super yacht’ designed OSiT Monument and the Monopoly themed OSiT Liverpool Street. According to real estate services agency CBRE, flexible offices are set to comprise a fifth of London’s market by 2030, as businesses increasingly seek adaptable workspace solutions that provide shorter commitments, faster access to prime locations and the ability to scale their footprint in response to changing workforce needs.1  Founded in May 2009 by brother and sister Giles and Niki Fuchs, alongside partner Sarah Singlehurst, OSiT is the only flexible office provider in London that owns all its buildings. OSiT buys, refurbishes and occupies its buildings, allowing the company to benefit from the current low capital costs of buying Zone 1 London office buildings, and create large capital uplift and strong income streams.   This owner-operator model enables the company to curate bespoke ‘Omni-Office’ environments tailored to occupier demand and optimise layouts and office amenities in its buildings at scale. Examples of integrated amenities at current OSiT sites feature gyms, bedrooms, rooftop cafe bars, games rooms and hairdressers.  As of June 2026, the average length of stay across OSiT’s five London locations is 44 months, double the London flexible office market average of 22 months.2  OSiT is now looking for an investment partner to support its plans to acquire new buildings in Zone 1 locations and continue to scale its proven owner-operator structure.   The next phase of investment would enable the company to advance its ‘Omni-Office’ vision, focused on introducing larger, integrated work environments. Future buildings could introduce additional on-site amenities such as rooftop padel courts, day nurseries and dental practices, creating mixed-use workplaces that adapt to evolving expectations on the workplace experience and incentivise office attendance.  Giles Fuchs, Co-Founder of Office Space in Town (OSiT), comments: “This refinancing agreement marks an important milestone for OSiT and reflects the strength of our owner-operator model. We have built a differentiated business focused on capital gain and robust income, through service, design, and long-term relationships with occupiers, and this support enables us to continue strengthening our portfolio and delivering exceptional flexible workspaces.”  Martin Barnewell, Head of Commercial Real Estate at Aberdeen Investments, said: “We have had a long-term relationship with Giles and the OSiT team. Having gone through the Covid lockdown, we have seen first-hand how resilient their income and model is. We are pleased to continue to support OSiT and look forward to the next chapter of their growth.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Peldon Rose, a leading London office design and build specialist, has reported record growth, increasing annual revenue by 222% over the last 5 years to £88 million. This momentum has led to the opening of its second studio space in Wimbledon, designed to support the company’s continued growth. Peldon Rose has completed 36 projects in the last year alone, with a further 300 projects supporting existing clients across its full suite of services, delivering 615,000 sq ft of office space for clients across a range of industries including financial and professional services, gaming and technology. This includes office design and build projects for next-generation health and life insurer Vitality, commercial real estate and project management firm Avison Young, algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets and international strategy consulting firm, OC&C. To strengthen delivery, Peldon Rose has also expanded its expert team by 141% in the last 5 years, bringing the total headcount to 145 employees. As the company has grown and approaches its 40th anniversary next year, Peldon Rose is celebrating an additional milestone with the opening of its new workspace. Located a stone’s throw from its flagship headquarters in Wimbledon, Studio Two will provide additional space for its designers to collaborate. Peldon Rose will now work across two connected locations, within one network. The Worple Road office will continue as the main client hub, with its dedicated ‘Studio One’ on the second floor for creative teams to come together. The new ‘Studio Two’ will function as a shared project space, designed to bring people together from across the business for project work and other collaborative activities. Jitesh Patel, CEO of Peldon Rose, commented: “Although we’re only halfway through 2026, it has already been a fantastic year for Peldon Rose. Not only have we recorded our highest financial turnover to date, but we have also opened a second studio to enhance our services for clients and to provide even greater opportunities for our teams to collaborate and innovate. “We’re proud to be working with a wide range of clients across London and beyond, delivering people-centric and high-performing workspaces that make a real positive impact for our clients. This continued growth is testament to the care and expertise of our amazing people, who come together to design, deliver and maintain these incredible projects in partnership with our clients. I’m excited to see the next set of projects come out of our new studio space in the coming months.”   Since launching in 1987, Peldon Rose has gained a reputation for its high-value, exceptional quality office design and build projects, focusing on workspace strategy, bespoke solutions and end-to-end delivery. To find out more about Peldon Rose, visit: https://www.peldonrose.com/. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Jones Hargreaves, the national commercial building, project and sustainability consultancy, has completed the project management of 3 Embankment, a five-storey Grade A office refurbishment in Leeds city centre. Located on Sovereign Street in Leeds’ Southbank, the brick-fronted building has been comprehensively refurbished to create high-quality, contemporary workspace. The scheme features a striking reception, business lounge and upgraded communal areas, with suites ranging from 2,507 sq ft to 33,281 sq ft. Jones Hargreaves delivered the six-month project on behalf of UKRO, working alongside RU Creative, Adapt Real Estate and Time Limit Interiors. Other projects completed by Jones Hargreaves during the first half of 2026 include a variety of landlord and tenant-led office refurbishments together with the £1.6m refurbishment of Robin Hood Industrial State, Nottingham, for Hines. The office refurbishment projects reflect a growing trend across the UK, with landlords increasingly investing in the refurbishment of existing office buildings to deliver the high-quality, sustainable workspace occupiers are seeking. Avison Young reports that refurbishment projects now account for the majority of office development pipelines across the UK’s nine largest regional office markets, with refurbishment space increasing 12% year-on-year. The recent project completions cap a busy first half of 2026 for Jones Hargreaves. Between January and June, the consultancy delivered 540 instructions nationally, including more than 5,000 onsite inspections covering ESG, building surveys, project management and dilapidations. The business also welcomed six new team members during the first half of the year, taking its headcount to 59 across offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Manchester. The team in Manchester have recently moved to bigger premises to support future growth of Jones Hargreaves in the North West.  During the same period, several graduates achieved Chartered Surveyor status after successfully completing their APCs. The team will also welcome back Abi Colling in August following the completion of her degree at the University of Reading, where she received the CIOB Certificate of Excellence for achieving the highest mark in her final year.  Three other new graduate recruits are also set to join in late summer. Matthew Jones, Founding Partner at Jones Hargreaves, said: “The completion of 3 Embankment reflects the type of projects we’re increasingly delivering for investors, landlords and occupiers looking to reposition existing assets. Our joined up approach combining core Building Surveying, MEP and energy consultancy delivers real benefits for our clients.   “Combined with the growth of our team and the volume of instructions we’ve completed in the first half of the year, it has been a positive period for the business. We’re grateful to our clients for their continued confidence and are looking forward to building on this momentum during the second half of 2026.” Jones Hargreaves’ expert multi-disciplinary team of building surveyors, ESG consultants and electrical & mechanical engineers advise on a range of commercial assets spanning predominantly industrial, office and retail space. With a number of large-scale retained clients, Jones Hargreaves is astute in delivering  building projects together with dilapidations, TDDs, ESG work and much more.  Established by founders Matthew Jones and Peter Hargreaves, and joined by Managing Partner, Matt Williams, the consultancy is a growing business which has a commitment to investing in its team and the next generation of the property industry. For more information, visit www.joneshargreaves.co.uk  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Redesigned workspace reflects the firm’s B Corp values and belief in the enduring importance of learning, collaboration and community OC&C Strategy Consultants has unveiled its newly redesigned +37,000 sq ft London headquarters, creating a workspace designed to support how its people learn, collaborate and build relationships in a modern consulting environment. The redesign comes at a time of significant change in how professional services firms work and collaborate. While many organisations have questioned the future role of the office in recent years, OC&C took the view that bringing people together remains fundamental to how consultants learn, solve complex problems, build relationships and develop their careers. Home to more than 400 employees across four floors in central London, the redesigned headquarters has been shaped around the moments that matter most in consulting – learning from colleagues, tackling complex challenges together, building client relationships and developing the next generation of talent. Central to the redesign was a desire to create a workplace that better reflects both how OC&C works and what it values. The headquarters combines flexible working areas, hospitality-inspired social spaces and dedicated learning environments intended to encourage interaction, creative thinking and knowledge sharing across teams and generations. One of the most significant changes was the decision to relocate partner offices away from perimeter windows, maximising natural light throughout the office and allowing more employees to enjoy panoramic views across London during the working day. The move reflects a deliberate decision to put people before hierarchy, ensuring access to daylight and some of London’s most impressive views is shared more widely across the office. The redesigned headquarters also includes a new multi-functional training and events space created to support learning, development and collaboration across the firm. Featuring adaptable layouts and integrated AV technology, the space can accommodate everything from large-scale training sessions and town halls to workshops, client events and team gatherings – reflecting OC&C’s belief that learning remains one of the most important reasons for bringing people together. Craftsmanship became a defining theme throughout the project. During the design process, one idea repeatedly surfaced: every client challenge at OC&C starts with a bespoke and ‘first’ principles approach. Working alongside design and build partner Peldon Rose, the firm sought to create a workplace shaped by that same spirit of craft, curiosity, creativity and thoughtful execution. Natural materials, textured finishes and carefully considered architectural details feature throughout the space, creating an environment that feels both sophisticated and enduring. Sustainability was treated as a design principle rather than a constraint. Existing ergonomic office chairs were refurbished and repurposed rather than replaced, recycled fishing nets were incorporated into new furnishings, and plywood from the previous fit-out was reused to strengthen walls throughout the workspace. Existing materials and infrastructure were retained wherever practical, while FSC-certified timber and furniture selected for longevity and circularity help reduce environmental impact over the long term – reflecting OC&C’s commitment to responsible resource use as a Certified B Corporation™. At the heart of the headquarters sits a coffee bar and social hub designed to bring people together. Rather than separating client and employee experiences, the redesign intentionally creates opportunities for conversation, connection and collaboration throughout the working day. Mel Jones, Head of Workplace Experience at OC&C Strategy Consultants, said: “From the outset, we wanted to create a space that reflected both how we work today and how we believe workplace needs will continue evolving in the future. Sustainability and longevity were important considerations throughout the project, alongside creating an environment that genuinely supports collaboration, learning and connection. We were very deliberate about designing a workspace that feels welcoming, flexible and built around people, while also making thoughtful choices around materials, reuse and the overall experience of the space. We never believed sustainability and great workplace experience should be mutually exclusive. The ambition throughout was to create a space that feels premium, welcoming and highly functional, while making intelligent design decisions that reduce environmental impact.” The redesigned UK headquarters forms part of OC&C’s broader global investment in creating environments where people can thrive – supporting both high-performance teamwork and a strong sense of culture and community. Tim Cook, Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants, said: “At a time when many organisations have been rethinking the role of the office, we remain convinced that bringing people together is fundamental to how consultants learn, develop and do their best work. And we wanted to build spaces where we can spend time with clients in a more informal setting, or giving them the opportunity to use our larger event spaces. Creating spaces that actively support mentoring, development and meaningful interaction was therefore a major priority for us. As a strategy consulting firm, our learning and development model remains central to how people grow and succeed, and bringing together fresh perspectives with decades of experience is an important part of that. As a firm, we continue to invest in creating a workplace experience that reflects the ambition, energy and creativity of our teams, while providing an environment where people can build relationships, develop their skills and do their best work.” The project was delivered in partnership with award-winning workspace design and build specialists Peldon Rose. Rusell Glover, Group Design Director at Peldon Rose commented: “Historically, many workplaces were designed around hierarchy, with the best spaces and views reserved for a select few. Together with OC&C, we challenged that thinking and instead focused on creating an environment centred on people, learning and connection. The brief was clear from the outset: create a workspace that feels welcoming, authentic and enduring, while supporting the way consultants actually work today. The result is a workplace that combines thoughtful sustainability choices, high-quality design and a strong sense of community in a way that feels both distinctive and highly functional.” Alongside the redesign, OC&C London is expanding its focus on long-term environmental and social impact initiatives, reflecting its ambition to create positive outcomes beyond its own workforce and workplace. Through long-term partnerships with organisations including Trees for Cities and the Sutton Trust, the firm is supporting initiatives that help create a greener city, expand opportunity and open career doors for future generations. Just as the redesigned headquarters has been created as an environment where OC&C’s own people can thrive, the firm’s wider ambition is to help create opportunities for future generations and foster positive impact within the local communities it serves. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

The new brand positioning and name for the flex office provider reflect its holistic and science-led approach to the market and its objective to deliver a tangible, positive impact on the occupants of its buildings. Landmark Space, a leading UK flex office provider, today announced it will become Elementa Workspace. The new brand positioning and name reflect the operator’s holistic and science-led approach to the flex office market. The 30 buildings currently carrying the Landmark name or its sister brand, The Space, will transition to the Elementa identity over the next 12 months, beginning with its new website, elementaworkspace.com, now live. “For over 25 years we have known we are different to the rest of the industry, but now our brand reflects the difference we make,” says Ed Cowell, Elementa Workspace CEO. “The flex office space industry is not about flex office space at all; it’s about the positive, measurable impact we have on our customers’ business performance and the people who drive it. Elementa runs workplaces as a system – designed around how people work, operated to consistent standards, and continuously improved through evidence. We call this Science at Work.” A business catalyst In an era where businesses are navigating hybrid working norms, talent retention challenges and fast-changing expectations around wellbeing and productivity, Elementa exists to close the gap by building workspaces that are continually measured and improved. Catalyst is Elementa’s client feedback system – surveying clients on a rolling basis, with responses reviewed and acted on within 48 hours. Henry Horsfall, Chief People and Operations Officer, says, “We analyse responses to identify trends across the wider client base, so issues are addressed early rather than waiting for them to surface. Together with our customised journey mapping platform, through which we measure the client experience across more than 150 touchpoints, Catalyst is how Science at Work translates from philosophy into daily practice.” 1 Great St Helen’s Examples of this in practice can be seen at Elementa’s newest building, 1 Great St Helen’s, which includes acoustic and audio-privacy benchmarks that govern partitioning and layouts, a dedicated conferencing floor, gym and studio space, and access to a productivity-enhanced library space for frictionless working. Set across 12 floors and 52,000 sq ft, the building will be the first to be named Elementa from opening. The operator’s existing portfolio – including its flagship buildings 125 Old Broad Street, 110 Bishopsgate, 75 Grosvenor Street and Wogan House – will transform into the new Elementa identity, while its social media and communications channels will also transition to the new name. In their element Elementa’s 25-year heritage in this innovative thinking has led to retention rates of more than 80 per cent and an independently verified NPS score of +63, which has improved for 10 consecutive years. Recognised as excellent by Bain & Company, this score places the organisation among the highest performers for customer advocacy. The name Elementa reflects the hundreds of individual elements – touchpoints, standards, behaviours and environments – that the team optimises every day across its portfolio. These are organised around four pillars: performance, progress, partnership and people – an approach the business calls ‘Science at Work’. Tom Sleigh, Property Director comments, “A place you work is very different to a place you work better. That is what Elementa and ‘Science at Work’ is all about, and where 1 Great St Helen’s will set new standards.” Kate Cox, Chief Revenue Officer, adds, “AI and technological transformation have accelerated the pace of evolution among the British SME community. It’s essential that these progressive businesses have access to an infrastructure that is capable not just of keeping up with the pace of change but catalysing it, and this is where Elementa leads the conversation.” For more information on 1 Great St Helen’s, the Elementa rebrand and Science at Work, visit elementaworkspace.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals