Celebrating excellence in workplace design
Henry Boot has won a BCO North award (British Council for Offices) for its head office space in the Isaacs Building, Sheffield.
The awards ceremony, hosted in Manchester in April, recognised and celebrated outstanding workplaces across the north, with six landmark schemes recognised by the BCO. Notably, Henry Boot’s HQ at the Isaacs Building, located in the ‘Heart of the City’ development in Sheffield, was awarded the ‘Best Project up to 2,500sqm’.
A significant cultural shift
At the end of 2023, Henry Boot relocated from Banner Cross Hall, it’s home for over 90 years, to the more modern, redeveloped Isaacs Building. With a significant change in layout and architecture, the Isaacs Building has not only been designed to consider improving colleague wellbeing and collaboration but has also had an impact on Henry Boot’s commitment to sustainability and net-zero carbon best practice.
Henry Boot were up against stiff competition, but the space won the category, in part, due to the focus on both providing innovative workspaces and for its focus on the wellbeing of its staff as a high priority. The BCO judges commented:
“The office space blends biophilic and planet-conscious design with advanced workspaces.”
By aligning workplace strategy with Henry Boot’s net-zero 2030 goal, the new headquarters enhances employee engagement, boosts productivity, and sets a benchmark for sustainable workspaces. This forward-thinking approach solidifies Henry Boot’s reputation as a leader in progressive workplace design and environmental responsibility.
BCO Judging Panel
Commitment to sustainability
The Isaacs Building exemplifies Henry Boot’s dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Achieving a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating reflects the efforts to meet high sustainability standards, reducing carbon emissions by 79%. The commitment to a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2030 is clearly demonstrated in the design of the new HQ.
The Henry Boot team accepting the award with partners from Incognito Architects, ADT and Anderson Green.
