Innovation Success at the BCO Northern Awards 2025
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We’re delighted to announce that our Oldham Spindles project has been recognised with the Innovation Award at this year’s BCO Northern Awards – a prestigious accolade that celebrates outstanding and original thinking in workplace design.
The Innovation Award is a special honour, chosen by the BCO’s regional judging panel from across all shortlisted projects. It recognises truly pioneering contributions to the industry – whether through unique sustainability strategies, transformative wellbeing initiatives, advanced digital integration, or community-focused regeneration.
Oldham Spindles was a finalist in the Refurbished / Recycled Workplace category at the Awards, alongside our Arden Square scheme, which was shortlisted for the Corporate Workplace category. Both missed out to some tough competition on the night – but little did we know, Oldham Spindles had made its mark on the judges, with the project announced as the Innovation Award winner.
The project was praised on the night: “This development’s innovation lies in transforming a struggling shopping mall into a thriving multi-use work and community hub… Its architectural integrity, sustainability wins and social impact further showcase it is a pioneering model for urban regeneration.”
Director Lead for Oldham Spindles, Phil Hepworth, said of the accolade: “To have been selected for the Innovation Award against the entire pool of finalists is a fantastic achievement. It’s a testament to the collaborative efforts behind the project and the whole team’s commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining the workplace.”
We now look forward to the National BCO Awards later this year, where all regional winners will be considered for the National Innovation Award by the national judging panel.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the project’s success – our talented team, dedicated partners, and visionary client. And of course, our thanks to the BCO Northern judges for recognising the innovation and intent at the heart of Oldham Spindles.
