Best management of facilities

For the firm that has derived measurable business benefit from the use of its premises.

2008 WINNER

From left: Teresa Ausín of Garrigues with Sarah-Jane Osborne of Claremont Group Interiors

The project to move all employees in Madrid into the new campus was well considered, planned and executed. The firm’s approach to participation of both older & younger employees from all levels of the firm in the design process as well as their innovative approach to environmental issues, their employees and the community were first class. The submission breathed life and was a clear representation that the project was inextricably linked to the firm’s culture.

2ND PLACE

Eversheds consideration of their clients, demonstrated by the development of a business lounge and contemplation room, when planning their new offices at One Wood Street is representative of their desire to deliver measurable business benefits as a result of their move. Their approach to green issues has been lateral and their green roof with its very own mini eco system will undoubtedly bring tangible benefits to both staff and the business as well as bringing wild life to a central London location.

3RD PLACE

Halliwells move from 5 Manchester locations to one new state of the art building was the biggest project undertaken by any Manchester law firm. Their staff restaurant has achieved average building participation of 66% and the offices have been used as the set for an ITV production, the fee for which was given to their nominated charity. Business benefits from the move include reduced overheads and clients actively using the firm’s offices as workspace.

2008 SPONSOR

Claremont Group Interiors, the largest commercial interiors firm outside of London, understand the value of interiors. Claremont’s interior design principles deliver efficient spaces, effective teams and buildings that express the values of your business and your brand. It achieves this by developing a close understanding of clients’ needs and offering integrated solutions that meet the demands of the organization for a cost-effective and productive workplace that makes the people who work in it feel good, helps them to work better and keeps them safe.