Healthcare insurance provider Simplyhealth’s Bristol office development is in the running for a prestigious property award.
The 62,275 sq ft office by commercial property developer Stoford is competing in the corporate workplace category of the prestigious annual British Council for Offices’ (BCO) awards.
Simplyhealth House was developed on a gateway site in a conservation area on Whiteladies Road, Clifton, last year – marking the regeneration of a building that had long been left derelict. 
The ground floor slab and basement car parking were retained and much of the demolition materials were recycled.
The design minimises energy use and carbon emissions, and also features renewable energy sources such as solar panels. Today it houses just over 400 employees.
Stoford director David Brown, pictured, said the high quality BREEAM Excellent scheme represented a statement building – light, airy and with a clear, open-working environment for Simplyhealth’s workforce.
“We are delighted to be BCO Awards finalists in the Corporate Worplace category. The development was progressed with great consideration for the surrounding area, but with a clear vision on creating a strikingly attractive workplace with sustainability at its core,” he said.
Stoford, a Birmingham-based commercial property developer, specialise in occupier-led property solutions for business. The company is involved in a diverse range of commercial property developments across the UK.
The awards take place in Bristol in May.
