3 Arlington Square wins a BCO South of England & South Wales Award
3 Arlington Square wins a BCO South of England & South Wales Award
Chapman Taylor is delighted to announce that 3 Arlington Square in Bracknell has won a BCO South of England & South Wales Award 2026 in the category Projects up to 2,500m², recognising excellence in workplace design across the region.
Building on the success of Chapman Taylor’s earlier refurbishment at 1 Arlington Square, this latest transformation marks the second completed project by the practice within the thriving business park. The scheme reimagines the workplace environment by embedding outdoor sport and wellbeing amenities within a verdant campus setting, moving beyond typical city-centre provisions that often focus solely on cycling or running facilities.
Chapman Taylor was represented at the Awards by Anja Haubold, Kirsty Barr, and Jonathan Harris
The scheme reimagines the workplace environment by embedding outdoor sport and wellbeing amenities within a verdant campus setting, moving beyond typical city-centre provisions that often focus solely on cycling or running facilities.
The refurbishment revitalises the ground floor with a renewed building entrance and reception, alongside the introduction of a new business lounge. This space opens onto a landscaped courtyard featuring a padel court and standalone gym pod, offering tenants a distinctive blend of work, wellbeing and social interaction.
A carefully considered material palette complements the existing buff brick façade, while bold patterns and expressive forms introduce a playful, engaging character that encourages activity and connection. The design aligns with the courtyard concept introduced at 1 Arlington Square, with amenities shared across the buildings to strengthen the sense of a cohesive, campus-style workplace community.
All the Award winners
The judges said: “Aligned with the principles championed by BCO, this project illustrates how targeted design interventions, even at a relatively small scale, can have a big impact and transform underutilised common areas within an existing building. The amenities significantly improve the tenant experience while fostering community and promoting wellbeing within the workplace. What made this a compelling entry is the sense of community this creates, achieved within a modest footprint.”
The BCO South of England & South Wales Awards ceremony took place on 14 May 2026 at We The Curious in Bristol, which brought together industry peers to celebrate the region’s most outstanding office projects.