26,000sq.ft.
PwC
Gleeds
Linear
BDP
Glasgow
2025
- Engineering services design
This bespoke, flexible and collaborative workspace supports PwC’s strategic growth plans, with 480+ Glasgow staff relocating to one of the city’s most sustainable refurbished office buildings. The project retains the existing façade and structure, with office space spanning levels 8 and 9 interconnected via a new internal staircase.
As trusted lead engineering services designers for this client, we were able to draw on our previous experience and understanding of their requirements to deliver a tailored solution for the Glasgow team.
Carrying out preacquisition reviews, we assessed the condition of several prominent office developments that were in progress in the area. Following a thorough assessment, the Aurora building was selected due to its exemplar sustainability credentials.
Retaining the structure and façade reduced its whole-life carbon impact, with the refurbished building achieving EPC “A” and BREEAM “Excellent”.
A key part of our role was to complement the architect and interior designers’ proposals and bring the client's vision to life. With exposed services across the floor plates, early coordination was key to seamlessly integrate the MEP design into the space.
TB+A collaborated closely with the client’s workplace services, IT and security teams, and interior designer, to develop a workplace that is flexible, efficient and responsive to different user needs.
Key features include:
- Feature lighting across client spaces, breakout areas, the internal staircase and wellbeing rooms, creating distinct environments for different activities
- AV integrated within client spaces and collaboration zones, supporting flexible working and collaboration
- Booking systems across meeting and collaboration rooms, helping staff make efficient use of shared spaces
- Re-use and modification of the existing MEP system, reducing unnecessary removal, and supporting the building’s lower embodied carbon impact
- Scene setting, occupancy controls, lighting dimming and daylight linking sensors within client spaces, allowing lighting and environmental conditions to be adjusted for different activities and reduce unnecessary energy use
- A dedicated Main Equipment Room housing the client’s active IT equipment and supporting the building’s technology infrastructure
- Integrated power and data provision to support desk peripherals and modern working practices.
The project combines a high-quality workplace with the sustainability benefits of refurbishment, creating a flexible, future-focused Glasgow office.
