McCarthys garners BCO recognition for multi-million pound retail-to-office refurb

A fit-out project delivered by McCarthys has been recognised by the British Council for Offices (BCO).

The 44,000 sq ft Cat B fit-out was shortlisted as a finalist in the Fit Out category at the BCO Midlands and Central England Awards.

Completed in July 2024, the former House of Fraser store was converted into a cutting-edge workplace with meeting, breakout and studio space, and a large communal area for video game developer, Sumo Digital.

At an awards ceremony held on Friday 9 May, this and other projects deemed the best in workplace design and innovation across the Midlands, were celebrated.

Steve McCarthy, managing director of McCarthys said: “Having McCarthys’ work recognised among such high-calibre projects is an honour. I’m extremely proud of the collaboration that went into delivering this work. A huge thank you to the BCO for shortlisting our entry and for hosting such a fantastic event!”

The BCO awards celebrate the best in workplace design, innovation, and functionality across the UK, recognising projects that set new benchmarks for office excellence.