Aviary shortlisted for BCO North Awards 2026!

We are delighted to announce that Aviary has been shortlisted for Refurbished / Recycled Workplace in the BCO North Awards 2026!

The project Aviary is a full refurbishment of an existing commercial office building in the centre of Manchester, jmarchitects have been commissioned for the full redevelopment of the space; including, welfare facilities, a new roof terrace and rejuvenated reception and landscaped entrance with the building achieving operational net zero carbon. The concept for the interior design was based on a strong design narrative using the history and context of the existing building, the interior design will be inherently linked to the space creating an interior scheme based on the past present and future of the space.

“From vision to reality, this project has been a masterclass in collaboration. Being shortlisted by the BCO for Refurbishment is the icing on the cake. We’ve proven that existing buildings can be the gold standard for modern office space. Huge thanks to a brilliant team and a client who never wavered, this project is a celebration of Manchester's architecture and the power of creative re-use through an interior design led scheme.”

• Charlotte Thornton, Senior Interior Designer, jmarchitects

For more information on this project: https://jmarchitects.net/aviary/

Photography Credit: James Maddox