One Portwall Square wins an RIBA South West Award 09.05.25

Last night, Thursday 8 May, One Portwall Square received an RIBA South West Award.

One Portwall Square is a simple yet sophisticated, highly energy-efficient office development that sets a new benchmark for commercial offices in Bristol. The scheme replaces a disused building, originally part of 100 Temple Street designed by John Wells-Thorpe, with a new six storey freestanding office set back from Portwall Lane by a lively pocket square.

The building delivers new levels of innovation, sustainability and office design, combining modern and flexible floorplates with generous light and space, and maximising occupant comfort and amenity for staff attraction and retention.

The judges commented “The bold design – with south facing balconies, striking use of colour, a robust and serviceable material palette of concrete, glass, galvanised ducts and sharp timber panelling, and generous spaces – is delightful, distinctive and functional. The building is also finely detailed throughout, with very well-considered use of building systems, materials and finishes, such as the carpet that is woven from recycled synthetic materials.”

The project will now be considered for an RIBA National Award.