BDP has completed the interior design of PwC’s new Glasgow office at the city’s Aurora Building.
The firm is relocating approximately 500 staff from its existing workplace to 120 Bothwell Street, with the ten-storey, Grade A office featuring net zero operational carbon, an energy performance certificate A+, and BREEAM Excellent rating – making it the ‘most sustainable office in Glasgow’.
Drawing inspiration from the city’s rich industrial heritage, cultural pride, and natural landscapes, BDP’s design creates a layered experience across two levels. The lower level prioritises focused, desk-based work, while the upper level offers collaboration zones, a client suite, event space, and a central stair. Referencing the River Clyde and Glasgow’s legacy as a shipbuilding and engineering powerhouse, the interior features exposed structures, varied textures, and locally influenced finishes that connect the office to its urban location.
The new workspace was developed in collaboration with PwC staff through a series of workshops. This co-design approach helped shape everything from layout and zoning to the material palette and character of the space.
Jeff Main, interior designer at BDP, said, “Our design celebrates Glasgow’s distinct personality by connecting its industrial past with its progressive future. PwC’s staff were clear and unanimous in their intentions for this office. As such, we have created an environment that balances professional functionality with warmth, character and a genuine sense of place. This is a workplace designed to support flexibility, encourage connection and make people feel proud to come in to the office.”
Matching the sustainability credentials of the Aurora building, the interior design integrates biophilic elements, responsibly sourced materials, and low-energy strategies. Meeting rooms are named after Glasgow parks, while planting is used throughout to enhance wellbeing. The project is the latest in BDP’s long-standing partnership with PwC, which spans over 28 locations across the UK and Europe.
