Flex and The City’s first-ever Awards Night 
celebrates the best in the UK’s Flex Space Industry 

All eyes were on The Underglobe, London, October 24th, as Flex and The City held its inaugural Awards Night in partnership with D&B specialists MWA, bringing together over 350 industry professionals, including the UK’s top operators and brokerages, for the flex event of the year.

Over 350 flex operators, brokerages and key suppliers flocked to The Underglobe to celebrate the year in flex, toasting to the teams whose innovation, hard work and commitment makes our flex sector thrive, disrupt and grow.

Sponsored by industry leaders Cubo, NewFlex, Clockwise, Beyond, Beaumont and Technology Within, the evening was a celebration of excellence, with 12 prestigious awards presented to the most innovative and influential players in the industry.

Flex and The City ditched the gala sit-down dinner for a contemporary cocktail event,  complete with food stands, an open bar, and theatrical entertainment including a silk star by Cirque Du Soleil and LED stilt walkers.

Fundamentally, The Flex and The City Awards ensured a fair and transparent voting system. Operators voted for their top brokers and agents, while brokers and agents voted for their preferred operators. Meanwhile, five categories were voted on by the public and finalised by an esteemed panel of industry heavyweights:

·      Marc Tolley (Global Director, The Instant Group)

·      Gabriela Hersham (Founder and CEO, Huckletree)

·      Alexandra Livesey (COO, Clockwise Offices)

·      Dan Brown (UK Director, Workthere)

·      Matt Watts (CEO and Founder, MWA Projects)

Among the winners, Fora and Uncommon scooped 2 awards each, while Craig Haggerty, CEO and Co-founder of Business Cube was honoured with The Legacy Award. Read the full list of our winners below.

1.  Best New Regional Flex Space 2024:

WINNER: Link Spaces Botanica – Recognised for its stunning country estate workspace on the outskirts of Slough- complete with cutting-edge design, top-tier amenities and functionality- adding significant value to the UK’s flex market.

Short-list:

Orega, Birmingham,

Wizu Workspace in Leeds

Cubo, Glasgow

2. Best New London Flex Space 2024:

WINNER: Uncommon, Holborn – Praised for its most ambitious project yet, a 10-story masterpiece, developed meticulously since 2020. Designed with wellness and innovation at its core, Uncommon Holborn has added remarkable value to London’s flex market this year.

Short-list:

Orega, The Strand

Beyond The Bower

MYO Piccadilly

Beaumont Moorgate

Fora Sixty London Wall

Canvas 88 Kingsway

Spacemade by Bayton

Huckletree Liverpool St.

3. Operator Sales Star:

WINNER: Esme Griffith, Fora – Acknowledged for her dedication, deep market knowledge, and ability to drive success through fostering lasting relationships.

4. Rising Broker:

WINNER: Louise Groves, Grove Property Search – Spotlighted as an emerging brokerage who is undoubtedly on the up-and-up, having made big waves in the market this year.

RUNNER-UP: Found

5.  Broker Sales Star:

WINNER: Michael Slingsby, Flexi Offices – Sponsored by SJC Bookkeeping, this award commended a broker cannot help but shine within their field, admired for their leadership and admirable impact.

5. Sustainable Excellence: 

WINNER: Uncommon– The B Corp Operator was applauded for its bold sustainability initiatives, with BREEAM certifications across all four of its buildings, and offsetting 110% of its carbon footprint.

Short-list:

Projects Brighton

X+Why

Fora

Runway East

5. Best Managed Product: 

WINNER: Kitt Offices – Celebrated for expertly curating a managed offering that caters to the evolving needs of today’s modern workforce, leading the way with bespoke office solutions and hospitality-driven services.

Short-list:

Let Ready

Knotel

Kitt

Metspace

Storey

Situu

8. Best Fit Out:

WINNER:  Fora, Sixty London Wall (Quarterback) – Commended as a space that masterfully integrates stunning visual aesthetics with practicality and efficiency. Thoughtfully designed to meet premium specifications, incorporate bespoke furnishings and eco-friendly practices, Fora has managed to render a workspace that exudes comfort, unique charm and operational ease.

Short-list:

Uncommon Holborn (Quarterback)

Orega, 80 Strand (Area)

Huckletree, Liverpool Street (Modus)

GPE, Bramah House (Morgan Lovell)

Clockwise, Bromley Town Hall (Fusion Interiors Group)

8. Rising Operator:

WINNER: sub800 – Sponsored by Technology Within, this award celebrated an emerging provider who is making a significant mark on the industry, garnering traction and recognition within the sector. 

RUNNER UP: Nammu Workplace

10. The Legacy Award:

WINNER: Craig Haggerty, CEO & Co-founder Business Cube – Honoured for 28 transformative years in the industry, spanning 7 successful years at Office Freedom, 8 years as a flex provider, and building Business Cube’s portfolio to 12 prime Central London locations. Craig’s hybrid office model seamlessly blends managed and serviced offices, catering perfectly to modern day businesses.

11. Flex Agency of The Year:

WINNER:  Workthere- Recognised as an agency that has thrown themselves to the forefront of the industry this year as a respected brokerage of integrity. With a team of over 30 people globally and with a prominent presence in 11 countries, Workthere has crystallized its presence as Savills’ flex desk, helping growing start-up and scale-up clients internationally.

12. Operator of The Year:

WINNER:  Orega – Recognized for their outstanding commitment to broker relationships and continued national expansion this year. Honoured for creating workspaces that foster productivity, creativity, and community, Orega has solidified its reputation as an industry leader. 

With an open bar flowing until 11pm and a room brimming with industry leaders, we’re thrilled to have honoured our award winners and a community that continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in flex.

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