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The Santander Digital Hub, a landmark new workplace in Milton Keynes, has been granted planning permission by Milton Keynes Council. Proposed by global developer Osborne+Co and designed by LOM architecture and design, the campus will be a centre for digital banking innovation, nurturing collaboration and wellbeing in the workplace and enhancing the city with new public amenities.  

Paul Patenall, Projects Director at U+I, has been elected as President of the British Council for Offices (BCO) and will focus on the positive impact the industry can have on wellness. Patenall formally took over from Katrina Kostic-Samen at the BCO’s Annual General Meeting last month. 

Cutting edge EDGE Technologies (previously OVG) – the specialist developer for innovative and energy efficient office buildings – is moving into the UK commercial property market, with the £50m acquisition of 60 St Thomas Street on London’s South Bank.

Grimshaw has announced the appointment of Andrew Whalley to the position of Chairman, succeeding Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, who founded the practice in 1980.

Following their recent appointments at the National Gallery and London Screen Academy, Willmott Dixon Interiors has been chosen to create a Grade A office space at Riverside House in London.

HDR is expanding its multidisciplinary building engineering services by acquiring Hurley Palmer Flatt Group, headquartered in London.

TP Bennett has acquired the interior design and workplace strategy team from Strive (formerly So Vibrant), the award-winning Leeds-based practice, founded 10 years ago.

WPP is to create a new home for its Manchester agencies.

Area is expanding its UK operation with the opening a new office base in Birmingham, which will support and grow its existing client base.