Mosaic Wins BCO Award for Lucent Office Redevelopment Glasgow 2026

Key Points

• Mosaic Architecture + Design won the refurbished/recycled workplace category at the British Council for Offices (BCO) Scotland awards for Lucent, located on Bothwell Street in Glasgow city centre.
• Lucent is a newbuild wrapped in a historic sandstone façade from a building originally constructed between 1892 and 1900.
• The project emphasises sustainability, using natural or recycled materials, and provides high-quality Grade A office space.
• Award judges praised the transformation of a complex, constrained building into exemplary office accommodation while preserving heritage.
• Amenities include a tenant lounge, fitness studio, event space, artisan café, contemplation room, cycling facilities, showers, and changing areas.
• Stephen Mallon, Director of Mosaic, highlighted the project’s sustainability credentials and transformative design features like an extended roofscape and new atrium.
• The wider design team comprised 10 Design, Ryden, Woolgar Hunter, Hollis, and Atelier 10.
• The name “Lucent” reflects abundant natural light from all sides, a central atrium, and roof terraces with city views.

Glasgow (Glasgow Express) May 9, 2026 – Mosaic Architecture + Design has secured victory in the refurbished/recycled workplace category at the British Council for Offices (BCO) Scotland awards for Lucent, a landmark office redevelopment on Bothwell Street.

What Made Lucent Win the BCO Award?

The BCO Scotland awards recognise excellence in office design, and Lucent triumphed in a fiercely contested category. As reported in Project Scotland, the award judges stated:

“Lucent is an exemplary project demonstrating how a complex and constrained building can be successfully transformed into high quality office accommodation. The clever incorporation of the historic sandstone frontage on the upper levels preserves and celebrates the building’s heritage, whilst enabling the delivery of high-quality Grade A workspace.”

This accolade underscores the project’s balance of heritage preservation and modern functionality. Coverage in Architects’ Data File echoed the judges’ comments, noting the same praise for the sandstone frontage integration.

How Did Mosaic Architecture + Design Contribute?

Mosaic Architecture + Design, described as one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, led the architectural efforts. Stephen Mallon, Director of Mosaic, said as reported by Project Scotland:

“We’re delighted with this recognition for Lucent, which delivers best-in-class sustainability credentials in line with evolving occupier demands for prime office space, utilising natural or recycled materials throughout the design and construction process.”

Mallon further commented in the same report:

“It was a pleasure to be entrusted with the refurbishment of this important listed building. The design of the extended roofscape extending the existing roof is transformative in terms of the quality of space and light provided, particularly by providing the new floor plant deck creating dramatic new lettable floorspace. Allied to the new atrium, this provides ample natural light and vastly improved office floorplates, a true example of sustainable development. It has been a pleasure to work with a committed design team to foster a design-led approach delivering a spectacular development.”

Architects’ Data File attributed the identical statement to Mallon, confirming the consistency across sources.

What Are the Key Features of Lucent?

Lucent elevates workplace standards with dedicated amenities. Both Project Scotland and Architects’ Data File detailed high-quality spaces including a tenant lounge, fitness studio, event space, artisan café, and contemplation room, supported by extensive cycling, shower, and changing facilities.

The building’s name derives from its light-filled design. As noted in both outlets, Lucent reflects access to natural light on all sides, a central light-filling atrium, and multiple upper roof terraces offering unrivalled views of Glasgow city centre.

Originally built between 1892 and 1900, the structure has been meticulously redeveloped to meet modern prime office standards.

Who Was Involved in the Project Team?

Mosaic collaborated with a skilled team. Architects’ Data File and Project Scotland listed the wider team as including 10 Design, Ryden, Woolgar Hunter, Hollis, and Atelier 10.

Additional context from Scottish Construction Now reveals the project’s developer as Orion Capital Managers on behalf of Orion European Real Estate Fund V, with the redevelopment valued at £35 million and rebranding to Lucent after securing planning permission.

The building, originally designed by Scottish architects H & D Barclay for The Central Thread Agency, now offers around 90,000 to 101,000 sq ft across six floors.

What Sustainability Measures Stand Out?

Sustainability forms the core of Lucent. Mallon’s statements in Project Scotland and Architects’ Data File emphasise natural and recycled materials, aligning with occupier demands.

Further details from Scottish Construction Now highlight a zero carbon roadmap, electric vehicle and cycle infrastructure, high-efficiency air source heat pumps, air conditioning, EPC A rating, WiredScore Platinum certification, and net zero operational carbon performance.

These features position Lucent as a leader in low-carbon office redevelopment.

What Amenities Enhance the Workplace Experience?

Beyond core offices, Lucent prioritises wellbeing. Sources confirm a tenant lounge, fitness or yoga studio, event or AV suite space, artisan café, contemplation or stretch suite, private meeting balconies, extensive terraces (14 in total, a city first), 75 cycle spaces, showers, drying room, and bike repair station.

Gardiner & Theobald noted 5,000 sq ft of ground floor amenity space for staff interaction.

Why Is the Location Significant?

Situated at 50 Bothwell Street in Glasgow’s city centre, Lucent benefits from a prime position. Scottish Construction Now described it as creating the next generation of smart-enabled offices with 14 outdoor terraces.

CoStar confirmed Lucent as a winner among Scotland’s top workplaces in 2026 BCO awards.

Background of the Development

The building dates to 1892-1900, originally for The Central Thread Agency by H & D Barclay. Acquired by Orion, works began post-November planning approval, reaching practical completion by late 2025 and fully operational thereafter. The £35m project expanded lettable area, upgraded the atrium, added roof terraces, and retained the façade while building anew behind it.

Prediction: Impact on Glasgow Office Occupiers

This development can provide Glasgow office occupiers with enhanced, sustainable Grade A space featuring superior natural light, amenities, and ESG credentials, potentially attracting firms seeking modern, wellbeing-focused workplaces in the city centre. It demonstrates viable heritage reuse, which may influence future projects to meet similar standards, offering occupiers more options aligned with environmental and operational demands. Tenants could benefit from improved productivity via terraces, fitness facilities, and efficient systems, while contributing to Glasgow’s commercial vitality.