Architect	BDP
Date Built	1974, refurbished 1996 & 2002
Location	Trinity Road, Halifax
Description
Apparently, according to Historic England, when this building was designed in the 1970s the brief was to, "... design a visually striking head office for the Halifax Building Society."  I think it is safe to conclude that BDP met the brief.  Clearly others agreed because it received the RIBA Award for Architecture in 1975, European Architectural Heritage Year Award 1975, Manchester Society of Architects Award 1997, BCO Award 2000, National Lighting Award 2000.  The listing notes describe it as, "... one of the most architecturally influential buildings of the 20th century, {featuring) a collaborative and humane work environment, and though no longer a head office it continues to function as a highly efficient commercial building." "In 1997 BDP upgraded the catering facilities and interiors in the spirit of the original building. On the ground floor a staff coffee shop for 130 employees replaced the self-service restaurant, with a restaurant for 230 employees on the mezzanine level replacing some cellular office accommodation. A double-height glass screen was added to separate the entrance area from the coffee shop." "In the early C21 there were alterations to the fourth floor, precipitated by it no longer being a head office. While the suite of rooms previously forming the directors' suite remained, the boardroom was no longer used as such, becoming an informal seating area. Some of the perimeter offices and bedrooms, and the roof gardens were removed to accommodate more staff in an open-plan office."

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