Swansea's landmark 71/72 Kingsway development has scooped two prestigious property awards, earning national recognition for its quality, innovation and contribution to the regeneration of the city centre.
Developed by Swansea Council and constructed by Bouygues UK, the scheme - which has transformed the former Oceana nightclub site into a modern business hub - was named a winner in two categories at the British Council for Offices Awards: best commercial workplace and the best of the best award across all categories.
Judges praised the scheme for its high-quality design and its role in helping revitalise Swansea city centre, providing further recognition for one of the city's flagship regeneration projects.
The double award success comes as the development continues to attract businesses and workers into the heart of Swansea.
Eighty per cent of the office space at 71/72 Kingsway is now let, with more than 350 people already based at the building. That figure is expected to rise to more than 500 as further tenants move in.
Part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal and Welsh Government, the building has been designed to attract and retain employers while creating additional footfall and spending power for city centre businesses.
The scheme can accommodate up to 600 workers and is expected to contribute £32.6m a year to Swansea's economy when fully occupied.
Current occupiers include TUI, Futures First and Amazon-owned Veeqo, while international workspace provider IWG is completing its fit-out.
A lease has also been agreed for part of the remaining office space.
Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: "Winning two awards at such a prestigious event is fantastic recognition for 71/72 Kingsway and for the ambition we've shown in transforming this important city centre site.
"These awards recognise the quality of the development, the innovation behind it and the positive contribution it's making to Swansea's regeneration.
"When we committed to this project, we wanted to create a modern, high-quality business destination that would help Swansea compete for investment, attract employers and bring more people into the city centre.
"To see that ambition recognised through two major industry awards is a tremendous achievement for everyone involved in delivering the scheme.
"But what's particularly pleasing is that the development isn't just winning awards - it's delivering real benefits for Swansea.
"Hundreds of people are already working from 71/72 Kingsway, with more businesses and workers set to follow.
"Every one of those workers represents potential extra customers for our shops, cafés, restaurants and other city centre businesses.
"Residents often ask why more shops aren't opening in the city centre, but businesses need customers. Developments like 71/72 Kingsway are helping create the footfall and spending power that will encourage further investment.
"The double award win is another sign of the progress we're making in Swansea, and shows that our commitment to delivering high-quality regeneration projects is being recognised beyond the city.
"Alongside other schemes that are complete, under way or planned, 71/72 Kingsway is helping create a stronger, more vibrant and resilient city centre economy for years to come."
The development forms part of Swansea's wider regeneration programme, which is transforming key sites, creating opportunities for businesses and helping attract jobs and investment into the city centre.