Doncaster new civic offices assist the Council to rationalise their estate, bringing all departments together under one roof in a purpose-built, lean building. We formulated a strategy to implement the findings of the Council's space audit, designing a new BREEAM Excellent workplace for 1,200 staff, which occupies a prominent position within the new Civic and Cultural Quarter. A fully glazed spacious main entrance is clearly visible from the new square and a light and airy customer services centre is located at the front of the building providing a one-stop-shop for council services. Frontline functions are located in prime locations, highly visible and easily accessible. Office floorplate depths allow a passive environmental approach to be adopted, keeping energy usage to a minimum and reducing in-use costs. The highly efficient flexible floorplates can be easily subdivided into sublettable offices should be need arise. Stairs and M&E plant and vertical service risers are made offsite and craned into place on site, reducing the overall cost and programme time, while upping the quality of these components. The space planning and fit-out underpin the Council's ambition to foster collaborative working. The council chamber is clad with coloured glazed terracotta baguettes and the large glazed corner window overlooking the new square allows passers by to observe democracy in action.