The Government Property Agency (GPA) has published updated workplace design standards, marking another milestone in its mission to create a smaller, better and greener government
office estate.
Published today (2 July), the revised Government Workplace Design Guide sets out a consistent approach to designing government workplaces that are inclusive, accessible, sustainable and digitally enabled. The updated guidance introduces the new Core Design Requirements (CDR) framework, establishing a clear set of standards for the delivery of offices across the government estate.
The Government Property Agency is transforming the government's office portfolio by delivering modern, high-quality workplaces that support collaboration, productivity and employee wellbeing while reducing the environmental impact of the public estate. The agency plays a leading role in delivering the Government Hubs Programme and helping departments make better use of public assets through more efficient, flexible workplaces.
The refreshed design guide reflects these ambitions by providing practical guidance for creating workplaces that meet the needs of a modern civil service, support hybrid working and deliver greater consistency across government buildings.
The Core Design Requirements framework will help ensure future government workplaces are designed to high, consistent standards, enabling projects to deliver better value for money while creating environments that are adaptable, resilient and accessible for everyone.
