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A large office-to-residential conversion with an Art Deco and midcentury-modern touch

Location

Paxton House SN1

Local Authority

Swindon Borough Council

Plot Type

Urban

Project Type

New build flats

Accomplishment

Conversion of an office block into homes

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project architect, delivery architect, interior designer, planning consultant, lead consultant

Collaborators

Shearstone Mechanical, Ranmoor Health & Safety

Team
Ufuk Bahar
Nicole Guler
Robin Callister

Challenge

Transforming a former office building into stylish and comfortable town centre apartments while overcoming the negative reputation of office-to-residential conversions and adhering to government standards for natural light and space.

Approach

We collaborated closely with our forward-thinking clients who prioritised creating high-quality homes, designing an interior that hints at Art Deco and mid-century modern styles. Our comprehensive approach included space planning and creating a unique identity for the building, complete with a bespoke logo.

Solution

We successfully converted the office building into 24 chic, light-filled flats, each with spacious and well-designed rooms. Plus, the flats were all within walking distance of shops, offices, and schools, showcasing a positive model for office-to-residential conversions.

Before & After

Existing ground floor plan of Paxton House in Swindon, showcasing the layout before the office-to-residential conversion by Urbanist Architecture. The floor plan features an open layout with structural elements and partitioned sections, highlighting the potential for transformation into stylish residential flats. This diagram is crucial for understanding the spatial arrangement and structural framework prior to the renovation, providing a baseline for the innovative redesign into modern, comfortable living spaces.
Location

Paxton House SN1

Local Authority

Swindon Borough Council

Plot Type

Urban

Project Type

New build flats

Accomplishment

Conversion of an office block into homes

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project architect, delivery architect, interior designer, planning consultant, lead consultant

Collaborators

Shearstone Mechanical, Ranmoor Health & Safety

Team
Ufuk Bahar
Nicole Guler
Robin Callister

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