The Factory

From a tired and run down shell, this refurbished seed packing factory is now home to a number of cutting edge businesses that are enjoying a light and airy workspace in the Somerset countryside.

The original building was a complex arrangement of spaces. Built mainly in brick and concrete, the building has a very large 'footprint' and covers two floors set into a steep hill so there was no natural light to the middle of the building. The new owners wanted to use the building for their own business and let out the remaing space. But to persuade businesses to move to 'The Factory' looked a daunting task and O2i Design were asked to help.

We developed a simple strategy for the layout of the building, bringing daylight into a central stairwell and forming a layout that was flexible enough to accommodate a range of potential tenants while complying with the more complex regulations for multi-occupancy commercial buildings.

With a strict budget it was crucial to establish a strategy for the building right from the start. A huge amount has been achieved already and fit-out work will continue as more tenants arrive. We are tempted to move our own offices there!
For more information about taking space in the building or about equine health, contact www.equinehealthcentre.com