Offset Architects were delighted to be involved with the refurbishment and extension of Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve’s visitor centre, alongside the demolition of a redundant outbuilding, enhanced parking and access arrangements, new fencing, landscaping, and associated infrastructure works.

The original building no longer met the needs of visitors to this beautiful wildlife reserve, prompting a comprehensive redevelopment to deliver modern facilities including a new reception area, café, retail space, toilets, and a flexible central event space. A key design element introduces full-height doors to the front and rear of the building, creating uninterrupted views through to the lake beyond and forming a generous vaulted event space for Kent Wildlife Trust to utilise.

The scheme also provides additional parking and improved road access, alongside external terraces with customer seating and a new kids play area, enhancing the overall visitor experience to this lovely site.

Big thanks to all involved including;

• Kent Wildlife Trust
• Main Contractor - Coleman & James
• Civil/Structural Engineers - CTP and MBM Consulting
• Quantity Surveyor - Liberty QS
• Environmental Consultant - Adonis Blue
• Groundworks - Equus Construction
• Doors/security - Arkas
• Mechanical and Electrical - Hawden MEP
• Engineering Consultant - Stantec
• Savills
• Heating & Plumbing - Grummant