Wetlands Conservation Centre, Slimbridge, Glos

Client: Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Project value: £3.5m
Brief: To redevelop the buildings on the site to improve visitor facilities
Sustainability Initiatives: low embodied energy, high insulation standards, stack effect ventilation


The revamped site is part refurbishment of existing buildings but mainly new build, including entrance/exhibition spaces, offices, restaurant, shop and an 18m  high observation tower with views across the Severn estuary. In addition there were extensive landscaping works including water bodies and reed beds. The project was part funded by the Millennium Commission.

Winner Civic Trust Award 2001
Winner Wycliffe Shield Award 2000