Swindon New Central Library, Museum and Art Gallery

Project

  • An extensive mixed use development in Swindon. The scheme includes a library, art gallery, museum, and commercial and residential development. It will form part of phase 1 of the town centre regeneration
  • Faithful+Gould were appointed as project managers for The New Swindon Company and Swindon Borough Council on one of the most significant regeneration projects in the South West

an artists impression of the ariel view of Swindon Central Library, Museum and Art Gallery

The Approach

  • Detailed and vigorous briefing is to be carried out with all stakeholders
  • Following approval of the project brief, option appraisal of designs will take place in order to produce preferred option

The Challenge

  • To construct this mixed used development on a logistically difficult site. The location of this project is extremely complex and is adjacent to numerous existing retail and commercial buildings in the town centre
  • The new facility will act as a catalyst for the regeneration of Swindon Town centre and provide the heart to a new cultural quarter

Outcome

  • Commission ongoing