A new centre to interpret environmental issues, which is to be a resource for learning about sustainability, biodiversity and nature conservation. The centre will be a focus for the rapidly-expanding Ashford area. Conserving agricultural fields and meadows in a proposed residential area is the priority of the new centre and a woodland community project has been established on adjoining fields and is restoring the local vegetation of oak woodland. Connections between the projects have been established since inception, which highlight pathways, routes and woodland walks for the community and visitors to explore. The Woodland Trust, Kent Wildlife Trust and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers will be based at the new centre.

Ashford Innovative Design Award, 2010
Ashford Sustainable Design Award 2010
Building Excellence Award 2008

Client:    Ashford Borough Council
Architect:     Architype