Soapworks Bristol
Front cover Soapworks

Client

  • Barings

Internal Floor Area

  • 12,700sqm (NIA)

Watkins Payne carried out the Independent Design Reviewer role for Block A at The Soapworks development, comprising two new buildings alongside the restoration of the Grade II-listed former soap factory in Bristol. The Block A development works consists of a new build office over ground to fifth floor with the option for retail units at lower ground level.

A formal review was conducted at Stage 4  with the design successfully achieving a Design Reviewed Target Rating of 5.0 Stars.

Watkins Payne Services Provided:

  • IDR
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