Plant (formerly known as Mountbatten House) has been named as a finalist in the 2025 British Council of Office Awards within the Refurbished/Recycled Workplace category for the South of England & South Wales!
Cited as one of the 15 most important modern listed buildings in the UK, Plant was a complex refurbishment and adaptation of a six-storey terraced commercial complex which now sets a new standard for the future of office design, blending heritage with sustainable innovation.
This heritage-led redevelopment, focused on the repair, refurbishment, and adaptive reuse of both the listed building and its gardens. Circle’s involvement began at the concept stage, bringing together a world-class project team, including renowned architects Fielden Clegg Bradley and landscape architects Grant Associates. Our role included providing quantity surveying and project management services, coordinating design and cost planning to secure approval for the building’s refurbishment and adaptation. Construction commenced in February 2022, and the building’s transformation into flexible Grade A office space was completed in October 2024.
We are pleased that the adaption of Plant for modern office use has been recognised as it sets a new benchmark for retrofitting and regeneration, creating a space where both people and nature can flourish together.
We are proud of our team’s hard work and dedication and congratulate all the other finalists. The South of England & South Wales Awards Dinner takes place at We The Curious in Bristol on Thursday 1st May – we are looking forward to the awards being announced!
