In the dotcom boom of the mid-1990s, Evesham Micros was one of Britain’s leading independent tech companies and it needed room to grow. RRA Architects was appointed to design a new £4m headquarters and commercial production facility in Evesham, Worcestershire, with ambitious expansion considered from the start.
We won an invited design competition for the scheme and worked with the client from initial feasibility studies and early concepts to completion. The result was a flexible, future-proof commercial building that could evolve as the company scaled. Office, production and distribution space all beneath one roof, with a layout that can shift over time without interrupting the day-to-day.
The building’s bold exterior mixes glass curtain walling, metal cladding and blockwork. A bridge over a reflective pool adds wow factor on arrival and reflects the client’s confidence during the dotcom surge. Inside, daylight and clear zoning support productivity and ease of use for both staff and visitors.
This commercial architecture project in Evesham was a great example of how thoughtful design can support ambition.
Two years later RRA was re-engaged to proceed with phase two to progress with further expansion plans.
Photo credit; Martine Hamilton Knight