Keynsham Recycling Hub

A new combined recycling, vehicle servicing and office facility

Keynsham Recycling Hub

A new combined recycling, vehicle servicing and office facility

Project Information

Location

: Keynsham, Bath

Client

: Bath and North East Somerset Council

Status

: Completed 2024

Awards

: LABC National Winner 2025 – Best non-residential new build

Key Materials

: Profiled metal cladding, Curtain walling, Reinforced Concrete, Solar Panels

Photo Credit

: Visually Rich

Collaborators

: Sweco UK ; Farrans Construction
More info
We have provided architectural services during the detail design and construction phase of this modern recycling centre, working with multi-disciplinary consultants Sweco UK for Design and Build contractors Farrans Construction. The site includes: Household waste recycling centre, a reuse shop for people to donate items for reuse and resale, large Materials Recovery and Waste Transfer Station building, Salt store, vehicle workshop and offices.In line with the council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency declarations and policy aims, the Keynsham Recycling Hub integrates many sustainability measures including on-site renewable energy generation.
The project balances complex functional requirements with its sensitive location near the Cotswolds area of outstanding natural beauty delivering a high-quality, sustainable solution for the community.
LABC Award Judges
Sweco have been thoroughly impressed by Designscape’s technical ability to manage a complex BIM modelling and coordination process as an essential part of the Sweco Team. The Designscape team have shown a level of professionalism and competence that is rare in smaller architectural practices, and have demonstrated their ability to handle all the technical aspects of large and complex projects.
Nick Ash – Commercial Client, Sweco UK.

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We have provided architectural services during the detail design and construction phase of this modern recycling centre, working with multi-disciplinary consultants Sweco UK for Design and Build contractors Farrans Construction. The site includes: Household waste recycling centre, a reuse shop for people to donate items for reuse and resale, large Materials Recovery and Waste Transfer Station building, Salt store, vehicle workshop and offices.In line with the council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency declarations and policy aims, the Keynsham Recycling Hub integrates many sustainability measures including on-site renewable energy generation.