The Architects' Journal features Edge's design for The Bedford Estates

“We are rightfully proud of the finished product, it is a true headquarters building”

Simon Elmer
The Bedford Estates

Our recently completed project for The Bedford Estates has been published in The Architects’ Journal.

Highlighting our design approach to restore the main building, while allowing for the installation of a modern link building, Managing Director and Lead Architect on the project, Mark O’Neill summarises his thoughts for the AJ write-up…

“This was a project that needed to ‘square the circle’ of doing nothing that would compromise a Grade I-listed structure and yet would provide office space that reflected modern requirements.

Edge worked closely with The Bedford Estates, who are keenly aware of their position as custodians of historic architectural and cultural heritage, but are equally aware of the need to balance this with contemporary commercial know-how. They were therefore open to the proposition of a modernist approach to the rear of the property, particularly if this would result in a feature of interest, provided it respected the Georgian building

A key need was to open up the link between the front and rear structures to improve the connectedness of the office spaces. It was also considered important to reconnect with the rear garden courtyard. Both aims were met in a fully glazed link, planned with useable space internally and an inside/outside feel”.

Mark O’Neill Managing Director, Edge