Dog House, Reading

Refurbishment and conversion of a derelict five-storey Edwardian Grade II Listed building into new office space.

Ferguson Mann Architects were invited to convert a prime corner site in a central street in Reading for TCN UK, a developer with a track record of creating and managing creative workspaces.

The derelict five-storey Edwardian Grade II Listed building retains many interior heritage features and the designs aim to repair and preserve much of the historic interior. The conversion will see key heritage spaces and features, restored and defunct services replaced. The scheme plans to open-up cellular spaces, creating a contemporary office within the roof structure which complements the retained elements of the historic building. Our approach prioritises retaining heritage fabric, using new materials that will age in harmony with the existing building.

FMA successfully achieved Listed Building and Planning Consent in 2018, then guided the project through to completion. Dog House is now home to our Client TCN, along with a new community of creative businesses that coexist in this amazing building.