Buxton Building Contrators successfully delivered a bespoke visitor gateway building at Winkworth Arboretum near Godalming, Surrey, significantly enhancing the arrival experience within this nationally important landscape. The comprehensive project involved constructing the primary structure and building envelope, managing the internal fit-out, and completing all associated external works. Designed to blend seamlessly into the arboretum, the scheme carefully respects its sensitive natural surroundings and environmental requirements.

Due to the project being placed within a live public environment, the deisgn team had to carefully managed logistics, site access, and environmental protection. Construction phases were scheduled around seasonal visitor trends to minimize disruption, safeguard existing trees, and protect local habitats and pathways.

The MEP design included the integration of high temperature heat pumps to provide heating and hot water to the building.