about the project

Kent Wildlife Trust held an open international competition for a Nature and Wellbeing Centre in Sevenoaks.  The competition ran by RIBA sought registered architects and architect-led teams worldwide to put forward designs for a flagship £2 million visitor centre at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve in Kent. PARKdesigned  desire was to create an experience that is not just one of the building or of nature alone, but of the two together. Our concept was to create a "Nest" floating among the reeds. We ensured that sustainability and the impact that the materials and construction methods had on the landscape, were central to our design. The resulting building does not strive for effect or the single glamour shot but sits comfortably within the landscape. The simple plan and materials chosen emphasise its sustainable and low impact approach and have blend well into the surroundings.