Landscape architecture practice Influence Landscape Planning & Design has invested in its own premises having bought a property in Navigation Yard, Newark.
The Wheelwrights Building is located in the Millgate Conservation area of the town and gives 2,138 sq ft of open-plan office space next to the River Trent.
Business expansion and team growth have led to the move, following significant appointments over the last 18 months and more planned for later this year. New team members are across all areas of the business including young people undertaking their training.
Sara Boland, managing director of Influence Landscape Planning & Design, said: “Having been at our previous premises next to The Wheelwrights Building since we started the business in 2010, being able to stay in this historic and inspiring area of Newark meant a great deal to us.
“It’s a hugely exciting time for Influence and our new premises reflect the business and team we are today. We now have the space we need with lots of flexible and welcoming work areas as well as places to relax and restore. The building also provides room for further growth and space to host events, making it the perfect place to take on Influence’s next chapter.
“I’d like to acknowledge and thank our clients who choose to work with us on their incredible projects, and to thank the whole Influence team – current and previous – who have all played their part in creating this fantastic company.”
The 19th Century building is believed to be a former stable block for dray horses to cart imported products from the wharfside, and was converted to a wheelwrights in the 1980s as part of the Millgate regeneration scheme. The building was then fully redeveloped in 2019 to provide contemporary office space.
The two-storey property includes a reception area, breakout spaces, meeting areas and staff facilities to the ground floor, and open-plan flexible working spaces and a board room to the first floor.
Ashby-based Blueprint Interiors is delivering a bespoke interior fit-out throughout to create the space Influence needs to enhance team wellbeing, expand operations and welcome clients.
John Tansur, commercial director at Blueprint Interiors, said: “It is a pleasure for the Blueprint team to work on this project and help introduce modern facilities to this historic building whilst preserving its heritage.
“It is important to Influence to have a working environment that brings everyone together every day and to introduce much needed collaboration spaces alongside spaces to work in private when required. They are a pleasure to work with.”
Local commercial agent Pygott & Crone secured the sale.
