Architects reveal first glimpse of 4m Kings Lynn enterprise hub

An artists impression of the Kings Lynn Innovation Centre. Pic Submitted

Ben Woods, Business writer Friday, June 6, 2014 12:21 PM

The architects tasked with designing a 4m enterprise centre for Kings Lynn have released their first designs for the site.

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The Kings Lynn Innovation Centre spearheaded by Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services (NWES) took a further step forward yesterday after Norwich-based architects Feilden+Mawson were awarded the project.

The artist impression provides a first glimpse of the enterprise hub, which will be based on the Nar Ouse Regeneration Area site and part funded by a 2.5m grant from the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnerships Growing Places Fund, and a further 1m from Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council.

Alistair Beales, cabinet member for regeneration and industrial assets at the borough council, said: This is a really exciting step forward for the town. Creating an environment in which business can thrive is vital to the long-term success of the local economy. The construction of the Kings Lynn Enterprise and Innovation Centre gives a clear signal that Kings Lynn is serious about developing business excellence and promoting growth.

The Kings Lynn Innovation Centre is due for completion in 2016 providing a local hub for start up and early stage businesses.

Philip Bodie, partner and lead designer at Feilden+Mawson, said: We are absolutely delighted to have won the commission to design the Kings Lynn Innovation Centre and is very much looking forward to developing design ideas with the stakeholders of the project.

Helping to create a new Kings Lynn landmark is both a challenge and a privilege and the whole team is very much looking forward to working with Nwes and Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk to help make it a reality.

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Architects reveal first glimpse of 4m Kings Lynn enterprise hub