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The architectural grandeur of the past combined with the functional needs of the present is best represented in the Calthorpe Estate in Edgbaston that has recently been renovated by Glancy Nicholls Architects (GNA). The Calthorpe Estate was transformed from a claustrophobic office building into a modern one with ventilation, multiple electrical fittings, and ample space accommodations.

GNA spokesperson Lyndon Glancy said that the building used to be sectioned into cubicles a common feature of period estates. The company retained some of the architectural features of the period (like higher ceilings) while converting the building into a present-day structure. According to Glancy, the reconstruction was a challenge, but through their efforts, the outcome was a perfect blend of the best structural traits of the past and modern features of the present. The renovation yielded an additional 750sq ft of office space.

The new building has a new reception area, kitchen area, wet room, and much bigger meeting rooms. Small separate offices have been converted into spacious open plan shared office working areas to enable employees to interact and share information.

The external facade of Calthorpe Estate has been maintained to meet the architectural style of Edgbaston area that emphasizes on preserving original aspects of its period buildings for their historical significance.

The result is an office building that retains a flavour of its past but absorbs the present in housing all the modern conveniences, a commendable achievement for Glancy Nicholls Architects that will be cherished by the company for years to come.

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