| Customer | Kitchen Garden Plant Centre |
| Sector | Horticulture / Agriculture |
| Building Usage | Multi-Purpose Horticultural Facility |
| Location | Newent, Gloucestershire |
| Architect/Project | Midbrook Design |
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Project Brief
As a growing family-run horticultural business specialising in herbs and edible plants, Kitchen Garden Plant Centre needed a practical and long-lasting alternative to their ageing timber building, which had reached the end of its usable life. The team approached Midbrook Steel Buildings in search of a modern solution that would not only improve their working environment but also enhance the efficiency of their day-to-day operations.
Set within beautifully landscaped grounds filled with vibrant plant life, the new steel-framed building also needed to feel at home in its surroundings while offering the durability and performance of a modern structure. One of Midbrook's steel-framed buildings was the perfect fit.
Our Solution: A Turnkey Steel Building Package
Midbrook delivered a complete turnkey solution, managing every stage of the project from initial groundworks and drainage to the final erection of the steel building itself. The design included rooflights to flood the interior with natural light, an essential consideration for a workspace that revolves around plant care and handling.
With energy efficiency, functionality, and aesthetics in mind, this bespoke steel frame building was tailored to support both current needs and future flexibility, including preparation for optional timber cladding at a later stage.
Specification Overview:
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Building Size: 10m x 20m
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Eaves Height: 3m
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Cladding: Azure blue steel cladding (future-ready for timber cladding)
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Insulation: 40mm in both roof and wall panels
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Additional Features: Rooflights for natural daylight, full groundworks and drainage package
Timeline
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Groundworks Commenced: End of November 2024
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Steel Building Erected: Early January 2025 (after Christmas break)
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Project Completed: January 2025
Client Feedback
“It’s made us much more efficient – and it’s so much nicer to work in a light-filled space due to the rooflights! Thank you for all your help from beginning to end. We will use you again!”
The Benefits of Steel Frame Buildings
This project is a great example of how steel-framed buildings offer significant advantages over traditional materials like brick, especially for growing rural or horticultural businesses. For Kitchen Garden Plant Centre, the new steel building delivered:
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A robust and weather-resistant structure, built to last
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Improved thermal performance and energy efficiency
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A more enjoyable and productive workspace
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A professional image aligned with the business’s next phase of growth
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Long-term flexibility thanks to the adaptable steel frame building design
Built to Reflect the Business
Beyond functionality, the aesthetic impact of the new building was important too. The azure blue cladding contrasts beautifully with the surrounding greenery and mirrors the vibrancy of the thriving plants across the site. The result is a steel building that not only works hard behind the scenes, but also fits effortlessly into the visual character of the business.
Thinking About Replacing an Ageing Structure?
If your business is operating from a tired, inefficient building, now might be the time to explore a better option. At Midbrook Steel Buildings, we specialise in steel-framed buildings designed around your operational needs, whether you need more storage, better insulation, or a purpose-built facility to support your next stage of growth.
Get in Touch
Give us a call on 01335 370128 or get your steel building quote here.