Welford House - Spearing Waite Head Office

Project Overview

The property’s owner, Charles Street Buildings, wanted to develop the site for many years but due to the unusual layout and features of the building it needed a tenant that shared its vision.

With Spearing Waite on board they saw an opportunity to create a unique office environment that would both highlight the original features and provide contemporary touches.

The main hall of the former bank building, with its impressive dome, is the main entrance point for visitors, with a large reception area and meeting space. This allows natural light from the dome to flow through into the atrium below.

Both the dome and the ceiling features, many of which had been badly damaged, were carefully restored to their original state. The project has brought back to life one of Leicester’s most under-appreciated yet beautiful buildings.