Ashford Gateway This landmark design civic building not only sees the new home for Ashford Library but also incorporates facilities for Kent Adult Education, Kent Adult Social Services and the Ashford Registrar.

Rather than distinct spatial facilities allocated to respective organisations the design incorporates a richness of rooms and spaces that can be used by all stakeholders. The scheme follows the successful development of the Gateway concept currently being run out across Kent. The design seeks to be sustainable in its use of thermal mass and night-time cooling to avoid the use of air conditioning. A central atrium is utilised as part of assisted re-circulated air ventilation. Client: Kent County Council Contract value: £4.6 million. Programme: Commencement January 2009 Completion January 2010.