The Morning Echo printing works, Southampton

Client: Southern Newspapers Plc
Description: The project included clearing the site of contaminated infill and the formation of 5m high planting mounds to the perimeter, with the addition of 3000 trees and 1000 bushes to provide a parkland setting. The printing facility provides a Press Hall, Inserting, Publishing, Reel Store and associated support space. The building has been designed to accommodate future expansion of Publishing and Inserting facilities as well as additional Press Units and Reel Stands.

Value: £16.5m
Stage:Completed 1996