en.Wedoany.com Reported - Lantra, the land and environment industry accreditation body for the UK and the Republic of Ireland, has completed a £1 million refurbishment of its Warwickshire headquarters as it marks its 60th anniversary and launches a new five-year strategic plan. The renovation of the 13,500-square-foot office space at Stoneleigh Park represents a key milestone for the registered charity, aligning its physical workplace with future corporate goals.
Blueprint Interiors, an office space consultancy based in Ashby, was commissioned to redesign the 1980s-built office building. The original layout hindered departmental collaboration and affected staff morale; Blueprint transformed it into an open-plan environment with a range of flexible spaces designed to promote communication, improve operational functions, and support employee well-being. To accommodate Lantra's evolving corporate culture, dedicated break-out areas were introduced for informal meetings, social connections, and rest. The ground floor was opened up to establish a large social working café, creating a versatile venue capable of hosting company-wide meetings, group gatherings, and external visitors.
Lantra employees directly participated in project planning through internal surveys, a dedicated design committee, and cross-organizational engagement, ensuring the final layout reflected actual working patterns. Sustainability was a core focus of the design specification, with upgrades including: installation of new double glazing, solar panels, and a high-efficiency electrical climate system to improve comfort and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources; integration of electric vehicle charging points and water-saving systems throughout the facility; use of UK-sourced timber and new materials prioritizing recyclability; and reuse of existing furniture in the new layout or donation to local causes where possible to minimize environmental impact.
David Cooke, Lantra's Director of Finance and Operations, said that Blueprint challenged the team's thinking from the outset, helping them rethink what the space needed to deliver, and the entire process was clear, collaborative, and enjoyable. Reaching the 60-year milestone, he considered it the perfect time to create a workplace truly suited to the team—one that supports efficiency while also being a more pleasant place to be. Cooke noted that more natural, informal interactions are happening daily, and this new workplace reflects Lantra's evolution. Chloe Sproston, Creative Director at Blueprint Interiors, added that through detailed consultation, they shaped a workspace around real people and real working patterns, while ensuring long-term flexibility as the organization grows. The end result is a future-proof workplace that can adapt over time and truly reflects Lantra's culture and ambitions. The body operates in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, collaborating with industry bodies, employers, governments, and educational institutions to provide professional training, qualifications, career guidance, and partnership programs aimed at equipping learners and businesses with key industry skills.
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