The Swallow Street warehouse conversion forms part of a wider, recently completed programme of works to redevelop the site as the new Roman Baths Learning and Heritage Centre, supporting the internationally renowned UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. The project involves the sensitive renovation and conversion of a series of disused Grade II listed Victorian warehouse and former boiler room spaces, located discreetly behind the Roman Baths complex, for Heritage Services at Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Studio four point ten were appointed to lead the continued renovation and remodelling of these spaces, building on our direct connection to the earlier RIBA Award-winning Roman Baths Learning Centre project, led by our founding director Lee Holcombe during his tenure at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios.

Historically, the warehouse and boiler rooms played a vital role in storing and supplying natural thermal spring water to Victorian spa treatment facilities. Over time, they were adapted to support the operational needs of the Roman Baths Museum. The current works reimagine these characterful yet challenging spaces as new working and recreational environments for museum staff and support teams - the unseen workforce that helps sustain one of the city’s most significant visitor attractions.

Embedded with layers of industrial heritage and subtle traces of their former use, the design responded carefully to the existing fabric. Our interventions enhance comfort, flexibility, and energy performance through targeted thermal upgrades, improved natural daylight and ventilation, and bespoke fitted furniture designed to complement and reveal the historic structure.