Union Road Development
Union Road, Chippenham, is the home of Artel31. This Small-scale Urban Development Site, historically a brewery warehouse and most recently a car garage, had lain vacant for almost 10 years before we acquired it in 2021.
The redevelopment was not just about preserving the Victorian charm but also about injecting new life into the community, blending historical architecture with modern utility and commerce.
Stage 1 of the office conversion involved first stripping back the previous work to expose the historic building, we then converted the upper two floors of Number 5 to offices.
Stage 2 is now complete with the conversion of the old forecourt into public realm with a biodiverse landscaping scheme and commercial units of varying sizes including Cousin Norman’s cafe and the Bunkhouse soul food container.
Number 7 is next on the list for development.
Sustainable Measures
Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
Photovoltaic panels
Natural sustainable materials and reused materials
Environmental construction policy to minimise chemical use and construction waste
Electric car charging
High insulation levels (low U and Y values)
Biodiverse landscaping used
The Location
The Union Road development sits at the heart of Chippenham’s evolving urban landscape, perfectly positioned as a Small-scale Urban Development Site. Its proximity to the town’s central amenities ensures easy access to shops, schools, and leisure facilities, while the nearby Chippenham railway station offers direct connections to major cities such as London, Bristol, and Bath. With recent infrastructure upgrades, including enhanced rail links and accessibility improvements, Union Road benefits from excellent transport connectivity. This location offers a unique blend of urban living with access to scenic countryside, making it an ideal setting for contemporary, sustainable residential design.
Small-scale Urban Development Sites
Artel31 have worked on several urban development schemes, across residential & commercial projects, such as Krowji Container Studios, Cornwall, consists of 15 shipping containers as studios or Baydons Development, Chippenham, Wiltshire, with 3 large residential building plots on the site.