Wallingford: Design-and-build firm chooses Howbery Business Park

To reflect its ethos, Kite Creative has picked Howbery Business Park at Wallingford to base its expanding design-and-build business which specialises in the refurbishment of the spaces we live and work in.

Kite Creative creates 'beautiful places' centred around the needs of the people who inhabit them. Its new offices at Howbery are in a former stable block, which has exceptional character and light, along with a convenient location and parking. 

Now in its sixth year of business with 30 subcontractors on its books and several employees, Kite Creative had outgrown the purpose-built studio in the garden of its co-founders and directors, Helen and Bruce Gordon. They were pleased to find offices with a character that represented what they were trying to achieve within commuting distance of home, which also offered enough space for storage and to showcase the company’s work.

“The beautiful view of the Manor House from our office window says it all,” said Bruce, Kite Creative’s managing director. “I can’t think of a nicer place to have an office in the area where we live. I love the way things are run here, and it’s a very calming environment.”

Creative director Helen added: “We get involved from the front end of a refurbishment; we’re not just about designing and building new interiors. We spatially plan interiors, making sure everything works together. This takes away the stress of refurbishment from the client, along with our promise that it will be delivered on schedule and to budget.” 

Donna Bowles, estates manager at Howbery Business Park, commented: “It’s wonderful to welcome new companies to our site who share so many values with Howbery Business Park. We aim to provide convenient office spaces in a wonderful natural, calm environment that supports a work-life balance.”