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Heelis is the central office of the
File:National Trust headquarters, Swindon.jpg, View of the National Trust Headquarters looking East
File:National Trust headquarters - geograph.org.uk - 309660.jpg, View of the National Trust Headquarters looking West
File:Swindon ... bike park for the National Trust headquarters. - Flickr - BazzaDaRambler.jpg, Bike park at the National Trust Headquarters
File:Beatrix Potter wiki.jpg, Beatrix Heelis (née Potter), a key figure in the early days of the National Trust
Heelis
at nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust properties in Wiltshire Buildings and structures in Swindon 2005 establishments in England Office buildings completed in 2005
Heelis is the central office of the National Trust
The National Trust () is a heritage and nature conservation charity and membership organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Trust was founded in 1895 by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley to "promote the ...
, in Swindon
Swindon () is a town in Wiltshire, England. At the time of the 2021 Census the population of the built-up area was 183,638, making it the largest settlement in the county. Located at the northeastern edge of the South West England region, Swi ...
, Wiltshire, England. Heelis was the married name of Beatrix Potter
Helen Beatrix Heelis (; 28 July 186622 December 1943), usually known as Beatrix Potter ( ), was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as '' ...
, one of the key figures in the early history of the National Trust.
It was built in 2005 by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (also known as FCBStudios) is a British architectural design firm, established in 1978, with offices in Bath, London and Manchester. The firm is known for its pioneering work in sustainable design and social design ...
. It is considered one of the greenest office buildings in England, incorporating silent, natural ventilation and open-plan meeting spaces.
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Heelis
at nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust properties in Wiltshire Buildings and structures in Swindon 2005 establishments in England Office buildings completed in 2005