About the Role
Barclays House in Poole, a landmark brutalist office building vacated in 2022, is being converted into 362 residential apartments. The project, approved for the nine-story Wimborne Road site, aims to rejuvenate the town center with high-quality homes, sustainable development, and improved shared amenities near the Dolphin Shopping Centre. BBC +3 Key Details of the Project: Location: Wimborne Road, Poole (near the railway station). Project Goal: Conversion of vacant office space into 362 residential flats. Structure: Comprises three interlinked hexagon-shaped towers. Current Status: Approval granted, with focus on preserving the building’s façade and incorporating eco-friendly, energy-efficient designs. Significance: The move is part of the regeneration of Poole town centre, bringing new life to the former landmark