Fletcher-Rae completes Nestle bottling plant

NESTLE has opened a £35m bottling plant and warehouse in Buxton designed by Manchester architect Fletcher-Rae.

The site will be used for Buxton Natural Mineral Water and Nestle Pure Life Spring Water.

Fletcher-Rae was the lead design consultant and incorporated local stone and a curved roof-line to reflect the surrounding landscape and the corporate branding of Nestle’s water division.

Joint managing director Bob Fletcher said: “From day one, we realised that the location required an exemplar design and, as such, we took an extremely pro-active approach to the planning and site issues, leading extensive dialogue with the client and all stakeholders. The design is a bold statement of elemental components that are reflective of Nestlé Waters’ commitment to sustainability and its enduring relationship with Buxton.”

He added: “In such a dramatic location, we felt it very important to create transparency, in order to ensure the process was visible to the public and for the workforce to connect with the beautiful natural scenery and elements surrounding the site at all times.”

The site replaces an existing factory in the town.