Stephen George + Partners (SGP) was appointed as delivery architect for DRIIVe, a major rail innovation and training centre in Chesterfield, located beside the Barrow Hill Roundhouse.
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Client
Chesterfield Borough Council
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Services
Architecture • BR Principal Designer • CDM Principal Designer • CGI • Interior Design + Fit-out
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Sectors
Transport
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Value
£4 million
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Year Completed
2026
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Region
Chesterfield, UK
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Contractor
Stepnell Ltd
The project formed part of the wider Staveley Town Deal, supported by additional funding from local and regional authorities, and delivered in collaboration with Chesterfield Borough Council, Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society and contractor Stepnell.
The new facility was designed to provide high-quality training, research and commercial spaces, including classrooms, digital labs and workshops, reinforcing Chesterfield’s position within the rail industry.
Key design revisions included reconfiguring the building to avoid a protected embankment and resolving complex site constraints, including construction over realigned railway lines within a live environment
The building’s industrial aesthetic, featuring black vertical cladding, contrasting roof finishes and generous glazing, was carefully developed to respond to its heritage setting while maximising natural light.
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