Newark firm Influence Landscape and Design expanded into new premises on Millgate, Newark

A Newark-based landscape architecture practice has expanded its operation by moving into a larger property.

Influence Landscape Planning & Design has invested in its own premises having bought The Wheelwrights Building in Newark’s Navigation Yard, in the Millgate Conservation area.

The Wheelwrights Building is located in the Millgate Conservation area of the town and offers 2,138 sq. ft of open-plan office overlooking the River Trent.

Business expansion and team growth have led to the move, with a number of significant appointments over the last 18 months and new team members joining across all areas of the business, including young people undertaking their training.

Managing director, Sara Boland, said: “Having been at our previous premises next to The Wheelwrights Building since we started the business in 2010, being able to stay in this historic and inspiring area of Newark meant a great deal to us.

“It’s a hugely exciting time for Influence and our new premises reflect the business and team we are today. We now have the space we need with lots of flexible and welcoming work areas, as well as places to relax and restore.

“The building also provides room for further growth and space to host events, making it the perfect place to take on Influence’s next chapter.

“I’d like to acknowledge and thank our clients who choose to work with us on their incredible projects, and to thank the whole Influence team — current and previous — who have all played their part in creating this fantastic company.”

The 19th Century building is believed to be a former stable block for dray horses to cart imported products from the Wharfside, and was converted to a wheelwrights in the 1980s as part of the Millgate regeneration scheme.

The building was then fully redeveloped in 2019 to provide contemporary office space.

The two-storey property includes a reception area, breakout spaces, meeting areas and staff facilities to the ground floor, and open-plan flexible working spaces and a board room to the first floor. A bespoke interior will be fitted by Ashby-based Blueprint Interiors.

As a chartered landscape architects, Influence provide expertise in landscape design, landscape/townscape, project management, environmental planning, feasibility and concept development, master planning and urban design, visual impact assessment, expert witness, and arboriculture.

The award-winning practice works on notable projects across the UK with a specialism in public realm, regeneration and natural landscapes.