We’re delighted to announce that Newark Works has won the Workspaces category at the Bath Property Awards 2026, recognising the successful delivery of one of Bath’s most distinctive commercial developments.
The award marks a significant milestone for MEA, celebrating almost nine years of involvement in the transformation of the historic Newark Works site into a vibrant, modern business destination at the heart of the Bath Quays regeneration.
Appointed in 2017 as Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor and Contract Administrator, MEA has played a central role in leading the phased refurbishment of the former Stothert & Pitt industrial buildings, working alongside client and owner-operator TCN UK Limited and a wider team of project partners.
The judges praised the achievement, commenting:
“The Final Phase is the culmination of MEA’s nine years on Newark Works. It’s an outstanding success as a post-industrial heritage yet strikingly modern workspace.”
Completing the vision – Building 4
A particular highlight during the 2025–26 awards period was the successful completion of Building 4, the final phase of Newark Works.
Reaching practical completion in Spring 2026, Building 4 brought the nine year development programme to fruition, delivering two premium open plan office suites of approximately 2,500 sq ft each, with the flexibility to combine them into a 5,000 sq ft headquarters opportunity.
The completed development now provides approximately 40,000 sq ft of high-quality, flexible workspace, offering an inspiring environment for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and creative enterprises to established organisations.
Celebrating heritage through modern workspace
What makes Newark Works particularly special is its ability to combine commercial excellence with heritage led placemaking.
Rather than creating conventional office accommodation, the development celebrates the site’s rich industrial history, retaining original crane rails, exposed steelwork and historic architectural features while introducing contemporary, flexible workspace designed around the needs of today’s businesses.
The result is a distinctive working environment that respects Bath’s industrial past while supporting its future as a thriving commercial centre.
As a key part of the wider Bath Quays regeneration, Newark Works has also helped transform a once neglected and inaccessible industrial site into a vibrant business destination. Improved public realm, enhanced pedestrian connections and new commercial activity have helped reconnect this previously overlooked part of the city with the wider urban landscape.
Today, Newark Works supports business growth, attracts investment and provides a home for a growing business community, contributing to Bath’s long term economic resilience.
A collaborative achievement
Delivering a project of this scale over almost a decade has brought its challenges, including complex heritage constraints, unforeseen building conditions, phased construction, programme changes and the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Through careful planning, commercial management and collaborative problem-solving, MEA has helped maintain the vision for Newark Works throughout, balancing programme, cost, quality and risk to deliver a successful outcome for the client.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our client, TCN UK Limited, and Ferguson Mann Architects for their collaboration, expertise and commitment throughout the project. Their contribution, alongside the hard work of the wider consultant and contractor teams, has been instrumental in bringing Newark Works to life.
For MEA, Newark Works is a fantastic example of how thoughtful regeneration, technical expertise and strong collaboration can unlock the potential of historic buildings, delivering commercially successful developments with lasting benefits for the local community.
We’re incredibly proud to see Newark Works recognised at the Bath Property Awards 2026. A fantastic achievement for everyone involved and a fitting celebration of nine years of hard work, commitment and collaboration.
