Steelwork creating prestigious Cotswolds shopping destination

Structural steelwork is playing a crucial role in the construction of the Cotswolds Designer Outlet in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

Working on behalf of the client Robert Hitchins and main contractor Bouygues UK, William Haley Engineering is fabricating, supplying and erecting 1,300t of steelwork for the project.

Due to open in Spring 2025, the project is said to be ideally positioned, as it is located on the edge of the much-visited Cotswolds and adjacent to junction 9 of the M5 and A46 trunk road.

Cotswolds Designer Outlet will be delivered in phases, and when fully complete, it will create a 17,187m² destination with up to 90 high-quality fashion, lifestyle and food & beverage brands.

Designed by architects Roberts Limbrick, the scheme’s design has been influenced by the area’s architectural surroundings and inspired by local materials to create a contemporary village style, which is said to balance modern with traditional.

To this end, the design of the project features 18 separate steel-framed buildings. Each of the buildings can be sub-divided into a number of separate units, depending on client demands. At present, phase one’s buildings will be divided into 55 units in total.

Creating this high-end village environment, a number of cladding finishes will be used on the structures, including stone, slate and brickwork. Topping the buildings, various styles and forms of pitched roofs are used, further enhancing the desired look.