Heritage & Culture

Honouring the Past, Embracing the Present: Thoughtful Designs for Heritage & Cultural Spaces

Designing for heritage and cultural sites requires a careful balance between respecting history and creating modern, functional spaces that meet today’s needs. At Cooper8, we genuinely enjoy delving into each site’s unique history, uncovering elements and stories that can be thoughtfully woven into contemporary designs. Working with art galleries, museums, listed buildings, and other cultural landmarks, we design spaces that honour their surroundings with sensitivity and purpose.

We understand that heritage sites often present unique challenges, from irregularly shaped kitchens to the intricacies of grade-listed legislation. Knowing precisely how to navigate these challenges without compromising on design, functionality, or quality is something we excel at. These expertise are why we continue to work with prestigious clients, such as English Heritage and Historic England, who trust us time and time again to bring their visions to life – big or small.

Featured Projects

Our featured projects showcase just a few of our esteemed projects.
Click here to view more of our Case Studies over various sectors of the foodservice design industry

St Albans Cathedral

Rievaulx Abbey

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

“The new café has been a great success. We are well above budget on profit and our staff costs are lower than expected. Cooper8 have really delivered an efficient catering space. A well designed and balanced environment to work in and an ambience for our customers to enjoy.”

Jackie ClarkeVisitor Centre Manager, English Heritage Eltham Palace

“We commissioned Cooper8 Ltd to redesign our existing Tea Room. Working closely with us, they came up with a comprehensive scheme, not only the technical layout but the “look and feel”. This was successfully implemented within a tight budget… we have had a very positive reaction from our customers and staff and are looking forward to a great year…”

David BaileyCafé Manager, National Trust Brockhampton

“Cooper8s overall capability and expertise is of the highest standard. They are highly experienced in their profession. They understood and interpreted our requirements exactly and adapted with good humour and great patience the challenges we set. Most importantly, as a character, Simons’ temperament is calm and authoritative, and he considers everything one asks carefully. I could not recommend him more highly”

Julia BannisterOwner, Finns of Chelsea Green

“Cooper8 Ltd have provided us with a first-class service and so far have exceeded expectations in all areas. We look forward to working with them over the coming years.”

Allen GibbonsClient Project Manager, London Borough of Enfield Council

“We worked with Cooper8 in developing and forming our ideas. Their input was highly valuable, practical and creative. They have recently assisted us in gaining a liquor licence for the restaurant. We look forward to working with them again in the future”

Stafford Geohagen,Owner, Jamaican Healthy Eaters, Brixton

“The project was delivered on time and in budget. It is a great success both in its popularity with the students and its revenue creation for the library.”

Stuart RichardsProject Manager, Birmingham University “i” Lounge

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