The John Clare Trust required us to design and build a visitors centre for the public, incorporating a cafe, shop and exhibition space. To re-design and renovate the John Clare cottage into a learning experience for educational tours with artifacts which links to the visitors centre, with an external trail around the land. We were able to use our creativity and flair for this centre creating an atmosphere that visitors feel comfortable in, with a focal point for meetings and educational tours for students. The cottage has stone floors, lime-washed walls and ceilings and natural wood floor beams to re-create the vision of John Clare’s cottage. The design incorporates a striking opening reception area for visitors to ensure their first impressions are of strong anticipation.The entrance lobby creates a link from the ‘old’ to the ‘new’ architecture simulating the time throughout history to the present day. In order to give better access to the exhibition space we created a new visitor's path that flows through the centre allowing guests clear and simple negotiation.