This high quality bespoke structure is known as the 'National Learning Centre' for VOLKSWAGEN Group (UK) Limited whose marques include not only Volkswagen, but also Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Lambourghini and Bugatti. Flagship training facilities included highly serviced workshops and state-of-the-art classrooms as well presentation and vehicle launch areas. RPA Architects carried out in-depth feasibility studies which demonstrated that it was both practically and economically beneficial to re-use a redundant 10,000m2 steel-framed warehouse building rather than demolishing it and re-building. The business perceived significant operational and financial benefits in this unexpected approach and together we developed a more detailed brief to establish and implement a design solution which would result in a truly impressive UK facility. The design and its delivery met all client expectations, transforming a simple portal-framed structure into a modern flagship training facility. The initial development proved so successful that Volkswagen asked us to implement two further phases in order to expand the facility and increase capacity. The National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes has since formed the blueprint for other Volkswagen facilities worldwide.