Walkers Logistics Dakota Building
Walker Logistics new development near Swindon is a state-of-the-art 12,000m² industrial facility that blends modern logistics infrastructure with historical preservation.
Located at the historic RAF and USAAF Membury Airfield, the site will feature advanced office and staff amenities, expansive industrial space, and a unique aircraft museum. The museum, open to the public will showcase a rich collection of artifacts, photographs, and exhibits that commemorate the airfield’s wartime legacy.
The project did face a few challenges, including the relatively rural location making it difficult to secure sufficient utilities, dark‑sky requirements complicating the external lighting strategy, and the unique combination of offices, warehouse space and a museum introducing an additional layer of complex and varied design requirements.
The building is designed with a strong focus on sustainability and will achieve net‑zero carbon emissions from both regulated and unregulated energy sources. This will be delivered through the integration of high‑efficiency air source heat pumps (ASHPs) and photovoltaic (PV) technology. Targeting Net Zero in Operation, the project is also aiming to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating.
