As masterplanner and lead architect at Silverstone Circuit since 2002, cube_design was heavily involved in the design development and construction of the recently completed Hilton Garden Inn. The hotel was originally identified as part of the 2007 Development Brief and subsequent Outline Planning Applications approved in 2011 and 2018.
Jane Lock-Smith, Silverstone’s architect and planning consultant, worked closely with Bricks Capital Ltd. and their architect, KKA Architecture, to develop a hotel that would provide the circuit with a dynamic and creative accommodation offering.
The hotel provides 200 bedrooms over four floors, with dining facilities. It is situated alongside Hamilton Straight and mirrors The Wing conference facility opposite. Direct access is provided to The Wing via an enclosed pedestrian bridge over the track.
There is also a newly erected roof terrace bar, with panoramic views across the circuit.
| Location | Towcester, Northamptonshire |
| Client | Silverstone Heritage Ltd. |
| RIBA Work Stages | 0 - 7 |
| Project status | Completed |
| cube_design team | Jane Lock-Smith, Ellie Trotman, Wayne Dooley |
| Awards | Winner of CE East Midlands Awards 2020 for Conservation and Regeneration |
| Tagged | Play |
Jane Lock-Smith Bsc(Hons) BArchDist RIBA FFB MCIARB
Managing Director
Jane Lock-Smith can boast an extremely broad range of experience. Since establishing the practice in 2002, Jane has been instrumental to the successful delivery of numerous projects. A significant number of which have won architectural awards; a reflection of Jane and cube_design’s continued commitment to professionalism, excellent design & a passion for creating stimulating environments for learning.
Jane believes that meaningful client involvement is fundamental to the success of projects. Her dedication to producing excellent architecture is recognised by her role within the BSF programme, as a member of the CABE Design Review Panel, and as a RIBA Client Design Advisor.
Ellie Trotman BA(Hons)
Architectural Assistant
Ellie joins us for her Part 1 placement, following qualification from the Arts University Bournemouth. Throughout her three years of study, Ellie has completed projects of a range of scales and concepts, particularly those within the urban realm. These projects have taken focus on improving a sense of community through the architecture itself, whilst simultaneously aiming to promote a more sustainable future for both the end user and the wider community. These concepts have been explored through materiality, integration of green spaces, as well as an acknowledgment to the longevity of the building.
Prior to her architectural studies, Ellie trained full-time at the Royal Ballet School in London. During this time, she trained and performed professionally in classical ballet.
Wayne Dooley BA(Hons)
Senior Graphic Visualiser
Wayne joined cube_design in June 2013, having graduated from Birmingham City University in 2010. He is a skilled architectural visualiser; proficient in a range of 3D software including Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max, Sketchup Pro and Twinmotion. Wayne is formally qualified in technical illustration and graphic design.
Wayne specialises in the production of cube_design’s 3D visualisations from the initial concept massing studies and stylised visuals to full photo-realistic montages for all of the practice’s projects.
Wayne has recently developed his visualisation skills using the latest Real-Time rendering technology and honed his skills in Lightroom for enhanced photographic content.
