Calmsden Workspace, Cotswolds
Photography: Studio Ferg
Farms all over the UK continue their push to diversify, but some go that extra mile. Situated in the Cotswolds just north of Cirencester, Calmsden Workspace is one such location.
Calmsden Farm have opened their gates to a wider community, providing multi-use spaces for artisans, co-workers and commercial ventures.
From farm buildings to workspaces
The busy working farm benefits from an array of machinery sheds, old parlours and outbuildings that are no longer in use for their original purpose, so the owners have cleverly made the most of every building to expand Calmsden into a workspace hub. Four buildings have been given a new lease of life as vibrant offices and workshops overlooking a wild valley of fields, flowers and wildlife. Trainspotters vintage industrial lighting has been used across these buildings to complement their modern rustic aesthetic.
The lighting, building by building
The Cowshed uses Czech pendants in a specific ribbed finish, as does the Threshing Barn. The Threshing Barn is also where the Classic Factory Light in grey hangs from the oak vaulted ceilings. The old horse and cart shed, now the East Building, and the great new-build Dutch Barn use Czech Sawmill pendants to complement the pared-back serenity of the rural workspaces.
In total Trainspotters provided over 30 lights for the project, all vintage. These were restored and refurbished to include all new wiring and hanging kit whilst maintaining their historical integrity. Trainspotters delivered the lights in person to ensure every light reached its destination in perfect condition.
Lights used in this project
- Giant Czech Pendant with Ribbed Shade – Cowshed and Threshing Barn
- Classic Factory Pendant Light – Grey Originals – Threshing Barn
- Vintage Czech Sawmill Pendants – East Building and Dutch Barn
Vintage Czech Sawmill pendants currently in stock: Czech Sawmill Pendant Light MK I – Convex Glass. See more in our Office & Workspace Lighting and Vintage & Reclaimed Lighting collections.
Photographs courtesy of Studio Ferg
