Cameron Bosque Brooks Architects, known as CBBA, have opened up their offices at the old HSBC bank building, now known as The Property Vault.
To celebrate, the team held an opening party to welcome businesses from across the area to their new base on Market Hill.
Grant Cameron, the director at CBBA, said it was “exciting” to restore the former HSBC bank into a “great space to do business”.
The HSBC branch in St Ives closed its doors on April 18, 2023, and was one of 114 banks to do so in the space of five months.
The opening party at the Property Vault.(Image: Duncan Smith)
Now, however, the space has been transformed by the local architects.
The architects stripped back the old banking hall to give it a new purpose, all while retaining its historic character.
“We’ve incorporated our studio, meeting rooms and a welcoming entrance area, as well as a state-of-the-art VR room in the former bank vault, that will help our clients visualise their building projects long before they’re built”, said Grant.
Cameron Bosque Brooks Architects have worked on a number of local projects and specialise in residential, heritage and commercial architecture.
The company “reimagine workspaces, create homes filled with light, and preserve the character of historic buildings”.
Speaking at the launch party for the Property Vault, Grant said: “It’s more than just an office for us though, as this opening party proves – we can now act as a creative and business hub where people can come to meet and share ideas.
“It’s a great space for that.
“We hope to collaborate with more businesses for future events, and continue to contribute positively to the local business community.”
The Property Vault is located at 17A Market Hill in St Ives.
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