Test Valley Borough Council approved the new Arrival Building last month, which will replace the track’s existing two-storey control tower and café building.
It will have a gross internal space of 874m², and will feature a restaurant, bar, outside terrace and control tower, combining hospitality, heritage.
The practice says it will ‘improve functionality for visitors, teams, and staff’ and that the design reflects Thruxton’s ‘dual heritage of motorsport and aviation’.
The site was originally built in 1942 as an RAF airfield and was used in the D-Day landings as a base for troop-carrying aircraft and gliders. It was taken out of commission in 1946 and began hosting motorsports in 1950. It describes itself as the UK’s fastest race circuit.
Matt Architecture said: ‘The building draws inspiration from the aerodynamic forms and construction of classic aircraft, notably the de Havilland Mosquito and the raw metal finish of lightweight unpainted racing cars – expressed through sustainable materials, exposed plywood structures, and curved metal cladding.
‘The design balances innovation with respect for the site’s character, referencing its World War II origins while meeting the demands of a 21st-century venue.’
Construction is expected to start in the first quarter of next year and be completed by September.
