The automotive industry has a significant place in British culture. However, its reputation has suffered due to high CO2 emissions, discouraging petrol-powered engines. This threatens the use of classic cars.

The Classic Car Retrofit Centre offers a solution. By replacing petrol engines with batteries, these vehicles become environmentally friendly while retaining their original appearance. Retrofitting also challenges the future of mobility, suggesting it may be more efficient than building new electric cars and their additional infrastructure.

I aimed to design a building that celebrates the retrofitting process, acting as a community centre for enthusiasts. The garages are repurposed into retrofitting workshops accessible from the street. The upper floor consists of a dynamic showroom where one can appreciate the cars and learn about the retrofitting process. The building also serves as a members' club, hosting events celebrating classic car retrofitting. In the summer, members race their cars on the street, while the showroom space transforms into a public viewing area. A courtyard with a retractable fabric roof accommodates year-round events.