Rediscovering Industrial Character in the Heart of Lewes

This project reimagines a former industrial unit in central Lewes, sensitively updating a 1990s residential conversion that had lost much of its original character. REAFE STUDIO restored the historic frontage by reinstating the original brick piers and relocating the garage doors to their proper position. New heritage-inspired double doors and Crittall-style windows bring light and architectural clarity to the elevation. Inside, we opened up the ground floor and introduced a bespoke timber-and-glass wall designed to showcase the owner’s Alfa Romeo as a feature within the space. A conservation-led, design-driven transformation respectful of its industrial heritage.