Heelis is the central office of the

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, in

Swindon Swindon () is a town and unitary authority with Borough status in the United Kingdom, borough status in Wiltshire, England. As of the 2021 Census, the population of Swindon was 201,669, making it the largest town in the county. The Swindon un ...

, Wiltshire, England. Heelis was the married name of

Beatrix Potter Helen Beatrix Potter (, 28 July 186622 December 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as ''The Tale of Peter Rabbit'', which was he ...

, one of the key figures in the early history of the National Trust. It was built in 2005 by

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (also known as FCBStudios) is a British architectural design firm, established in 1978, with offices in Bath, London, Manchester, Belfast and Edinburgh. The firm is known for its pioneering work in sustainable desi ...

. It is considered one of the greenest office buildings in England, incorporating silent, natural ventilation and open-plan meeting spaces.

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File:National Trust headquarters, Swindon.jpg, View of the National Trust Headquarters looking East File:National Trust headquarters - geograph.org.uk - 309660.jpg, View of the National Trust Headquarters looking West File:Swindon ... bike park for the National Trust headquarters. - Flickr - BazzaDaRambler.jpg, Bike Park at the National Trust Headquarters File:Beatrix Potter wiki.jpg, Beatrix Heelis (née Potter), a key figure in the early days of the National Trust

References

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Heelis
at nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust properties in Wiltshire Buildings and structures in Swindon 2005 establishments in England Office buildings completed in 2005