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West Swindon, United Kingdom

The Spectrum Building (formerly The Renault Distribution Centre)

West Swindon, United Kingdom

The Spectrum Building (formerly The Renault Distribution Centre)
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The Spectrum Building in West Swindon is a high-tech structure designed by Norman Foster of Foster Associates and completed in 1982 for Renault's UK distribution operations. Originally known as the Renault Distribution Centre, it exemplifies the high-tech architectural style that Foster championed during this period. After Renault's departure in 2001, the building was renamed The Spectrum Building. English Heritage granted it Grade II* listed status in 2013, recognizing its architectural significance. In 2025, it was converted into a manufacturing facility for unmanned aerial vehicles by the Portuguese defence corporation Tekever.

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Grade II* listed building
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West Swindon, United Kingdom

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