Kaner Olette Wins RIBA South East Award
Announced in May 2025, Kaner Olette is pleased to be the recipient of a RIBA South East Award. The jury said:
"The Knepp Wilding Kitchen and Shop has been born out of a collection of decaying and underused farmyard buildings to offer the missing piece in the Knepp experience. It provides visitors with an opportunity to refuel and reflect on their visit, enjoying the farm produce (both animal and vegetable) and supporting the Knepp project.
The architect carved the new venue out of buildings and yards, with selective demolition and retention, to create a car park, shop/entrance, courtyard/garden and restaurant/café supported by service access and storage. The courtyard is currently bounded by buildings on three sides, with a potential fourth building under consideration for the courtyard’s west side; this would become an important final piece, providing a venue for talks, exhibitions and interpretation, currently loosely accommodated within the shop."
