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The Depot
UK
The Depot

A living tribute to the area’s past, subtly shaped through inspirational design

ClientYoungs Pubs P.L.C.
Studio team Birmingham, UK
Size100 seats
Set at the heart of Kidbrooke Village, Surrey, The Depot is more than a neighbourhood pub. It’s a place shaped by history, purpose, and belonging. Its name is a quiet nod to the site’s former life as a WWII storage depot for RAF barrage balloons, an overlooked chapter of local history, we have thoughtfully brought back into focus.

Reclaimed industrial fittings to reflect a military-inspired detailing.

Storytelling Through Interior Design

Rather than recreate the past, our design vision allows it to surface naturally. The storytelling here is subtle and grounded, revealed through material choices, texture, and tone. Reclaimed industrial fittings sit alongside softer, military-inspired detailing, creating an interior that feels contemporary yet deeply rooted familiar without local nostalgia.

Brand Rooted in Kidbrooke

The name itself became a powerful anchor. Not simply a name, but a point of local connection, which informed the brand’s voice, visual language, and emotional intent. The result is a pub that feels intrinsically tied to its place, a part of Kidbrooke’s evolving story, shaped by where it’s been and where it’s going.

Genuinely Connecting A Community

The Depot is about people and local community. Designed as a calm, welcoming setting for everyday moments, it brings neighbours together in a space that feels effortless and honest. Proof that when history is handled with care, it doesn’t weigh a place down—it gives it meaning.

Key Features

Every design choice helps tell the story of a site once tied to national defence.
The name nods to its former life as a WWII storage depot for RAF barrage balloons.
Historical references are gently layered into the textures, materials, and visual cues of the space
Memorabilia grounded in the past but relevant to the present.
RAF barrage balloon mural is a nod to it’s past life.

The name nods to its former life as a WWII storage depot for RAF barrage balloons.

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