Company's new Headquarters
Situated near Goodwood on the south coast of England, the new headquarters has a noble heritage: the land forms part of the estate of the Earl of March. Close by, the horse racing track, private air strip, race track, golf course and the historic Goodwood House, provide opportunities to enjoy the locality for both our employees and our customers. The site chosen for the brand new, purpose-designed manufacturing plant and headquarters met all criteria laid down at the birth of the project. Created by award winning architects Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners, the Rolls-Royce facilities are set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and include the largest single span 'green' roof in Europe. Covered with many thousand cedum plants that change colour with the seasons, the site blends perfectly into its surroundings. Water draining off the roof is channelled into a landscaped lake which, in turn, drives a pump that powers air conditioning units for the buildings. Inside, the working environment is inspirational. Light and spacious, it is perfect for a manufacturing process that blends the latest technology with the traditional craft skills found in the wood and leather shops. The intention was to create a finely crafted, contemporary building that works in harmony with its natural setting. In this way the new manufacturing plant and head office reflect the ethos behind the Rolls-Royce name, where technology and tradition are brought together with exceptional results. Nicholas Grimshaw, Architec

The other Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce plc is the second-largest aircraft engine maker in the world, behind General Electric's GE Aircraft Engines division. Rolls-Royce's aerospace business makes commercial and military gas turbine engines for military, airline, and corporate aircraft customers worldwide. In the US, the company makes engines for regional and corporate jets, helicopters, and turboprop aircraft. Rolls-Royce also constructs and installs power generation systems and is one of world's largest makers of marine propulsion systems. Rolls-Royce plc has not manufactured cars since 1971. Current production is undertaken by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd., part of the BMW Group.