the By Brook and several existing buildings, including Box Mill, a 200-year-old water mill that had been converted to offices in the 1950s. Gabriel purchased the site and its buildings from Spafax in 1987. Gabriel's vision for the new studio was a unified space where everyone could work together, where musicians aren't separated from the engineer or producer. Additionally, he wanted these creative spaces to have elements of light, air, and water. Working with architectural design firm FCBStudios, the existing buildings were converted and a new building ('The Big Room') was added. The new complex provided both recording studio facilities and residential accommodations. Clients Notable clients of Real World Studios include A-ha, Stereophonics, Seal, James, Reef, Therapy?, Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Placebo, Van Morrison, Beyoncé, Natalie Duncan, Björk, Black Grape, Coldplay, Mumford & Sons, Idles, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Paolo Nutini, Robert Plant, The Vamps, Paloma Faith, Rag'n'Bone Man, Tom Jones, New Order, Kasabian, Katie Melua, Kylie Minogue, Laura Marling, Pixies, Sade, Sia, Blue October, Harry Styles, Maggie Rogers, Marillion, The 1975, Foals and Indigo Girls. Real World Studios has been host to film and TV projects including Quantum of Solace, The Golden Compass, Green Zone and The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. References External links Real World Records BBC Wiltshire: Real World Studios video tour Video Feature: SOS visits Real World Studios FeildenCleggBradleyStudios – Real World Studios Recording studios in England Peter Gabriel Real World Records albums Box, Wiltshire