Bridge Mills Office Development, Kendal
The original mills were built in 1906 and used as a sock works . 500 staff and 120 cars had to be accommodated in a new "high tech" environment. The unseen car park was created behind the arched facade of the old works.
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Project details
Title: | Bridge Mills Office Development, Kendal |
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Entr. year: | 1990 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Town: | Kendal, Cumbria (England) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Notes: | New construction in a conservation area |
Building type/ Project type: | industrial heritage |
Former use: | Sock works |
Actual use: | Office building |
Built: | 20th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | The Vis William Partnership |
The Jury's citation: | "For a riverside office development using traditional stone and slate in a rich vocabulary of architectural craftsmanship, harmonising with the surrounding conservation area and its variety of fine historic buildings". |
GPS: | 54°19'48.5"N 2°44'33.9"W |
Description:
The original mills were built in 1906 and used as a sock works . 500 staff and 120 cars had to be accommodated in a new "high tech" environment. The unseen car park was created behind the arched facade of the old works.
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