Reg.Nr. 90/UK/052

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
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.