Baskerville House

Baskerville House is an Art Deco office building located on Centenary Square in Birmingham's central business district. The seven-story structure features a double-height reception area with large windows that flood the interior with natural light.

The site originally held John Baskerville's residence until the city council purchased the land in 1919 for a civic development project. The building itself was constructed as part of this larger effort to create a modern city center.

The building displays refined 1930s design features with Portland stone facades and symmetrical window patterns that catch the eye. These Art Deco details give the structure a sense of order and proportion that shaped how people think about modern office design.

The building is accessible and features multiple elevators for moving between levels throughout the structure. Visitors can navigate easily thanks to the bright entry area and well-organized interior layout.

Outside the building stands a sculpture called 'Industry and Genius' featuring bronze and stone letters spelling 'Virgil' in tribute to typographer John Baskerville. This artwork connects the site's past to its present-day purpose.

Location: Birmingham

Architects: Thomas Cecil Howitt

Architectural style: Art Deco

Website: http://baskervillehouse.com

GPS coordinates: 52.48005,-1.90751

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02