Stockwell Garage, Bus depot and Grade II* listed building in Stockwell, London Borough of Lambeth, England.
Stockwell Garage is a bus depot in London's Lambeth area and a listed historic building. It houses numerous Transport for London buses and features large glass panels that allow natural light to flood the interior spaces.
The building was constructed between 1952 and 1953 by architects Adie, Button and Partners with Thomas Bilbow during London's post-war reconstruction. It was built when concrete became a practical alternative as other building materials were in short supply.
The structure represents a milestone in British industrial architecture, incorporating concrete design solutions during the 1950s steel shortage in the United Kingdom.
The site is most active on weekdays when buses are being prepared for daily routes. The building is viewable from outside, but the interior is not open to the public for tours.
The roof is a remarkable engineering achievement from the time of its completion in 1953. It spans a large area without internal supports, a feature that made it a model for later industrial buildings.
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