Bracken House

The Financial Times is a newspaper publisher housed in a listed building in the City of London, United Kingdom. The facade combines pink sandstone walls with bronze windows, a copper roof, and a modern glass section linking two traditional wings.

Albert Richardson designed the building in 1955 as the newspaper's headquarters, and it became the first post-war structure granted listed status in 1987. The publisher later moved to new premises, but the architecture remains a testament to press history.

An astronomical clock above the Cannon Street entrance shows Winston Churchill's face at the center of a golden sunburst. This design recalls the strong ties between British journalism and political life.

Three basement levels with technical rooms and parking lie beneath office floors that use raised flooring for cables and ducts. Visitors can view the exterior and entrance from the street, but interior access is generally restricted.

The architecture blends Italian palazzo elements with modern steel components, including a load-bearing metal and glass facade arranged in four-story bays. This combination was unusual for mid-20th-century London and influenced later office construction.

Location: City of London

Location: London

Inception: 1955

Architects: Albert Richardson, Hopkins Architects, Michael Hopkins

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Industry: journalism

Address: Friday Street 1, EC4 [7C 62] London

Website: https://ftchinese.com

GPS coordinates: 51.51240,-0.09626

Latest update: December 3, 2025 07:07