The Spectrum Building, High-tech architecture building in West Swindon, United Kingdom
The Spectrum Building features innovative construction techniques with a geometric facade that incorporates glass, steel, and aluminum materials throughout its structure.
Foster and Partners completed this distribution center for Renault in December 1982, marking a significant development in industrial architecture of the early 1980s.
The structure earned Grade II* listed status in 2013, recognizing its contribution to British architectural development and industrial heritage preservation.
Located in West Swindon, the building transformed from an automotive distribution center into a recreational facility with indoor activities and play areas.
The building made an appearance in the 1985 James Bond film 'A View to a Kill', adding cinematographic value to its architectural significance.
Location: West Swindon
Inception: December 1982
Architects: Foster and Partners
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.56710,-1.82433
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27
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