Dimco Buildings, Grade II listed industrial building in White City, London.
Dimco Buildings are two connected brick structures with large arched windows and characteristic industrial design elements from the Victorian manufacturing era. The construction combines load-bearing masonry with exposed steel framework, creating spaces with soaring ceilings and abundant natural light.
Built in 1898, the structures originally operated as a power generation facility supplying electricity to the Central London Railway until operations stopped in 1928. The site then transitioned through various commercial uses before being repurposed as an events venue in recent decades.
The buildings served as filming locations for major Hollywood productions and continue to host entertainment events that celebrate this cinematic past. Visitors can sense this movie history when attending gatherings in the restored industrial spaces.
The buildings sit directly beside Westfield London shopping center, making them easy to locate within the White City area. The east section now operates as a flexible event space, and the Victorian architectural features remain visible throughout the interior.
These were among the earliest surviving structures built specifically to generate electricity for the London Underground system. Their pioneering role in powering one of the world's first rapid transit networks gives them considerable technical and historical value.
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