St James’s House

St James's House is an office building with a concrete structure and extensive glazed curtain walls in Edgbaston. The design combines concrete elements with brick cladding to create bold geometric forms along Frederick Road.

The Engineering and Allied Employer's Federation commissioned architect John Madin to design this building, completed in 1957. Its construction reflects the post-war optimism and modernist thinking of that era.

This structure showcases post-war architectural language through its clean lines and material contrasts that still shape the streetscape today. Its protected status reflects how the city values this approach to building design.

The building remains in good condition and showcases how historic architecture can be preserved while modernizing interior spaces. A comprehensive renovation updated the interiors without altering the external form.

The building was designed with features intended to foster better relations between employers and employees. This workplace philosophy was typical of the 1950s and continues to influence how the interior spaces are organized.

Location: Birmingham

Architects: John Madin

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 52.46990,-1.91690

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20