St James’s House, Grade II listed office building in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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