Ibex House, Art Deco office building in City of London, United Kingdom.
Ibex House is an Art Deco office building in the City of London with an elongated H-shaped structure rising 11 floors. Black and buff faience cladding forms continuous horizontal bands across the facade, interrupted by strips of continuous windows on all sides.
Designed and constructed between 1935 and 1937 by architects Fuller, Hall and Foulsham, the building emerged during the rise of Modernist architecture in Britain. The project coincided with a period when commercial structures were being reimagined with new design approaches that challenged traditional building practices.
The building embodies the Streamline Moderne style of the 1930s, with curved corners and geometric patterns that define its exterior. These design features remain visually distinctive on the street and reflect how commercial spaces were reimagined during that era.
Located on Minories, the building combines office spaces with ground-level retail units, making it a mixed-use structure. The central City location ensures good accessibility and visibility for those visiting or working in the area.
The central section features a distinctive tall narrow window extending the full height, topped with a rectangular keystone lintel and flanked by curved glazed bays on the northern and southern sides. This arrangement creates a visually balanced focal point that stands out when approaching the building from the street.
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