160 Tooley Street

160 Tooley Street is a six-story building in Bermondsey that combines preserved Victorian warehouses with a contemporary office block. The structure blends traditional brick facades with modern glass elements, creating a visual contrast that reflects how the site has evolved over time.

Before 2008, the site housed the headquarters of Hobson and Sons, which manufactured military uniforms and equipment for the armed forces. The demolition of this factory and construction of the new complex marked a major shift from industrial production to administrative use in this area.

War memorials from Camberwell Town Hall were transferred to 160 Tooley Street, where Bishop Christopher Chessun performed a rededication ceremony in March 2013.

The building sits on a main street and is easily accessible by public transport, with several bus stops and a subway station nearby. Visitors can view the architecture from the street and surrounding areas, though the interior office space is not open to the public.

The building features hollow precast concrete columns that function as air distribution channels, moving air from the roof system down through the floors. This clever engineering approach integrates environmental control directly into the structural support system itself.

Location: London

GPS coordinates: 51.50340,-0.08070

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44