Offices built post-war

[Vivienne14]

English heritage has named two Birmingham offices in its list of top 14 offices built post-WW2. A favourite of mine, Alpha Tower. The other not so sure. Never heard of it or seen it before - St James's House, for Engineering and Allied Employers. Viv.

https://heritagecalling.com/2015/01...t-war-offices-designed-by-leading-architects/

 

[BernardR]

If you head towards the City from Edgbaston cricket ground where the road splits around the church you pass it as you head towards the Hagley Road.

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[Vivienne14]

Thanks Bernard. That helped, it's on the corner of Frederick Road and St. James's Road. Now had a look on Streetview, can't get a full view as the building is surrounded by shrubs and trees. Looking at the exterior of St. James's House I wondered why it's gained listed status but a couple of detailed shots show some interesting features





And exterior Streeviews





Viv.

 

[Vivienne14]

And the Birmingham Post report of the new Birmingham listings. It was claimed the layout of St. James's building was designed to forge relations between employers and employees. Viv.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/ne...am-central-library-architect-receives-8528592