The Department Store Studios
Designed by architecture firm Squire & Partners as an extension to their own existing office space, The Department Store Studios is a modern co-working building which features a blend of red toned bricks supplied by Taylor Maxwell and installed by subcontractors Lyons and Annoot.
The £7.9m project's design focused on a contemporary reimagination of the existing Edwardian architecture on Bellefield Road where the building is located. By utilising a blend of three red bricks, including snap headers, alongside white mortar and stone lintels, the architects have created a striking and stand out build within the local vernacular.
By frequently alternating snap headers, a unique visual aesthetic was achieved. The snap headers also provided an essential design element of stability, which meant that the building did not require a cavity and could instead rely on a more traditional construction approach.
Since completion, the project has won in the Commercial and Sustainability categories at the 2022 Brick Development Association (BDA) Brick Awards, as well as being shortlisted for a London Regional Award at the 2024 RIBA Awards.
Taylor Maxwell
For over 60 years, Taylor Maxwell have been providing timber and external facade products to the construction industry, working with architects, contractors, merchants and manufacturers. We have a national coverage of sales offices and product showrooms.
