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Project
TIPTON & COSELEY BUILDING SOCIETY
The Practices known achievements
in obtaining Central Government grant aid prompted an enquiry
from the Board of Tipton & Coseley Building Society who
were interested in purchasing a site for their new headquarters
in Tipton. Their existing premises, built in the mid-1960's,
did not possess the space needed for future expansion and
the site constraints prevented any possible extension.
Building Design Practice submitted an application for City
Grant to the Department of the Environment which resulted
in a grant being obtained to make the development possible
and subsequently the site was purchased from the Local Authority.
Planning Permission for the 8,000 sq. ft. offices and main
banking hall was obtained in August 1991 and construction
commenced in October 1991.
The facades were designed using traditional brickwork detailing
enhanced with distinctive features, such as the Victorian
clock and roof cupola, in response to the historical townscape
of the area. The interior of the building was fully designed
by the Practice and comprises a spacious banking hall with
the most modern security facilities available, main office
areas fitted throughout with computer access floors and high
quality staff and training facilities. The overall plan strategy
allows for a 4,000 sq. ft. future extension.
All the internal finishes and colours were carefully chosen
to give a relaxed atmosphere whilst still maintaining a clear
corporate image. This same image is to be repeated throughout
all the Tipton & Coseley branch offices. A spacious area
at the rear surrounded by good quality landscaping provides
the customers with parking facilities linked to a rear entrance
into the banking hall suite. Local people have praised the
new building for the way in which it has transformed the High
Street in Tipton.
The building was officially opened in October 1992 by the
Right Honourable Betty Boothroyd MP, Speaker of the House
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