| Architect |
Robinson Group
- in-house architect |
| Date
Built |
1964 |
| Location |
The corner of
Redcliff Street and Victoria Street |
| Description |
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| One Redcliff
Street was originally known as Robinson
House, since it was home to E. S. & A.
Robinson manufacturers of paper and
packaging. It was Bristol's first true
tower block offering 15 storeys of office
space to its owners. The Pevsner Guide says that, "A custom-built post-war office block of such architectural quality is a rarity outside London, although from the first it has been criticized for its siting." The criticism was apparently centered around its proximity and lack of sympathetic style towards its 17th century neighbours as well as the fact that it was a dominant feature of city views in all directions. The guide describes the building as having a, "... fully-glazed foyer behind external columns. Crisp structural mullions and pre-cast wall panels finished with white Carrara marble aggregate. Bronze-framed glazing set behind the openings, creating shadow and depth."  The building's
website says that it offers, "...
great quality air conditioned space
of up to 10,400 sq ft on a single
floor, together with excellent on
site parking." It adds
that, "... this is a building
where it really does pay to look
inside."
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One
Redcliffe Street, Bristol, UK
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