The Hoover Building

Perivale, London

Conversion of Grade II* Listed Art-Deco former factory building to 67,000 sq ft superstore and 60,000 sq ft commercial offices with 750 space surface and underground car park. A considered re-use of a national landmark building.

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Scheme History

Probably the most widely known example of 1930's Art Deco industrial architecture, the Hoover factory was described by Nicholas Pevsner in 1951 as 'perhaps the most offensive of the modernistic atrocities along this road of typical by-pass factories'. However in later years the complex attracted a dedicated following.

The original Grade II* listed buildings are now considered to be a national landmark on the A40 western approach to London. L+S+H had been working on the restoration of The Hoover Building prior to its acquisition by Tesco. The architectural philosophy from the outset was to retain the front facade to the A40 and rationalise later manufacturing buildings to the rear to enable the buildings re-use. The Tesco store built into the rear of the retained elements enters fully into the spirit of the existing building, adapting and extending its Art Deco vocabulary. The buildings’ evolution continues with rooftop space being converted into luxury apartments.

Awards

Civic Trust Award - Commendation