The Hoover Building

The Hoover Building

Hoover factory, Western Ave, Perivale – Wallis, Gilbert & Partners – 1931-38 The best building in world ever – the Art Deco factory fan’s Mecca – no more words necessary. Enjoy…

India of Inchinnan

India of Inchinnan

India of Inchinnan, Renfrewshire – 1929 – Thomas Wallis of Wallis, Gilbert and Partners Built on the site of a former airship construction station, where they built the R34 airship, which made the first ever transatlantic air crossing in both directions in 1919.  The new art deco factory site was opened in 1930 and India Tyre and […]

Gillette Factory, Brentford

Pickles at Gillette Corner

Gillette Factory, Gillette Corner, Brentford – Sir Banister Fletcher – 1936 This is was the last factory on the Great West Road, “Golden Mile”, to be occupied by the original company it was built for. Built for Gillette, the razor manufacturer, the design of the building frontage is said to resemble a razor. Sadly, Gillette finally […]