The Battleship Building

The Battleship Building was built as a maintenance depot for British Rail and occupies a very visible site near an elevated section of the Westway. Dilapidated for many years, the building was converted into offices in 2000 by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects. A more recent fit-out of the ground floor makes the most of the double-height space and striking, Art Deco staircase. As part of Open House London 2011, The Battleship Building is open on September 17 10am-5pm, last entry 4.30pm.