Brickmaker cements £180,000 London work

A brickmaker has cemented its reputation with a £180,000 capital deal. 

York Handmade Brick Company has supplied 200,000 blocks to the 25 Baker Street development, in London’s West End.

Featuring a 200,00sq ft office, the scheme – a joint venture between Derwent London and The Portman Estate – also includes 42 apartments, ten affordable units, retail space and a public arcade.

David Armitage, chair at York Handmade Brick Company, which is based in Alne, near Easingwold, North Yorkshire, said: “This is a very important commission for us. 

“Baker Street is one of the most famous streets in the whole of London, and 25 Baker Street is a landmark development.

“It also marks more than a decade of our involvement in reshaping the look of England’s capital city. 

“During the past 14 years, we have provided the bricks for some of London’s most stunning new buildings, successfully completing commissions at Lancer Square, Cadence, the Shard, London Bridge Station and London Bridge Place.

“It is wonderful to have a little bit of Yorkshire in the heart of the capital.”

Mike Taylor, principal at Hopkins Architects, which designed 25 Baker Street, added: “We were looking for a brick that fitted into the Georgian heritage setting.

“York Handmade gave us a subtle variation of colour and texture, and the elongated shape provides an elegant modern appearance.”

25 Baker Street is expected to be completed next year.

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