Canada House

Canada House, a Grade II listed Art Nouveau warehouse in Manchester, has been both our home and a long-term care project since 2016. Designed in 1909 for H. S. Booth & Company Ltd, it remains one of the city’s most distinctive Edwardian warehouses. We have worked closely with architects and craftspeople to repair, adapt and better understand the building — balancing its historic fabric with the needs of a contemporary workplace.

Client

LJ Partnership, Savills, Grosvenor OEI Limited

Location

Manchester

Designation

Grade II

Year

2016 – Present

What we did

Our involvement began with heritage consultancy and design advice to revisit the building’s 1990s refurbishment, aiming to create flexible, comfortable workspaces within the historic fabric. We supported further listed building consents, including the repair and restoration of the terracotta façade. We collaborated with Shaws of Darwen to design new roof caps that maintain the original detail. We also secured consent for secondary glazing, improving environmental performance while preserving character.

the outcome

Canada House continues as a lively, adaptable workplace rooted in its past. Its renewal demonstrates how careful repair and thoughtful design can sustain the spirit and craftsmanship of Manchester’s industrial buildings, keeping them part of the city’s working life today.

services we provided

Heritage Consultancy

Heritage and significance appraisals

Heritage statements

Planning and listed building consent applications

Design guidance for historic buildings

Consultation with heritage bodies and authorities

Architecture and Surveying

Schedules of work and technical specifications

other contributors

Architects

OBI

Wighton Architects

Jackson Downes

AXI

Photographer

Ben Dale

Next project:

Manchester Town Hall