This industrial development in Erdington utilised a brownfield site – previously an underused car park – to deliver new, contemporary industrial and distribution units that complement the existing industrial park and add value to an existing asset for our client, Hermes Investment Management.

The scheme comprised two industrial/distribution units with a combined floor area of 99,750 sq.ft, including office space at first‑floor level, together with associated car parking and service‑yard areas. The units were positioned on the site to maximise the deliverable floor area, while still providing independently accessed car‑parking areas for the office accommodation and separate service‑yard entrances for HGVs, ensuring clear separation of uses for safety and legibility.

The design broke down the linear elevation through a palette of contrasting cladding colours, creating visual interest and enhancing the architectural quality of the area. The office elements were defined by bold dark‑grey portal features, framing this active part of the scheme.

Extensive landscaping helped to break up the site and soften the overall development and building mass, while also screening the scheme from the adjacent residential properties.