Metropolitan House (also known as 1 Hagley Road after its address; design by John Madin)
Built to a design by John Madin, it is home to many businesses including employment agencies, financial organisations and a major public transport operator.
Designed in 1960 by John H.D. Madin and Partners (partner in charge, D.V. Smith, project architects Ronald E. Cordin and Ramon K. Wood).
Originally built in 1965 to a design by John Madin, it was refurbished in 2003 to a design by Richard Johnson & Associates to give it a more fashionable appearance.
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Designed by John Madin, it is of the Brutalist style, contrasting the traditional Victorian architectural styles in the immediate area.