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4 unusual facts about John Madin


Five Ways, Birmingham

Metropolitan House (also known as 1 Hagley Road after its address; design by John Madin)

Metropolitan House

Built to a design by John Madin, it is home to many businesses including employment agencies, financial organisations and a major public transport operator.

Post and Mail building, Birmingham

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).

Quayside Tower

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.


103 Colmore Row

Designed by John Madin, it is of the Brutalist style, contrasting the traditional Victorian architectural styles in the immediate area.


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