Architecture

The Glassworks draws on the industrial and Art Deco heritage of the site, formerly home to Glaxo House. The design pays homage to 1930s industrial architecture through a bold, expressive brick aesthetic. The façade is composed of repeating ribbed brick piers and alternating stack-bonded spandrel panels, laid in bricks. Chamfered corners with stepped, angled detailing articulate the massing and create sculptural junctions between elevations. Horizontal banding across the six-storey brick base subtly suggests a double-height order, reinforcing the rhythm of the façade.

On the east-facing and courtyard elevations, a simpler stretcher bond expression provides a quieter backdrop in response to the adjacent Glaxo House. The canal-facing corner is marked by a striking fourteen-storey tower clad in gold-coloured aluminium, acting as a crown and anchoring the building within the wider masterplan. Metal elements, including PPC aluminium window frames, profiled spandrel panels, louvres, and glazed balustrades, provide contrast to the tactile quality of the brickwork. These refined technical components complement the robust masonry to create a cohesive architectural language that blends industrial character with contemporary performance.

The Glassworks provides a broad mix of apartment types, with generous access to light, views, and outdoor spaces. Podium-level gardens offer semi-private communal areas, while rooftop amenities include a gym, yoga studio, podcast room, lounge and private dining areas. Ground-floor lounges, co-working areas, and a pet spa further support the build to rent lifestyle.