Reinforced concrete foundation from the 1909 "Hennebique System"

Made:
before 1909

Reinforced concrete foundation from the 1909 "Hennebique System", Michelin Building, Fulham Road, London. The Michelin Building, commissioned by the Michelin Tyre Company Ltd. as their first permanent British headquarters in 1909, opened in 1911. In 1985 Michelin moved out of the building and it was bought by Sir Terence Conran and Paul Hamlyn for a restaurant.

Details

Category:
Building Construction
Object Number:
1986-1478
Measurements:
Overall: 1300 mm x 1230 mm x 1295 mm,
type:
concrete and sample
credit:
Bovis Construction Ltd.

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