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Arding & Hobbs

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This project showcases the meticulous restoration, refurbishment and extension of a landmark Grade II Listed building, orginally a purpose-built department store from 1910, situated at the heart of Clapham Junction.

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Richard Chivers
photo_credit Richard Chivers
Richard Chivers
photo_credit Richard Chivers
Richard Chivers

It now houses a ground floor retail hub and characterful workspace for 1000 people, with a new roof terrace offering panoramic views of London.

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Layers of non-original building fabric were peeled away to reveal historic features, including the spectacular stained-glass dome and large barrerl-vaulted stained-glass roof previously concealed by many layers of paint.

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Richard Chivers
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Richard Chivers
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MSCASB121 Multicolor... and MSCASB113 Multicolou... by In Opera Group

Project data

Project Year
2023
Primary Building Material
Other
Building Area
158127 sq ft

Arding & Hobbs

Arding & Hobbs
Richard Chivers

Arding & Hobbs is a spectacular Grade II listed department store by Clapham Junction, it is now reimagined and extended to provide a mix of retail and leisure spaces on the lower floors with contemporary workspace above.


This much-loved landmark building is fully restored and extended to attract new non-city businesses. Built to BREEAM excellent standards, our MSCASB121 Multicolor Chiaro honed and MSCASB113 Multicolour Nero honed, terrazzo were specified for the reception flooring, step treads and skirting, both products have EPD certification. The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is more than just a report - it's a certification of our commitment to sustainability. It precisely reports a product's environmental impact across its entire lifecycle, adhering to EN 15804, ISO 14025, and other international standards for credibility and reliability.

Brand description

​IN OPERA Group - are leading specialists in terrazzo, porcelain and natural stone surfaces and one of the largest suppliers in Great Britain. We work closely with architects and firms in charge of projects, such as Heathrow and Gatwick International Airports, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Academy of Arts and other iconic sites and buildings.

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