An 'unapologetically futuristic' Sainsbury's built in the 1980s has become the first purpose-built supermarket to be given Grade II listed status - and is now prized as an excellent example of High Tech architecture.
The store, in Camden, north London, is part of the Grand Union Complex built in 1986-88 and was designed by architects Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners, the brains behind London Bridge station.
It was part of a scheme to transform a former industrial site in the heart of Camden Town, which included a terrace of houses facing the canal which has now also been listed at Grade II.
The style of architecture, also known as Structural Expressionism, borrows from the worlds of engineering and construction and emerged as a branch of Modernism in the late 1960s.
The store, in Camden, north London, is part of the Grand Union Complex built in 1986-88 and was designed by architects Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners, the brains behind London Bridge station
The style of architecture, also known as Structural Expressionism, borrows from the worlds of engineering and construction and emerged as a branch of Modernism in the late 1960s
High Tech buildings such as this often display a building's technical and functional components, showing how it was designed and eventually constructed - often with glass walls and steel frames
In the case of the Sainsbury's supermarket only the exterior has been recognised as a good example of this, with the building's steel frame proudly left on display and clad in glass and aluminium panels
The architects were innovative in using a coating developed for military applications to fireproof the structural frame. This allowed the steel to be left exposed on a busy road and is an example of technological transfer
In a nod to the history of retail, the ceiling and roof trusses inside were designed with a gentle curve, inspired by traditional market halls. The fit-out and services of the supermarket building's interior have been excluded from the listing
High Tech buildings often display a building's technical and functional components, showing how it was designed and eventually constructed - often with glass walls and steel frames.
In the case of the Sainsbury's supermarket only the exterior has been recognised as a good example of this, with the building's steel frame proudly left on display and clad in glass and aluminium panels.
The architects were innovative in using a coating developed for military applications to fireproof the structural frame. This allowed the steel to be left exposed on a busy road and is an example of technological transfer - a signature of the High Tech style.
In a nod to the history of retail, the ceiling and roof trusses inside were designed with a gentle curve, inspired by traditional market halls. The fit-out and services of the supermarket building's interior have been excluded from the listing.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) revealed the supermarket as having obtained Grade II listed status today, having sought advice from Historic England - which holds the National Heritage List for England.
Minister for Heritage, Rebecca Pow, said: 'The National Heritage List is a wonderfully eclectic group of some of the most historically important and interesting buildings around the UK.
'The Sainsbury's supermarket being listed today is a fine example of architects and their clients working closely with local authorities to create developments which are both functional and appropriate for their surroundings and is a worthy addition to the list.'
While Duncan Wilson, Historic England's Chief Executive, said: 'The Camden Road Sainsbury's is an outstanding example of High Tech architecture in a busy urban setting.
'It is an unapologetically futuristic building which also sits comfortably alongside its historic neighbours – matching the scale of the 19th-century terrace opposite – and rightly deserves to be recognised for its architectural significance.'
Supermarkets only came into being in the post-war era, and are an important building type which developed at this time. However very few are expected to meet the criteria for a listing.
Also included in today's listing are a terrace of houses facing the canal, also designed by Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners built at the same time alongside the supermarket.
It is considered one of very few examples of the High Tech style applied to housing. The terrace comprises ten houses and two flats designed with an industrial feel to reflect the working canal they sit along.
The supermarkets was part of a scheme to transform a former industrial site in the heart of Camden Town, which included a terrace of houses facing the canal which has now also been listed at Grade II
Also included in today's listing are a terrace of houses facing the canal, also designed by Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners built at the same time alongside the supermarket
The homes are considered one of very few examples of the High Tech style applied to housing. The terrace comprises ten houses and two flats designed with an industrial feel to reflect the working canal they sit along
The front walls are part-glazed, part-clad in smooth-skinned aluminium panels, while the back walls are clad in pressed aluminium panels with horizontal ribs to match the rear of Sainsbury’s.
While the homes have been altered internally over the years they have been carefully managed as an architectural ensemble. They are a particularly striking and creative example of modern terraced housing.
Nicholas Grimshaw is one of the pioneers of High Tech architecture – he received a knighthood for services to architecture in 2002 and is the 2019 recipient of the RIBA Royal Gold Medal.
The Grand Union Complex was the first piece of urban design undertaken by his practice.
The buildings are sympathetic to their surroundings and are considered to be a rare and successful incorporation of High Tech architecture into a sensitive urban context.
Other listed High-Tech buildings included on The National Heritage List for England
There is no specific clause for High-Tech buildings included on The National Heritage List for England, but there are a number of prime examples included in the list.
These range from Grade I listed buildings, meaning they are among 2.5 per cent of properties considered 'of exceptional interest', to Grade II listed buildings, meaning they are 'of more than special interest'.
Lloyd's building - City of London
Sometimes known as the Inside-Out Building, the Lloyd's building was completed in 1986 and is considered a leading example of radical Bowellism architecture.
It means that services for the building, such as ducts and lifts, are located on the exterior to maximise space in the interior. It was given Grade I listed status in 2011.
The building was designed from 1978, construction started in 1981 and it opened in 1986 and was designed by the Richard Rogers Partnership.
The Lloyd's Building (left) and the Spectrum Building (right) - formerly the Renault Distribution Centre - are both examples of High-Tech architecture included in the list. Sometimes known as the Inside-Out Building, the Lloyd's building has services such as ducts and lifts, located on the exterior to maximise space in the interior
The Willis Building - Ipswich
Construction started on the building in 1970 and was completed in 1975. It is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster and Wendy Cheesman after establishing Foster Associates.
The building adopts a bulbous floorplan to reflect the layout of the available site in the centre of Ipswich. A sheath-like, glass curtain wall pushed the technology of the day to its very limits.
By day the glass appears almost black and reflects an eclectic, fragmented collage of Ipswich's old buildings; while by night it dissolves dramatically to reveal the activity within.
Sainsbury Centre - University of East Anglia
This building, finished in 1977 for Lord and Lady Sainsbury at the University of East Anglia, and designed by Foster Associates is listed as Grade ll.
It is sited on sloping, turfed ground, and consists of a large cuboid, clad steel structure. One face is almost entirely glazed, with the prefabricated skeleton clearly visible.
It shows Foster's early work of single structure showing all the functions both inside and out, and allowing for change internally and externally.
The Sainbury Centre was finished in 1977 for Lord and Lady Sainsbury at the University of East Anglia and was designed by Foster Associates. It is listed as Grade ll and is sited on sloping, turfed ground, and consists of a large cuboid, clad steel structure
The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre) - Swindon
Commissioned by French car company Renault, for their UK operations, this building was designed by Norman Foster of Foster Associates and opened in 1982.
Renault moved out in 2001 but the building remains a prime example of High-Tech architecture and was made Grade II listed by English Heritage in 2013.
The architecture had a message on industrial relations by using the same roof over the warehouse and office elements, making no distinction between white- and blue-collar workers.
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