
Wallis, Gilbert & Partners’ iconic Hoover Building enters its next chapter of life as a residential complex. Photography: © Morley von Sternberg

The art deco building was constructed in 1931, and since then has served as the Hoover factory (where it also produced aircraft parts during the Second World War) and a commercial and office location for Tesco. Photography: © Morley von Sternberg

Transdisciplinary architecture and engineering practice Interrobang carefully considered the building’s heritage in the structural overhaul. Photography: © Morley von Sternberg

All of the staircases are original, finished in the original colour scheme and featuring wrought-iron bannisters. Photography: © Morley von Sternberg

The building became Grade II* listed, described in the list entry as ‘Possibly the most significant arterial road factory of its date, and one of the most attractive.’ Photography: © Morley von Sternberg

Spiral staircases lead to the 12 lofts on the new third level. Photography: © Morley von Sternberg