Coventry Old Council House
1963
* Completed and opened as the new Council House for the City of Coventry
* Designed by Sir Basil Spence in a Brutalist style
* Constructed from concrete and glass
* Featured a distinctive tower and clock
1964
* Awarded the RIBA Royal Gold Medal
1965
* Became a Grade II-listed building
1970s
* Used as the headquarters of the West Midlands County Council
1986
* Reverted to being the Council House for Coventry
1990s
* Underwent major refurbishment and modernization
2000s
* Remained the seat of Coventry City Council
2024
* Sold to a private developer for redevelopment
* New future use to be determined.
Leave a Reply