Coventry Old Council House

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.

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