This project was the conversion of the abandoned Grade II listed Banana warehouse at Fazeley Street by the Grand Union Canal into a studio and filming area. The sensitive designs by Digbeth-based architecture practice BG Projects include a new modern extension which will reflect the original design of the historic warehouse, used for shipping in the 1800s.

 

The film studio is the first step in a wider masterplan which will see the regeneration of the 20-acre Warwick Bar site into a thriving creative quarter including over 900 new homes. The studios are set to support 750 local jobs and are hoped will act as a catalyst for further regeneration in the area. The creation of the new Digbeth film studio comes as the BBC moves forward with plans to move their Birmingham HQ to Digbeth in a purpose-built broadcast centre which will be known as The Tea Factory.

 

M&D were instructed by BAM Construction to supply and install the domestic, above ground drainage and sanitary install to the amenity and changing areas within the studios, utilising a stand alone hot water generation plant to supply all required outlets.

 

M&D will be supplying and installing all mechanical pipework services to include –

• Domestic Water
• Above Ground Drainage
• Sanitary Install
• Stand alone hot water plant install