Cincinnati Machine Tools was a world renowned manufacturer of milling machines. In the 1950's a large factory and modern headquarters was built alongside the canal at Erdington. The buildings are a striking post war modernist statement running along a traditional section of Birmingham waterway, with a single curved span concrete bridge connecting the main entrance to the opposite bank. The design has a particularly modern transatlantic feel when compared to many other contemporary industrial headquarters.
The interior of the offices is lavishly fitted out with Green Marble and Patent Tiling, The Directors penthouse flat on the top floor has a stunning view over Birmingham and a roof terrace. The origonal board room still retains its original table and much of the original hardwood furniture made for the building when new has survived. The sheer number of quality fixtures and fittings really makes this place a must see for anyone even remotely interested in twentieth century industrial design.
The interior of the offices is lavishly fitted out with Green Marble and Patent Tiling, The Directors penthouse flat on the top floor has a stunning view over Birmingham and a roof terrace. The origonal board room still retains its original table and much of the original hardwood furniture made for the building when new has survived. The sheer number of quality fixtures and fittings really makes this place a must see for anyone even remotely interested in twentieth century industrial design.
