Formerly the location of the iconic 1970s Rum Runner Nightclub, this unique building has been sympathetically refurbished to provide a mix of period character features with efficient contemporary design. The blend of exposed brickwork with glass and steel construction provides an industrial feel reflective of the scheme’s manufacturing past.
The scheme offers a unique self-contained office building benefitting from private external terraces and a central courtyard ideal for events and functions. Designed with the modern office occupier in mind, the spaces have been upgraded to a premium specification to include excellent floor-to-ceiling heights, exposed services and feature pendant LED lighting.
The refurbishment has also paid particular attention to green credentials with market-leading features employed across the scheme including electric services to avoid the need for fossil fuel gas, and rooftop photo-voltaic solar panels to supplement common area electricity, reducing consumption from external power supplies. Existing building fabric was also reused or recycled where possible during the refurbishment to reduce embodied carbon.
Rum Runner Works forms part of the vibrant Regency Wharf, situated in a waterfront location in the heart of Birmingham City Centre. The site is well located within short walking distance of the three main railway stations, Birmingham Snow Hill, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street. It is also within a half-hour walk of Curzon Street Railway Station which will become home to the high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham. Further to the major rail stations, the Birmingham Midland Metro Alliance Tram Line West Side extension passes in front of the site linking the city centre, including Birmingham New Street.
The scheme benefits from expansive views across the Gas Street Canal Basin whilst being closely linked to the International Convention Centre, Symphony Hall and adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The scheme is also located close to The Arena Birmingham, Sea Life Birmingham, the IKON art gallery, and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre Library.
