POWER BACK
IN TIME

POWER BACK
IN TIME

HISTORY

HISTORY

In the 1930s the story of Power Road Studios began. The warehouse, which is now Studio 1, was originally built by the American Singer Sewing Machine company. With sales reaching 2,000 per week, the warehouse quickly became a leading distribution centre for the country.
There’s no record of Power Road Studios taking a direct hit during the war, but sewing machine manufacturing did, as the company’s primary activity turned to producing war munitions. In the 1950s Singer’s main factory in Scotland underwent complete modernisation, which meant it no longer needed its storage and distribution hub ‘down south’.
In the 1930s the story of Power Road Studios began. The warehouse, which is now Studio 1, was originally built by the American Singer Sewing Machine company. With sales reaching 2,000 per week, the warehouse quickly became a leading distribution centre for the country.
There’s no record of Power Road Studios taking a direct hit during the war, but sewing machine manufacturing did, as the company’s primary activity turned to producing war munitions. In the 1950s Singer’s main factory in Scotland underwent complete modernisation, which meant it no longer needed its storage and distribution hub ‘down south’.

UNDERSTANDING POWER ROAD

THE BBC

In 1958 during the decade of television, the warehouse was quickly snapped up by the ever-expanding BBC. The equipment department moved in and made it its home, housing workshops where electronic equipment was manufactured, tested and stored.

Gryphon and George, two lion-like ‘beastie’ statues stood guard at the entrance. Sadly when the BBC moved out, Gryphon and George went too; however they now happily reside at Kingswood Warren.

In 1958 during the decade of television, the warehouse was quickly snapped up by the ever-expanding BBC. The equipment department moved in and made it its home, housing workshops where electronic equipment was manufactured, tested and stored.
Gryphon and George, two lion-like ‘beastie’ statues stood guard at the entrance. Sadly when the BBC moved out, Gryphon and George went too; however they now happily reside at Kingswood Warren.

PRESENT DAY

Working with award-winning architect, Barr Gazetas, the refurbishment of Studio 1 was completed in October 2017, providing 16,000 sq ft of premium workspace, which channels the beautiful heritage features of the former warehouse.

Power Road joined the Akoya family 2020 and is now undergoing further refurbishment including an enhanced communal courtyard and café for people to meet, relax or just get away from the hustle and bustle of the office.

Working with award-winning architect, Barr Gazetas, the refurbishment of Studio 1 was completed in October 2017, providing 16,000 sq ft of premium workspace, which channels the beautiful heritage features of the former warehouse.
Power Road joined the Akoya family 2020 and is now undergoing further refurbishment including an enhanced communal courtyard and café for people to meet, relax or just get away from the hustle and bustle of the office.

CONTACT US

JACK
REALEY

JACK
REALEY

TRISTAN
DAVID

JACK
REALEY

DAVID
CUTHBERT

HANNAH
DAVIES

hannah.davies@dtre.com
07501 323 734

HARRY
PRUDEN

HANNAH
DAVIES

hannah.davies@dtre.com
07501 323 734