Cooperative Wholesale Society Warehouse

NZ 26 SE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE QUAYSIDE 12/466 C.W.S. Warehouse G.V. II 1891 and 1900. by T.G. Gueritte of L.G.Mouchel's firm, and F.E.L. Harris of C.W.S. Architects. Reinforced concrete, the exterior finished to resemble Portland stone. Raft foundation to overcome marshy site. 6-storey elevation in austere classical style. 3-bay Giant Order of plain pilasters (without frieze) stretched through 5 storeys, supporting a heavily bracketed cornice and resting on triple-arched bonded podium with cornice. Pair of square windows in each bay; each window divided into 9 large pairs (6 on top floor). Interior has slab floors and beamwork supported by square columns with diagonal spandrels. Modifications except to top storey, which has barrel-vault across centre with metal strip windows along its base. Source: L.G. Mouchel Hennebique Ferro-Concrete 4th ed. 1921.

Listing NGR: NZ2568464083