The Ship as it is known, was originally designed as both offices and printing press for the western Morning News in 1993. They moved out in 2013 and the building has remained empty since then. It is now being converted into a multi–purpose centre for community use and small businesses.
Client The Western Morning News Co Ltd
- Architect Nicholas Grimshaw
- Size Offices 5,671 sq m, production 6,459 sq m
- Completion Date: 1993
- Selected Awards
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- 1994 RIBA Awards
- 1993 British Construction Industry Awards
- 1993 Royal Fine Art Commission Building of the Year Awards
- 1993 Structural Steel Design Awards
C20SW-The South West regional group of the C20 Society 