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BDP completes transformation of Digbeth’s Typhoo building as new BBC base

By 2026-05-01T12:14:00

BDP Typhoo 1

Source: BDP

Practice took over from design architect Howells for delivery of scheme

Howells and BDP have officially completed a refurbishment of the historic Tea Factory at Typhoo Wharf in Birmingham ahead of the building becoming the new Midlands headquarters of the BBC.

The project in Digbeth was designed by Howells up to RIBA stage 3 and delivered by BDP to completion for developers Stoford and The Gooch Estate, funded by Aviva Investors with support from Birmingham city council, and built by main contractor BAM.

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