examples of complete workshops from the period. The buildings have not only been home to a former Spitfire Machine Gun factory but also the Lloyd family, listed in 1894 as Stationers Sundries Manufacturers and Haden Motorcycles, who went on to produce the company’s most popular motorcycle the ‘New Comet’ until 1924. Steelwork and beams were left exposed, floor and wall finishes kept in their natural state with exposed brickwork and original features retained wherever possible. Windows were also replaced with matching steel framed Crittal windows. A new build element to the rear of the site, The Blast House, is in stark contrast to the existing buildings through

its paler brick, corten steel reveals and its curved frontage. Comet Works was shortlisted for the Birmingham Civic Society Centenary Renaissance Award 2018. No’s 44-47 Princip Street formed a group of mid-19th century works typical of the industrial development of the city during that time. Whilst only No. 44 is Grade II Listed, we found the other three, some of which are Locally Listed to be excellent examples of complete workshops from