Having secured planning permission and listed building consent for the restoration and conversion of the Gem Buildings (Grade II) and Harry Smith (Grade II), PCPT have been discharging conditions as work progresses on the site
The Gem Buildings is one of the only few examples of ‘functionalism’ in the Jewellery Quarter but was rapidly decaying. The Harry Smith building has a frontage of two Regency houses which were turned into ironmongery shops that existed for almost 200 years on the site. The two fine mid c19th . shop front and the graphics on them are currently undergoing restoration. Its location demonstrates how early trade in Birmingham extended along way down its radial roads.
We are looking forward to seeing these beautiful buildings restored and loved once more, preserving local icons of the jewellery quarter, whilst creating beautiful spaces in which to live. The Gem Buildings (1913) will be restored, particularly the many and varied windows that are a special feature of the building.
The Harry Smith building (1820), will retain the commercial uses at lower levels with residential at the upper floor.
