The next in our ‘The Victorian Society Presents the Lunch Hour series, Simon’s talk is on ‘a first‑principles structural approach to conserving and adapting the world’s first iron‑framed building, balancing safety, reuse and historic authenticity.’
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings was the first iron-framed building in the world and has been described as “the grandfather of skyscrapers”. The mill is five storeys tall. Its importance was recognised in the 1950s, resulting in it becoming a Grade I listed building. It is also locally known as the “Maltings” from its later use. The mill is owned by Historic England and is currently in use as a mixed-use workspace following its official opening in 2022.
Simon Smith is a structural engineer and Associate Director at AKT II Manchester.
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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.
Spring Gardens, Ditherington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.