Location

Wolverhampton

Value

£35 Million

Size

210,100 sqft

Developer

Stoford

End User

Task Consumer Products

BREEAM

Excellent

Task Consumer Products, a leading manufacturer and supplier in the consumer goods sector, embarked on a major expansion of its Wolverhampton facility to meet growing demand and future-proof its operations. The project, delivered on behalf of Stoford with architectural design by Webb Gray, combines the extension of the existing site with a new large-scale building, resulting in a total of 210,000 sq ft of additional space:

  • 83,500 sq ft extension – enhancing the current facility to increase production and storage capabilities.
  • 125,000 sq ft new build – a state-of-the-art addition to the site, designed for flexibility, sustainability, and future growth.

Overall layout of the site was developed around the existing Task Production Facility and associated constraints. Operations were maintained throughout construction, with works concentrated in the southern part of the site. The development was divided into two distinct zones: an extension in the southwest corner and a new building on the eastern side of the site.

Unit Design

The new building serves as a corporate headquarters, providing three levels of high-quality office accommodation. Its design complements the main warehouse through a restrained monochromatic palette, with visual depth achieved through selected textures and formats. A defining feature is the ‘goalpost’ arrangement, which frames key visual perspectives while seamlessly integrating the balconies and brise-soleil.

An operational service yard is located along the south elevation, leveraging the building’s full length to accommodate extensive dock and level-access facilities.

The site’s new estate road extends along the south boundary, with the first impressions provided by the new elements. As a result, these provide the opportunity to provide a completely refreshed experience upon first approach, modernising the existing facilities both architecturally and functionally. 

The new estate road extends along the site’s southern boundary, presenting the new buildings as the first point of arrival. This creates an opportunity to deliver a refreshed and contemporary experience, modernising the site’s overall character both architecturally and functionally.

A fundamental operational requirement for Task is the connection between the extension and the new building. This is achieved through a high-level bridge link, designed with the same façade treatment as the units. The bridge spans the perimeter estate road and is discreetly positioned below the rooflines of both structures, ensuring a cohesive and unobtrusive visual appearance.