About Us: History

The Bond Company was launched in 1988 with the opening of The Bond on Fazeley Street. Since then the business has grown considerably and now operates five separate, but linked, sites all grouped in the same neighbourhood. Great care has been taken over the conversion and management of all buildings owned and managed by The Bond Company. The historic complex, once the home of manufacturing, is now host to a variety of businesses appropriate to the changing needs of today’s economy.

The Bond

The Bond, where the business originated, comprises a unique group of Victorian buildings fronting onto the Grand Union Canal in the Warwick Bar Conservation Area. The centrepiece of the complex is The Ice House, an outstanding 19th century warehouse. This local landmark dominates the area with its majestic front and fine cobbled entrance court surrounded by original buildings. The Gatehouse and historic canal Tollhouse are also located on this site. Café Bond provides services to all our tenants and visitors. Parking is also located on this site.

The Arch

The Arch combines sensitively designed modern buildings with Victorian architecture dating from the mid 19th century. Important details have been retained from the original fabric and all the units are grouped around an enclosed, landscaped courtyard making this an attractive oasis of quiet in the heart of Digbeth. The site was originally a nail making factory.

The Link

The Link, an industrial building originally constructed in the 1960s, has been converted to create an impressive studio facility focused on dance. The central space provides a unique open plan environment, sprung floor and stage for all kinds of dance with offices at the front.

The Garage

The Garage, as its name suggests, is a former petrol station and car repair building occupying a prominent corner location. This building has been renovated to provide a new arts and media complex with offices and administrative facilities alongside a black box space suitable for all kinds of exhibition and video events. Parking facilities are also provided on this site.

The Gap and The Yard

The Gap is the Bond Company’s smallest building. Only 10 feet wide it provides a unique small space for a variety of uses. Alongside it, The Yard, is a former scrap metal works and is now a gated, covered open area providing parking.