Mansers Antiques required a contemporary showroom to display their quality collection of antiques. The antique dealers particularly relished the idea of contrasting their collection of old objects with the modernity of the new showroom.

The building addresses a major approach road to the east and overlooks the River Severn to the west.

The new showroom is set in the flood plain, consequently the ground floor of the showroom is raised above the surrounding ground level.

The building is detailed robustly in slate blue engineering bricks with fibrocem render. Large glazed areas provide views deep into the showroom.

The views of Shrewsbury from the upper floor are particularly impressive. At night the buiding is illuminated to provide a dramatic entrance to the town.