The 7-storey Art Deco building was constructed in the between 1924 and 1927 to be the new headquarters of the North Eastern Electric Supply Company.

[1] It was designed by John James Burnet, Thomas S. Tait and Francis Lorne with L J Couves & Partners.

[1] The façade of the building uses Portland stone features and classical detailing as well as a plaque commemorating local developer of the incandescent light bulb, Joseph Swan.

[5] In August 2023, the demolition of the interior of the building was completed whilst retaining the 130 meter long façade.

[7] In 2027 the building project will be handed over to HM Revenue and Customs who will be relocating 9000 staff from the Benton Park View site outside of the city centre.