[2] It was listed Grade II* by English Heritage in 2013.

[3][4] The architecture expressed not only the corporate ownership, through the yellow of Renault used on all the structural elements, but also promoted a modern statement on industrial relations by using the same roof over the warehouse and offices, making no distinction between white- and blue-collar workers.

Renault commissioned the building in 1980 after outgrowing their premises in Reading.

Planning permission was granted in June 1981, construction commenced July 1981 and practical completion was achieved in December 1982.

[7] It also won Private Eye's Sir Hugh Casson Award for the worst new building of the year.