In March 2024 we moved from Lots Road Chelsea to the iconic Piper Centre in Fulham. This incredible space, spanning almost 30,000 square feet, makes us one of the largest single site auction houses in the country.
This mid-century modernist building was constructed in the 1950s for the North Thames Gas Board and was originally named Watson House. The heavy use of concrete was enveloped into its design, with the material being showcased as a design aesthetic which was popular during in the era and the Brutalist movement.
Huge spiral murals were commissioned by prominent artist John Piper illustrating the theme of ‘The Spirit of Energy’ which remain in pride of place today.
By the 1990s, a decade after the Gas Board had left the premises, the building was earmarked for demolition, however, with the building’s huge potential, it was redeveloped by Baylight with the ground floor being used as commercial premises and above it a five-storey luxury apartment block.

The impressive building, featuring its vibrant and trademark ‘John Piper Yellow’ electric sun blinds is visible from the Wandsworth Bridge and is an iconic London landmark.

Lots Road Auctions is delighted to be woven into the rich history of this building and look forward to welcoming you to our showroom.