Brasshouse Language Centre, Birmingham

The Brasshouse Language Centre in Birmingham has a rich history, evolving from its origins in the late 1970s to becoming the UK's largest adult education centre specialising in language courses and services. Established in the late 1970s, the Brasshouse Language Centre initially operated from Sheepcote Street in Birmingham.The building it occupied was the former headquarters of the South Staffordshire Water Company, constructed between 1931 and 1932 by the architectural firm Crouch, Butler & Savage. This classical-style structure featured brick with Portland stone, a heavy Doric porch, and a small pediment with long consoles embracing a round window.

In 2016, the Brasshouse Language Centre relocated to the first floor of the Library of Birmingham, a move that was part of a £2.1 million conversion project. This relocation aimed to provide the language centre with modern facilities and to extend the library's opening hours. The conversion included the creation of 24 classrooms and a reception area, enhancing the learning environment for students. The move left the organisations original site Sheepcote Street vacant.