The Store, Oxford

The historic Boswells department store in Oxford has been given a new lease of life by Reef Group as a new lifestyle hotel with 101 rooms, a destination bar and restaurant, rooftop bar, restorative spa and spaces to work, relax, discover and explore.

The project adapted and extended the existing 1920’s Edwardian building and transformed the building into a contemporary and comfortable hotel, whilst respecting the unique heritage of the building as a much-loved and historical department store.

EH Smith worked closely with the project team to develop a solution using the KeraTwin K20 New Wave ceramic cladding and baguettes to form the upper level façade.