Grade II listed · Hammersmith and Fulham

The former exhibition block of Watson House, now the Piper Building, and the attached relief panels by John Piper

The former exhibition block of Watson House, now the Piper Building, and the attached relief panels by John Piper is a Grade II listed building in Hammersmith and Fulham, first listed on 22 August 2022. It is one of 238 Grade II entries among 266 listed buildings in Hammersmith and Fulham; 100% of Hammersmith and Fulham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe former exhibition block of Watson House, now the Piper Building, and the attached relief panels by John Piper
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1482128
Date first listed22 August 2022
Local planning authorityHammersmith and Fulham
Location51.46598, -0.19300 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1482128

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The former exhibition block of Watson House, now the Piper Building, and the attached relief panels by John Piper listed?
Yes. The former exhibition block of Watson House, now the Piper Building, and the attached relief panels by John Piper is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1482128, first listed on 22 August 2022. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The former exhibition block of Watson House, now the Piper Building, and the attached relief panels by John Piper?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hammersmith and Fulham, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.