vanilla factory - urban splash’s liverpool HQ is situated in this development which uses the device of an exposed frame new build ‘hub’ to link a series of starter offices for the ropewalks creative community in liverpool city centre. the white frame stands clear of the facade, and automatic external sun blinds are used for the first time by shedkm. the vanilla factory with its strong imagery has proved instantly successful and links with a courtyard to the original baa bar pub