Founded in 1860 by Mary Tealby, a Victorian unmarried lady who was ill with cancer, Battersea was first known as the ‘Home for Lost and Starving Dogs’. This iconic organisation, known throughout the world, with its headquarter in central London, has two further centres to the east and west of London. Technik has worked closely for many years to refurbish and carry out newbuild projects on all three sites, most recently the refurbishment of the 4 story Duke of Kent building in Battersea itself. 7000 dogs are rehomed a year from the three centres.
Mary Tealby Intake Kennels
Keens Yard Development
‘Kent Building’ Rehoming Kennels
A new intake kennels building was developed at Battersea, providing 56 purpose‑designed kennels within a sustainable, energy‑efficient structure. Completed in 2015, the facility combines advanced environmental systems with a wildflower roof and a striking colour scheme influenced by canine movement. The project received top BREEAM accreditation and international award recognition.
Seven redundant Victorian arches have been opened up and rebuilt to create a new gateway into Battersea, complete with a public café, reception area, and landscaped courtyard. The scheme establishes Keens Yard as the charity’s primary entrance and adds specialist facilities, including a purpose‑built hydrotherapy centre and a versatile agility arena suitable for training and events.
The Kent Building has undergone a complete internal and external transformation, including a new glulam timber roof structure that accommodates modern plant equipment and is visually softened by green louvres. The refurbishment updates 109 kennels, 16 cat pens, and all supporting spaces, alongside a redesigned reception with interview and handover rooms. The revitalised facility was formally reopened in 2022 by HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
