Korle Gonno

Problem

By 2019, Christie Brown’s garment production center in Accra was struggling to keep up with the company’s growth. The existing building was deteriorating, with a leaking roof, cracks on the first floor, poor electrical wiring, and limited space for operations. With over 90 employees at the time, the facility was overcrowded and could no longer accommodate the growing workforce or machinery. The leadership considered renting additional space, but that option came with high costs and the disruption of moving production out of the central site.

Solution

Jacob West offered an innovative approach: instead of relocating, we reimagined the under-utilised car park. Since none of the staff owned cars, the space could be converted into a new production unit of approximately 350–400 square meters. We designed and built the extension, creating a modern, purpose-built garment production hub directly on-site. Although construction was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, work resumed once restrictions lifted, and the project pressed forward.

Result

By late 2021, the new facility was complete, giving Christie Brown the space to expand its operations significantly. The upgraded production center allowed for more machines, increased staff capacity, and improved workflow efficiency. By building on-site instead of relocating, Christie Brown not only avoided the financial and operational strain of moving but also unlocked fresh potential within its existing location. Today, the center stands as a cornerstone of the company’s growth, enabling job creation and strengthening its role in Ghana’s garment industry.

In September 2019, Christie Brown took a bold step toward growth by expanding its Garment Production Center. The original facility, tucked behind Tuesday Market at the Bannerman Hospital site in Accra, was run down and could no longer meet the company’s growing needs. Instead of relocating, a visionary decision was made: transform the existing car park into a modern garment production hub.

Construction began that same year, but like many projects worldwide, progress was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, resilience defined this journey. Work resumed after restrictions eased, and by late 2021, the new center was complete, a symbol of determination in the face of global challenges.

The facility was purpose-built for garment manufacturing, significantly scaling up capacity and creating room for more machines, workers, and efficient workflows. By choosing to build on-site, Christie Brown avoided the costs and disruption of relocation, preserving valuable assets while unlocking new potential.

For Jacob West, it was more than a construction project. It was about turning limitations into opportunities, proving that even a car park could be reimagined into a thriving production space. Today, the center stands as a cornerstone for Christie Brown’s future enabling growth, creating jobs, and strengthening its place in Ghana’s garment industry.

Development

Christie Brown Garment Production Center Project

CLIENT NAME: Christie Brown
ADDRESS: Korle Gonno
ROLE: Designer, Builder, and Strategic advisor

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Michael Kobina Hanson

London

I will surely be prepared to do another business with him or Jacob West Ltd, as they have surely created a good name for themselves

Michael Asante-Appah

Accra

Your care and attention to the details in our need was exemplary; but going above and beyond to ensure that we finally got exactly what we were looking for is what sets you apart from others we have dealt with.