The building of the "Furniture and Bronze Factory of the Muir and Meriliz Partnership" on Malaya Gruzinskaya Street, built in 1912, is a striking example of British Gothic architecture.

The trading brand "Muir and Meriliz" appeared in St. Petersburg in the late 19th century, founded by Scots Archibald Meriliz and Andrew Muir. After Meriliz's death, Philip Walter became the new co-owner and manager.

In 1857, the founders moved to Moscow and opened a store on Kuznetsky Most Street, starting with wholesale trade in haberdashery. A few years later, they switched to retail and expanded their range, which was related to the fall of the ruble due to poor harvests in 1890-1891. Despite two fires, "Muir and Meriliz" became leaders in trade in Russia, opening the first multi-story department store, which later became TSUM.

When the department store achieved success, the Scots decided to open production on the territory adjacent to Malaya Gruzinskaya Street. Here, a complex of industrial buildings was established, becoming a landmark of Moscow. In 1922, Okhotnichy Lane, which led to the factory courtyard, was renamed Stolyarny.

The "Furniture and Bronze Factory" was designed by Roman Ivanovich Klein, a well-known architect of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He also built the neo-Gothic building of the department store on Petrovka and designed several industrial facilities in Russia in a pan-European "industrial style."

At the request of Philip Walter, Klein designed the factory building in the style of British Gothic. Its appearance resembles a Scottish castle with a tower and pointed windows. Auxiliary buildings were located around it, creating an enclosed area that attracted the attention of passersby.

The factory's products were popular in the decoration of the imperial court interiors, and well-known artists and architects collaborated with the enterprise. They offered finished interiors, as well as produced parquet, wallpaper, and book bindings.

In 1918, the factory was nationalized and converted into the "Rassvet" aviation industry plant. Reinforced concrete buildings of the factory and technical school replaced the single-story structures.

Today, the main building, designed by Klein, remains part of the factory, where almost nothing is produced.