PLANNING permission has been granted for an innovative new bioscience facility in Nottingham, creating more than 245,000 sq ft of laboratory, office and meeting space designed by CPMG Architects. Forming the latest phase of work to the northern edge of The Island Quarter in the heart of Nottingham city centre
WORK has officially started on a six-storey high-quality student accommodation facility, in the heart of Leicester’s city centre. The Marble Street development, which was granted planning permission in February, will feature 61 rooms – a mix of shared and studio rooms – as well as a new student social hub,
The construction of the new UK head office of British Sugar is set to begin very soon. The headquarters is set to be built on a 4.5 acre site which is located in Hampton, Peterborough. The building, when finished will act as the UK head office for British Sugar ,
The city of Liverpool council has approved the building and construction of a new “live-learn” base that will be guaranteed to be the new center hub for learning and state-of-the-art education once it is set up. This particular building will be set up at the LIC (also known as the
PLANNING permission has been granted for an innovative new bioscience facility in Nottingham, creating more than 245,000 sq ft of laboratory, office and meeting space designed by CPMG Architects. Forming the latest phase of work to the northern edge of The Island Quarter in the heart of Nottingham city centre – led by developer The Conygar Investment Company PLC – the two buildings of the new development will be connected at the upper levels by a glazed link. To create a sleek and modern appearance, a materials palette of grey brickwork and off-white terracotta façade modules will be highlighted with gold metal plant screens and entrance surrounds. Meanwhile, clear glazing will be used for circulation spaces and ceramic-backed spandrels for fixed desks and laboratory benching. CPMG Architects served as the delivery architect for Phase 1A of work for The Island Quarter, including the now-iconic building housing hospitality venues Binks Yard and Cleaver & Wake, which completed in September 2022. Nick Gregory, director at CPMG Architects, said: “We have optimised the use of glazing influenced by the anticipated internal arrangements of the new biosciences facility, and to reflect the usage of the buildings. We have incorporated a DNA sequencing pattern into the brick detailing and on specific elevations, these sections of brickwork will also be up-lit by lighting positioned within the landscaping. “The designs also serve to break down any divide and give a natural transition between indoor and outdoor spaces through the inclusion of bi-fold doors that enable large sections of the ground floor to open into the wider landscaped plaza. “With the designs now approved by the city council, it takes Nottingham’s exciting overall story forward, helping to position the city as a leader in biosciences and large-scale development. It also, of course, marks another significant step in The Island Quarter’s progress and we look forward to continuing our relationship with The Conygar Investment Company PLC and the wider project delivery team to make the vision a reality.” External landscaping has been designed by Studio Egret West to echo the vision for the overall site, incorporating rainwater gardens and medicinal planting along with an ecology-focused street linking this latest phase of work with the rest of The Island Quarter. The planning permission was announced during a joint presentation by The Conygar Investment Company PLC and Nottingham City Council at UKREiiF, in a session that also revealed updates to the overall masterplan for the 36-acre site. Christopher Ware, property director at The Conygar Investment Company PLC, said: “Gaining planning approval for the bioscience facility is a significant step forward for the continued regeneration of The Island Quarter. We are continuing to build momentum on site, and this phase will feed into the latest updates to the masterplan.” The adjustments to the masterplan – produced by Leonard Design Architects and Studio Egret West – include additional wooded and grassland areas, along with re-imagining of the streetscape throughout the eastern side of the site to improve access to the Victoria era warehouses. The scheme was submitted by Axis PED on behalf of The Conygar Investment Company PLC, with support from WES, Quartz Project Services, Studio Egret West, Tier Consult and Chord Consult. For more information, please visit https://www.cpmg-architects.com/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
WORK has officially started on a six-storey high-quality student accommodation facility, in the heart of Leicester’s city centre. The Marble Street development, which was granted planning permission in February, will feature 61 rooms – a mix of shared and studio rooms – as well as a new student social hub, which will create a vibrant front to the city. Designed by architecture firm CPMG Architects, and delivered by property developers Tang Developments and DAKO Construction, the new accommodation will sit next to the existing eight-storey iQ student block and will reflect the character and appearance of its surroundings with a bespoke and contemporary structure. Nick Gregory, director at CPMG Architects, said: “We’re delighted to be working alongside Tang Developments and DAKO to deliver and bring a much-needed scheme to the city of Leicester. “We’ve created a design that is both unique but also reflects the existing character of the wider environment and the street’s aesthetics. The scheme is located on previously developed land, which will help reduce the pressure of greenfield land for development and encourage residents to walk and cycle.” The building’s new social area will open directly onto Marble Street, with three studio rooms provided behind these – each with a double bed, private bathroom, kitchenette, and seating area, as well as individual gardens with views across the city. Twelve rooms will sit on the first, second, third and fourth floors, with communal kitchens, large social lounge areas – giving students a place to cook, relax and socialise. Kane Tang, managing director at Tang Developments, said: “As an established property developer in the East Midlands, we’re pleased to be part of this project to deliver 61 new student homes. The professional team at CPMG has submitted an outstanding design of the building, which will provide a mixture of rooms to bring a range of students to the area.” The project team also includes project manager Pulse, M+E consultant CPW and structural and civil engineer Dice. For more information about CPMG Architects, please visit: www.cpmg-architects.com/
The construction of the new UK head office of British Sugar is set to begin very soon. The headquarters is set to be built on a 4.5 acre site which is located in Hampton, Peterborough. The building, when finished will act as the UK head office for British Sugar , and will also accommodate global headquarters for AB Sugar and AB Mauri. The new building will have the space for around 350 employees and it is thought that the construction will lead to the installation of a range of state of the art facilities that will support the companies going forward. Involved in the construction project is CPMG Architects, who have designed the building with the intention of creating a space that emphasises workplace welfare. The contractor that has been appointed for this project has been revealed as Bowmer & Kirkland. The construction services and security company have been selected to carry out the purpose built commercial construction project that will hopefully combine formal and informal working spaces as well as a cafe area and indoor/outdoor working and social facilities. The design by CPMG Architects is considered timeless and classic and should meet the needs of the inhabitants. The building that has been designed plays on the simple concept of the white box, with nothing outlandish added so that the design still looks fresh in the future. The facilities inside the building will accommodate the requirement of British Sugar now and in the years to come. For those that are going to be working in the building, natural daylight has been considered with key importance in the design as well as the well being of employees in order to keep the levels of productivity up. The building also accommodates energy efficiency with the size and position of the windows selected in order to make sure the lowest levels of artificial lighting is required. There will also be PV roof panes in order to allow the building to generate solar power and a high thermal mass construction system used with bris soleil in order to regulate the temperature of the building efficiently.
The city of Liverpool council has approved the building and construction of a new “live-learn” base that will be guaranteed to be the new center hub for learning and state-of-the-art education once it is set up. This particular building will be set up at the LIC (also known as the Liverpool International College) and has been commissioned to be constructed by CPMG Architects, a well-respected architectural firm who have a penchant for these kinds of ambitious and expensive projects. A joint initiative that is run between the University of Liverpool in collaboration with Kaplan, the new facility will comprise of a high-tech area of 47,000 square feet and is set to also have no less than 13 storeys. These will be able to provide students and those using the facilities enough space and comfort to study and socialize in order to ensure their wellbeing and that they use all of the features of the project to their maximum potential. Thanks to this project, members of CPMG Architects are confident that this new structure will be of a huge benefit to the education sector of the city of Liverpool and will encourage more and more people to consider choosing Liverpool as a place of study. The famous Knowledge Quarter of the city that is one of the largest and best education areas along the shores of the Mersey will also be enhanced through this innovation and Hugh Avison of CPMG Architects is confident that the scheme itself will be a success for all involved. Through this, it is evident that the Grove Street initiative will also prove to be an aesthetic venture, since the building’s actual structure will help to enhance the already stunning skyline panorama of the city. Set to be ready to open its doors by 2019, there is a while yet to wait but well worth waiting considering the ambition of the project.
