As a major overhaul of a landmark city centre site I thought the recent application to redevelop the Derek Crothall building on George St. in readiness for the relocation of Trinity House Secondary School deserved it's own thread.

What ramifications does this have for the currently occupied historic Old Town buildings? could they be further opened up to reveal more of our city's treasured heritage, to build on the success of princes dock side and perhaps breathe new life into adjoining whitefriargate? maybe a glass roof would be better suited here in the main courtyard than the former shopping street?

https://planningpublicaccess.hullcc.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=M1U8Q1SO3B000

And what do you make of the plans for the Derek Crothall building itself? Personally I like it in it's present form and think any meddling not of the highest quality runs the risk of ruining a minor classic. Hopefully the very high architectural standards BSF has brought to the city thus far can be maintained.

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Shame the building couldnt be converted for use as offices then we wouldnt have seen the ridiculous use of every colour in the rainbow. Compared to the proposal i much prefer the clean lines and symmetry that it has now and i am a bit of a fan of its brown 60s look.

What is much more interesting is what the existing buldings could be used for. Relocation of the indoor market maybe with a glass roof over the central courtyard.

Noooooooooo!

Why can't they leave these buildings alone? Would we be happy if the outside of the Guildhall was cladded in lurid plastic?

As you can tell I don't really understand why they feel the need to change the outside - do they really need to make it "cool" ? I understand why the innards of the building will need some changes... But the classic looks of the Derek Crothall really don't need messing with.

As for what will take its place... Hulls version of Covent Garden? Don't think so, more likely 'luxury apartments for city living' at prices only absentee landlords can afford (locals need not apply)

The best thing about these artistic impressions? The post apocalypse sky ! Who dropped a nuke on Leconfield?

Looks a lot more modern and up to date, which cant be a bad thing. Too many drab 60's buildings in hull. Just wish Kingston house would be cladded, it could actually look pretty decent, and it's a big part of the city centre skyline.

I think a few of us on here have a soft spot for the DC building.

I'm a fan of how it is now - very 'Life on Mars'.

Not sure on the reclad at all - think they should stick to 2 colours if it has to be reclad.

I like it, we have too many old buildings in Hull we have to have some modern buildings somewhere and i guess this is the modern architect style.

Seems a shame to add "stone cladding" to it - was getting to be something of a landmark, and has aged well. Personally I've been waiting for 35 years for it to collapse - never thought those stilts looked safe.. That said I like it too (as it is)

Noooooooooo!

Why can't they leave these buildings alone? Would we be happy if the outside of the Guildhall was cladded in lurid plastic?

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Just found out - the justification is energy efficiency - the cladding is insulating .quote : The outside of the building will be re-clad to create an energy efficient structure see http://houlton.co.uk/projects/7/hull-trinity-house-academy

Thought that'd be the excuse of course fitting it to the inside would be too much of a technical (aka cost) challenge!

Oh well least its some building work in the city centre!