Still have that really awful green strip lighting at night - it doesn't do the building any favours. Hopefully it'll be changed.

Still have that really awful green strip lighting at night - it doesn't do the building any favours. Hopefully it'll be changed.

oh I LOVE!!! the green light! :)


I hope they keep it. Those pinks blues purple fade to fade changing colours someone mentioned as in the plans well it's sooooooo been done before. Too fussy lacking in drama and cluttered. This build needs cheerful clear simplicity... and or me the green works.

..the day the green goes I will cry buckets! :cry:

The crane descends.............

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/7773/bwp1qj3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/7690/bwp2dr7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

From Greenbank.........

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From the darkness........

http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/7384/bwp3sd5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The crane descends.............


Aw, that's kind of sad, like farewell to an old friend ...

Why the hell is the crane red in all but the last shot, where it's green? maybe Molly's been at it...




Ahh, now i see what you've done

Perfecto shot....

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:angel: :angel: ok iv made them smaller, hopefully this will make the quality better. thanks for all the help btw.

This was taken at bpp last week
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This is while driving:lol: from below.
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This is from wher CP might be.
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This is from the road between Burley road and Kirkstall road
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and this one
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sorry about the quality of the one in kirkstall,

I know what my no.1 choice for xmas now though :angel:

I know what my no.1 choice for xmas now though :angel:

A new camera phone? :lol:

LOL just kidding mate.

A new camera phone? :lol:

LOL just kidding mate.


:cry: that cut deep sir :) ... anyway iv only had this a few months.

I know what my no.1 choice for xmas now though :angel:[/QUOTE]


A pin hole camera should do the trick....dont laugh you would be suprised beleive me, anyway down comes the crane a week later than programme i was watching yesterday on site ,it really is a fantastic engineering master piece watching how they deconstruct the mast, piece by piece using hydrolic jacks.if you aint seen it they leave a gap in the mast after removing one section, the jib and the remeinder of the mast is held in place together by a hydrolic frame/cage whilst they lower the removed section to the ground,this is then repeated until it is dismantled.....amazing
I wouldnt like to be around when they remove the support legs which are tied into the building at around lev 24,it just doesnt seem possible that it will stay put, it will though and this is what makes it brilliant.The sky line will look so much different without the crane come the end of the week.Cameras ready folks who is gonna post the first genuine pic without the crane.....

Leeds_John ..fantastic shot! .... Amazing!


Will miss the crane..it's a shame it couldn't have stayed up over Christmas and been plastered with nice festive flashing lights!

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Heres another picture of Bridgewater Place taken from the train today showing the crane go down. Does anyone know what the large temporary white crane is for (seen diagonally crossing the centre of BWP)? Is it for the dismantling of the red crane or is it hopefully to place the spire on top of BWP?

Do you mean this crane??

http://static.flickr.com/144/327979601_04b82090bd_b.jpg

Yes I mean that crane. It doesnt look clear on my picture but the entire top of the crane has now been removed. It is a good building though and great to see this on the Leeds skyline although its bad about that messed up cladding and would that be tidied up as it does rather spoil this otherwise excellent development?

Best wait until the cladding is fully complete before judgement of the finish quality.

mobile crane is used for the removal of the tower crane,and perhaps anything bll forgot to lift during the last 3 years.:banana:

LOVE the B&W fog shot

brilliant photos leeds_john.

ooooh, the lights are on in the office. not sure anyone (eversheds) are hope yet - though not long till they arrive.

they need to sort out the final cladding on the sloping back edges of the tower. Looks pretty rubbish and unfinished. The rest of the building, well, I likes it! Wonga!

BWP crane-less atop Gateway:

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That's the best skyline shot I've ever seen of Leeds.

BWP needs a spike though.

Shows how cool Leeds will look when Lumiere is built, and hopefull a few more proposals too. Anyone able to do a future render? I would, but I don't have the skill, I'm afraid.

Subliving.

Il try but i dont think ti will be any goo.As loong as im allowed the photo leeds john?
Try the 3d leeds in 2012 subliving.

Il try but i dont think ti will be any goo.As loong as im allowed the photo leeds john?
Try the 3d leeds in 2012 subliving.

I've had a look at that, and it looks immense! However I think it'd be nice to see future renders, like we have for Manchester and Birmingham too.

Subliving.

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I was in Armey today, if only briefly, this one does look great from a distance, glinting in the sunshine.

Alas I forgot my Camera or else I would have taken some pictures of the huge gothic victoran church in Armley, well, I like it anyway. Second best Church in Yorkshire, in my 'umble and all that. But anyway, that's drifting off subject!

Well i have been out and about today going here there and everywhere so i thought i would take a few pics on the way. These were taken on my primative mobile phone

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this is in Hunslet
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In Armley/Wortley
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Whats that i hear you say???? A few more of my high quality pictures? Go on then... but only because im good like that.

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Bet you are fed up of the green light...
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Anyway speaking of the green light, i dont mind it but it would look a lot better with another strip above the top floor. What do you think?

Swell shots old bean... but that green has to go i think!!

Swell shots old bean... but that green has to go i think!!


Thanks... took up a lot of my hard earned time off. As i said i honestly wouldnt mind it if it wasn't out of proportion to the building. Another above the penthouse floors would look a lot better if they are to keep it.

A spire of some sort would certainly benefit the tower from an aesthetic point of view and help counteract the stumpy look I feel it has. I like the view from the back of the tower with the recessed balconies best, they add depth to an otherwise flat looking building IMO.

A spire of some sort would certainly benefit the tower from an aesthetic point of view and help counteract the stumpy look I feel it has. I like the view from the back of the tower with the recessed balconies best, they add depth to an otherwise flat looking building IMO.
You're right Larven. A spire is needed to draw your eye upwards beyond the bulk. Sadly, it looks like it has (ex)pired.

You're right Larven. A spire is needed to draw your eye upwards beyond the bulk. Sadly, it looks like it has (ex)pired.

clang...... i thank you :lol:

Brussels does strange things to people! Smoggie and I will be paying a visit sometime next year sport!

Ditching the spire is a bit of bummer to be frank.

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^^ Love it!

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holy smoke bat fans. Wow, what an image - I'm guessing that will be from Marshalls Mill. Are these yours Leeds_John, or are you finding them on flickr? Either way, most impressive!

Very good! And it only excites more; Criterion Place will be well into that view. Is that from an apartment? Whoever owns it is very lucky!

Very good! And it only excites more; Criterion Place will be well into that view. Is that from an apartment? Whoever owns it is very lucky!

with office chairs and a conference phone in the background!?! Its Marshalls Mill, the Igloo Regeneration conversion which is next to Round Foundary. That's the Round Foundary forge tower in the foreground.

holy smoke bat fans. Wow, what an image - I'm guessing that will be from Marshalls Mill. Are these yours Leeds_John, or are you finding them on flickr? Either way, most impressive!

Its from Flickr old fruit, though some chaps on here would like to see it, i thought it was a peachy shot!!!

Oh yeah lol; Im on a laptop so at the angle I had it it just looked like a black sillhouette foreground! When I move the screen up you can see the chairs etc more!

Nice shot.

I've made it my desktop background (it's quite suitable as it's mainly dark surround is good for the desktop icons).

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I have also made this photo my desktop background. It is a fantastic picture. Could have been taken in New York. Great photo Leeds John.

That would make a great penthouse that what a view.

A few from just before christmas

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http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/save_mejebus/BWP%2022-12-06/BWP02.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/save_mejebus/BWP%2022-12-06/BWP03.jpg

As much as i like this, i struggle to see how the residential layout will be floorplan wise, as a building it looks like office and nothing else, anyone got floor plans?

I had floorplans...

The back apartments (sloping side) are square onto their balconies as are the apartments with side balconies, whereas there are 3 apartments slotted into the curved section of the building IIRC.

I have floor plans for residential areas, they don't look to bad..

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/jcg/PICT1926.jpg

i also had floorplans, i thought they looked quite nice!

had a bit of time in between buses y day so here is some of a nearly complete bwp

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great photos homesweethome

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Nice pictures everyone but it does look bleak. We need some sun :-)

As much as i like this, i struggle to see how the residential layout will be floorplan wise, as a building it looks like office and nothing else, anyone got floor plans?

I have floor plans for the front curve section and sides, plus a OS site plan... no way of scanning them at the mo, but if when get the chance, I'll post them here.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/save_mejebus/BWP%2022-12-06/BWP04.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/save_mejebus/BWP%2022-12-06/BWP06.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/save_mejebus/BWP%2022-12-06/BWP07.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/save_mejebus/BWP%2022-12-06/BWP05.jpg

^^ Those look great, especially the last two the show off the old and the new really well and in great light. I think you should show them off in the national threads, or try and revive that one on the world forums. Anyway well done and keep 'em coming :)

today

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did that wrong!!

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Looks like we're not gonna see the spire after all now the crane's gone

Looks like we're not gonna see the spire after all now the crane's gone
Yes it's a real shame but at least we've plenty of other things to look forward to now:)

Wasnt the spire acting as a sort of lightning conductor, its the tallest building in Leeds, itll need one!!

Yes it's a real shame but at least we've plenty of other things to look forward to now:)

Like the real ale in the grove inn :cheers: you feeling ok today Martin ? :colgate:

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Great pictures Leeds John, i really like the top picture with the rainbow.

Does anyone know if they're actually going to tidy up the cladding (plus finish the edges of the balcony side of the tower)?

It'll be a crying shame if they don't.

Overall I think its a nice tower, although I do find it amusing that the spire that forms such a core part of the marketing and imagery of the tower got canned.

http://www.bridgewaterplaceleeds.com/images/backdrop/logo_on.gif

That's the one!

BWP took a real battering yesterday in the high winds,but it won the battle and the build still goes on ,except for the level 1 ceiling in the entrance lobby which was blown away and will have to be re built.The site was closed at approx 1.30pm to the subbies much to their delight.I think the majority would have gone to the Globe,but it was deamed unsafe after a section of roof slates were removed by the wind,leaving a gaping hole into the loft.:cheers: :cheers:

Interesting point guffer. I have always wondered how tall buildings fair-up in strong wind conditions. Yesterday the wind had a mean speed of force 8 gusting to storm force 11. That is on street level, I presume that the new buildings going up in Leeds are all capable of taking a hammering from the elements.

aah that rainbow photo is fantastic! BWP looks magnificent against the dark sky.


That weather was so wild yesterday! Up in Yeadon the Tarn was like the sea! Crazy! I guess the buildings have to be everything proof!

aah that rainbow photo is fantastic! BWP looks magnificent against the dark sky.


That weather was so wild yesterday! Up in Yeadon the Tarn was like the sea! Crazy! I guess the buildings have to be everything proof!

I don't know if this was the highest in the Leeds area but the airport did record a wind speed of 66 knots (76 mph) , or storm force 11 (gusting to)

wow! That's a powerful wind! No wonder I felt like I was flying two kites rather than walking two dogs!

I know someone who works for Eversheds and they are told they can't move in till august now. Apparently one of the ceilings in the office section was made 9 inches too short thereby taking a huge amount of money off the selling price if they re-sold. They've had something like 5 different project managers since construction began because they've all been so useless.

Thought I would experiment with the new digital camera. As I have no tripod, my options were limited and I used anything for support.

http://www.gallerynorth.co.uk/forum/Night View.jpg


http://www.gallerynorth.co.uk/forum/Bridgewater Place night.jpg

www.gallerynorth.co.uk

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I have to say Im a little disapointed with BWP. Don't get me wrong its looks great but theres a few little things that make it look like it was rushed in the following months. Firstly theres the cladding on the upper penthouses which looks off colour compared to the rest. Then there's the back of the building with the balconies and the unfinished silver cladding on each side. I really hope they sort that out. And then the green neon lights that surround the circular section of the building that faces the train station. They look abit like christmas lights that a kid put on them with the curvy bits. I hope I don't offend with my comments about this building and I still maintain that it looks brilliant. Theres just a few little finishing touches that could be done to make it look amazing.

my options were limited and I used anything for support.

A bit like LUFC at the moment.

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

There is a fantastic new night shot of BWP on the official site.......

http://www.bridgewaterplaceleeds.com/

:banana:

A bit like LUFC at the moment.

Quite!!!! I've been struggling in the lower league of life for years.

Nice pics Gallery North ! :banana:

But those green lights HAVE to GO !!!!!!!!!! :rant:

Is this better........

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Bridgewater20Place20night.jpg
Picture by Gallery North

Is this better........

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Bridgewater20Place20night.jpg
Picture by Gallery North

Molly might like that.. but I think she just LOVES GREEN, Try Electric blue !
If not turquoise will do !
PS hope you have permission from Gallery North

Molly might like that.. but I think she just LOVES GREEN, Try Electric blue !
If not turquoise will do !

You could call it Little Briton Tower this colour:lol:

this is my favourite building in the uk at the moment..daring comment but what the hell

this is my favourite building in the uk at the moment..daring comment but what the hell

Well if that's you in the avatar... I'm moving in this summer feel free to visit me for a free tour :colgate:

Well if that's you in the avatar... I'm moving in this summer feel free to visit me for a free tour :colgate:
Whoa there Mark*ie. Remember what we are discussing here. I can see the attraction though. It's a nice avatar.

www.gallerynorth.co.uk

http://www.flickr.com/photos/69451609@N00/

Whoa there Mark*ie. Remember what we are discussing here. I can see the attraction though. It's a nice avatar.

www.gallerynorth.co.uk

http://www.flickr.com/photos/69451609@N00/

I just hope they don't bloody change it, my thoughts are running wild, leather mask, red ball in mouth.. oh dear what have I done :nuts:

Ok, sorry everyone, back to the topical subject !

BWP in pink! lol..very sweet...but I'm not sure it goes that well with the lovely bright red light! the green looks good...but maybe when they hopefully light up any extra strips on higher floors and with the shape of the building and with the light on the top it will look rather like a Christmas tree.... but maybe they could use the green seasonally. :)


Red is too red.... Blue is good..but already there is a lot of blue around....

I know someone who works for Eversheds and they are told they can't move in till august now. Apparently one of the ceilings in the office section was made 9 inches too short thereby taking a huge amount of money off the selling price if they re-sold. They've had something like 5 different project managers since construction began because they've all been so useless.

Yes I've just heard news about the ceiling today... been told that, will take only few months to rectify though, expected time to move in within 2 or 3months ? How many times have we heard that before !!! :ohno:

Plus as earlier stated there will not be a spire... wonder if they will change the bridgewater place logo ?
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EDIT: Flickr specials.

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Stunning photographs di Livio !

I have to say Im a little disapointed with BWP. Don't get me wrong its looks great but theres a few little things that make it look like it was rushed in the following months. Firstly theres the cladding on the upper penthouses which looks off colour compared to the rest. Then there's the back of the building with the balconies and the unfinished silver cladding on each side. I really hope they sort that out. And then the green neon lights that surround the circular section of the building that faces the train station. They look abit like christmas lights that a kid put on them with the curvy bits. I hope I don't offend with my comments about this building and I still maintain that it looks brilliant. Theres just a few little finishing touches that could be done to make it look amazing.

Glad to see someone else agrees with me. It's criminal that they can build a building without finishing it properly.

It needs a spike.

I always felt it looked like a tall ship coming into port, but without a spike it doesn't so much.

The way the building reaches it's apex is for me...a chronic disappointment. A spire would have an enormous and positive effect on the overall aesthetic but the way the topmost storey is dealt with is just sloppy. Why couldn't they have just raised the parapet wall to give a a more solid and satisfactory finish to the building, as it is it just looks like they forgot to add the extra floors on top. Another example of cost cutting here and there letting down an otherwise worthy building...built by accountants and quanity surveyors with the architects coming way down the pecking order.

Another example of cost cutting here and there letting down an otherwise worthy building...built by accountants and quanity surveyors with the architects coming way down the pecking order.

Should we have a whip-round?

Should we have a whip-round?Is this for the BWP spire or for Mark*ie :) ?

Is this for the BWP spire or for Mark*ie :) ?

10% of the money raised for Markie can be put towards a spire.

it looks really good!

I take a good look at this building every day and, to me, it doesn't look unfinished, but it does end quite abruptly at the top. A spire really would make it, instead of some railings round the outer edge.

It needs a spike.

I always felt it looked like a tall ship coming into port, but without a spike it doesn't so much.

Arrrgh.. like a ship without a crows nest ! :skull:

Am i the only one that thinks a spire would look out of place? I think it's for the best personally.

I'm not too bothered about the spike, I can take it or leave it.

Am i the only one that thinks a spire would look out of place? I think it's for the best personally.

Looks like your in the minority, please no more wind ups !
Anyway welcome to the Leeds forum.

Cheers ;)

Should i introduce myself?

Go for it..

Ok, i'm Colin, 25, I live in West Leeds (Pudsey). I left a job in digital print to look after my 4 year old son full-time about 9 months ago, and now i'm studying freelance journalism (homebased). In my spare time i play guitar, make electronic music and write music reviews for several websites, one of which is the almighty Leeds Music Scene.

If your wondering why i signed up, well...i love Leeds, so any new developments in the city are of interest to myself, and you could say i like architecture too.

You can't do it like that, Colin. SSC rules state that all newcomers must introduce themselves in a NEW thread.

The template for said thread is "Hi gang! My name's (insert name). So in your case that would be "Hi gang! My name's Colin."

You weren't to know, but I'd get that thread started pronto, before Fred2 notices.

You can't do it like that, Colin. SSC rules state that all newcomers must introduce themselves in a NEW thread.

The template for said thread is "Hi gang! My name's (insert name). So in your case that would be "Hi gang! My name's Colin."

You weren't to know, but I'd get that thread started pronto, before Fred2 notices.

And if I did notice - so what ?

Welcome Colin. Note that there are many nut cases on this forum of whom I am one ! :)

one of which is the almighty Leeds Music Scene.

A fellow LMS member, welcome. :)

If your wondering why i signed up, well...i love Leeds, so any new developments in the city are of interest to myself, and you could say i like architecture too.
hey that's a great reason for joining... Have fun here! (meaning deep architecturally meaningful fun of course! )



Fred your two new words for today are the L words...

L is for Leeds

L is also for:

love

like

Try writing them, try saying them, try using them in an 'I' sentence. ... I want to see them used! You will be tested next week. :)

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a spike is going on top isnt it ? ive seen loads of pics with one. it also shows one on the BWP website.

Unfortunately there will be no spike, spire or mast going up !
I wouldn't take too much notice of the BWP website, on their night time illustration illumination is blue, at the moment its bright green ! :pet:

It really is a shame in my opinion that they did not include a spire on Bridgewater Place even though they plastered it all over marketing and early renders. So why did they renegade on this spire as much I love Bridgewater Place something does look missing by not having a spire. Does anyone know why KW Linfoot changed his mind about incuding a spire on Bridgewater Place?

£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££

:ohno:

It really is a shame in my opinion that they did not include a spire on Bridgewater Place even though they plastered it all over marketing and early renders. So why did they renegade on this spire as much I love Bridgewater Place something does look missing by not having a spire. Does anyone know why KW Linfoot changed his mind about incuding a spire on Bridgewater Place?

I agree, its flat top along with the curve needs a spire!

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Ok, i'm Colin, 25, I live in West Leeds (Pudsey). I left a job in digital print to look after my 4 year old son full-time about 9 months ago, and now i'm studying freelance journalism (homebased). In my spare time i play guitar, make electronic music and write music reviews for several websites, one of which is the almighty Leeds Music Scene.


Welcome to SSC Colin!

I periodically lurk on LMS and it is indeed a damn fine forum, being a fan of fine West Yorkshire bands such as The Cribs, Forward Russia and (to a lesser extent) Pigeon Detectives and a frequent gig goer I always enjoy reading the reviews.

Whilst we're on the subject to the Leeds Music Scene I hope nobody minds me blatently using this opportunity to plug my band's gig next friday evening (2/2) at the HIFI club.

For those of you that are familiar with watching bands in Leeds you may have stumbled accross the Tea Time Shuffle once a month at the HIFI.

Tea Time Shuffle (http://http://www.myspace.com/teatimeshuffle)

Straight out of work into a great bar with great bands. You can't go wrong! :cheers:

What a superb building, it looks like it would fit right into the Frankfurt or Rotterdamn skyline, very continental, different to anything else over here in the UK (or future proposals).. It just needs some friends now to keep it company on the skyline, lol

Its true; it is different, even if you dont like it, all skyscrapers are glass at the moment, except BWP. And dont worry! It has Granary Wharf as a friend :)

What a superb building, it looks like it would fit right into the Frankfurt or Rotterdamn skyline, very continental, different to anything else over here in the UK (or future proposals).. It just needs some friends now to keep it company on the skyline, lol

It certainly divides opinion.
Up close you can see the wrinkles.

Welcome to SSC Colin!

I periodically lurk on LMS and it is indeed a damn fine forum, being a fan of fine West Yorkshire bands such as The Cribs, Forward Russia and (to a lesser extent) Pigeon Detectives and a frequent gig goer I always enjoy reading the reviews.

Don't forget "The Research" top band !

Welcome to SSC Colin!

I periodically lurk on LMS and it is indeed a damn fine forum, being a fan of fine West Yorkshire bands such as The Cribs, Forward Russia and (to a lesser extent) Pigeon Detectives and a frequent gig goer I always enjoy reading the reviews.

Don't forget "The Research" top band !

Whoops, double post...?

Ok first person to notice whats wrong with this pic wins a prize

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/save_mejebus/BWP%2022-12-06/BWP001.jpg

its a reflection.

what do i win?

bwp is superimposed, in the reflection there's warehouses and cars, above water, there isn't!

I thank you! :cheers:

What do i win?!?! :banana:

actually f**k me, the image is upside down!! the reflection is real, just the wrong way up!!

Great photo!!! The water must've been sooo still!

What do i win now?! :lol:

Ok first person to notice whats wrong with this pic wins a prize

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/save_mejebus/BWP%2022-12-06/BWP001.jpg

It is a complete reversal

It is a complete reversal

Nah, you're all wrong. Look for the BMB group in the reflection and then look for it's original placing. :nuts:

[QUOTE=Jebus;11503630]Ok first person to notice whats wrong with this pic wins a prize.

There is both reversal and superimpostion of another image which includes the barge and it reflection.

Ok first person to notice whats wrong with this pic wins a prize

Everything?

Ok first person to notice whats wrong with this pic wins a prize

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/save_mejebus/BWP%2022-12-06/BWP001.jpg

It is a complete reversal and the barge is floating mid air as it has been superimposed wrongly. God! I don't believe I've been sucked into this one.

This is the correct view.
http://www.gallerynorth.co.uk/forum/Wrongway.jpg

Ok this is the original view, as you can see all I did was rotate the image 180 degrees. Nothing has been superimposed, its just a simple plain old reflection. So the first person homesweethome guessed right
:dance:

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2655/bwp001abf2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/370834513_f4c1f5b8e4_b.jpg
Courtesy of Flickr

I know someone who works for Eversheds and they are told they can't move in till august now. Apparently one of the ceilings in the office section was made 9 inches too short thereby taking a huge amount of money off the selling price if they re-sold. They've had something like 5 different project managers since construction began because they've all been so useless.

The only area on eversheds levels regarding ceiling heights ,was on the 8th floor where it was erected 50mm to low due to the services above, it was impossible to raise it up to the correct height.

this is my favourite building in the uk at the moment..daring comment but what the hell

nice tackle:)

Jan 27th (flickr)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/370909210_91b831b50d_b.jpg

(from flickr) sub-titled ' The North can be beautiful'.

Yes, and 'The South can be as bland as Malvern water'




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http://farm1.static.flickr.com/116/295548014_0435ee77b3_b.jpg

WOW. Terrific pictures di Liv.

Reading todays missive from 'cosmo' YEP columnist Rod McPhee, apparently Bridgewater Place has been nicknamed the Dalek by locals! Can't say I've used that term myself, has anyone here?

Reading todays missive from 'cosmo' YEP columnist Rod McPhee, apparently Bridgewater Place has been nicknamed the Dalek by locals! Can't say I've used that term myself, has anyone here?

Perhaps when looking at the sloping side of the building, but it's a bit of a stretch. Anyway, where's the plunger and extruding nose?

I'm astounded at the quality of some of these photos being posted recently. Narked that those outer cladding bits on the sloping backside of the tower don't seem to be rectified yet. It's really noticeable. Jebus, you've brought some reet proper class to the Leeds thread!

The Dalek is a pants nickname. I think it looks like a Lynx can from the front, but think the moniker BWP should suffice as a unique identifier.

Reading todays missive from 'cosmo' YEP columnist Rod McPhee, apparently Bridgewater Place has been nicknamed the Dalek by locals! Can't say I've used that term myself, has anyone here?

I once called one of my photographs Giant Dalek or what.

http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=235619&page=35

www.gallerynorth.co.uk
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69451609@N00/

(from flickr) sub-titled ' The North can be beautiful'.

Yes, and 'The South can be as bland as Malvern water'




http://farm1.static.flickr.com/157/372506194_ff157310d0_b.jpg





Nice. I like this photo.

I would also like to take this opportunity to apoligise for the mini-hijack earlier - And thank you for the warm welcome too.

Reading todays missive from 'cosmo' YEP columnist Rod McPhee, apparently Bridgewater Place has been nicknamed the Dalek by locals! Can't say I've used that term myself, has anyone here?

I like it when thee are local names for things, makes them more personal to the city nad more fun, like the Kremlin for Quarry Hill , awesome.

I like it when thee are local names for things, makes them more personal to the city nad more fun, like the Kremlin for Quarry Hill , awesome.

I dubbed the Criterion Towers 'Cow and Calf' - but no one thought it was a good nickname !

I dubbed the Criterion Towers 'Cow and Calf' - but no one thought it was a good nickname !

No It's a totally crap name Fred !

No It's a totally crap name Fred !

Thanks for the moral support, mate !

I once called one of my photographs Giant Dalek or what.

http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=235619&page=35

www.gallerynorth.co.uk
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69451609@N00/

Yes I firstly remember that ! All credit to Gallery North, Rod Mc Phee... If your reading this your a crank mate ! quote me.

I heard "The Lynx Can" for BWP and "The Kissing Towers" and "The Shards (of glass)" for Criterion Place.

I heard "The Lynx Can" for BWP

I have a can right in front of me, It's the Africa fragrance :) , can't really see the resemblance? Although hang on a minute the shower gel bottle looks more fitting... Don't think the, "hey lets walk over to the Lynx shower gel bottle building" will take off though. :nuts: :cheers:

I have a can right in front of me, It's the Africa fragrance :) , can't really see the resemblance? Although hang on a minute the shower gel bottle looks more fitting... Don't think the, "hey lets walk over to the Lynx shower gel bottle building" will take off though. :nuts: :cheers:


By the way.....the advertised effects on women are ficticious Markie.....:lol:

I have a can right in front of me, It's the Africa fragrance :) , can't really see the resemblance? Although hang on a minute the shower gel bottle looks more fitting... Don't think the, "hey lets walk over to the Lynx shower gel bottle building" will take off though. :nuts: :cheers:

There are different variations of it.
Here's the budget rip-off called Axe which seemed to be prevalant in Seacroft owing to the presence of the nearby Elida Gibbs factory .

http://static.cosmeticmall.com/images/products/featured/117933.jpg

By the way.....the advertised effects on women are ficticious Markie.....:lol:

No it's true ! (shower gel + spray = woman).. I forgot to use the shower gel last week and bumped into my ex girlfriend ! :nuts: Oh dear.. must definately remember to use the shower gel, me and Smartcity are on the lash tonight, so I'll keep you posted.

There are different variations of it.
Here's the budget rip-off called Axe which seemed to be prevalant in Seacroft owing to the presence of the nearby Elida Gibbs factory .

http://static.cosmeticmall.com/images/products/featured/117933.jpg

I've heard there is a variation to the above product, explained in the formula below

(shower gel + spray = Kappa slappa)

Axe is the trading name in many countries, not a cheap rip off!

I suppose the colours are different but I kinda see what they were getting at. I cant remember where I heard it.

No it's true ! (shower gel + spray = woman).. I forgot to use the shower gel last week and bumped into my ex girlfriend ! :nuts: Oh dear.. must definately remember to use the shower gel, me and Smartcity are on the lash tonight, so I'll keep you posted.

Hmm. Good luck. I may purchase some - pending the results of your extracurricular activities tonight :cheers:

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http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/374585690_f80b2690b7_b.jpg

..

Nice
Only another 3 stoerys of side cladding and the exterior will be complete.

Hi all does anyone have any idea what sort of prices these appartments are going to be when completed. I bought my 2 bed appartment 2 years ago and i am hoping it has risen in price.. Anyone got any ideas..

Hi all does anyone have any idea what sort of prices these appartments are going to be when completed. I bought my 2 bed appartment 2 years ago and i am hoping it has risen in price.. Anyone got any ideas..

Saw a one bed on east side with balcony not sure what floor, advertised on Hunters web site 3 days before xmas sold next day for £165k no parking... Im on 14th floor east side, you know what I paid for mine Steve, so it looks like I've made big bucks, have not seen many 2 bed for sale so that's more than likely a good sign as far as the value goes, if i see any for sale I'll let you know...
By the way was chatting with Emma at Linfoots other day, residents will be moving in floor by floor so could be in before june "April or May ?... looks like your gonna be one of the first. Have you had a move in date yet Steve ?

Think we already knew this, just not from the official site:

8 December 2006

NEWS RELEASE


RETAILERS ANNOUNCED FOR BRIDGEWATER PLACE LEEDS

As Leeds’ tallest building, Bridgewater Place reaches its peak and final phase of construction, developers have announced that six out of the seven available retail units in the ground floor glass atrium have been let to major high street operators.

Well known Leeds restaurant Sous Le Nez is to open a sister eaterie aptly named Sur Le Pont (On The Bridge), whilst Philpotts, Costa Coffee, Bagel Nash, The Smoothie Company and Brookfield News are also set to open at Bridgewater Place early next year.

Robert Chamberlain, who is behind Sous Le Nez as well as The Millbank in Sowerby Bridge and La Cachette in Elland has secured 5,282 sq ft to open Sur Le Pont with 100 covers, a feature bar and private dining room. Serving modern bistro style food the restaurant will have a contemporary continental feel with al fresco seating located in the striking nine storey glass atrium itself.

Award winning high quality sandwich retailer Philpotts is to take 1,832 sq ft facing out onto Neville Street with outdoor seating. Despite having a shop already located in Leeds city centre, Philpotts did not hesitate to secure further presence at Bridgewater Place. David Mann, Managing Director at Philpotts Limited comments: “Leeds is clearly booming with fast growing occupancy in both business and residential markets that deliver against our exact customer profile. Following the phenomenal success of our first shop in the city centre we are confident that we will see strong trade at Bridgewater Place because of its diverse occupancy and corporate central location.”

National brand Costa Coffee will occupy a 1,400 sq ft for its coffee break followers, whist Leeds established Bagel Nash will open its sixth outlet in the city with a 450 sq ft unit. The Smoothie Company has secured 918 sq ft for a juice bar and newsagents/general store Brookfield News is taking 850 sq ft.

With final completion of the commercial element of Bridgewater Place imminent, it is expected that operators will be open for business before Easter 2007. Joint developers Landmark Development Projects and St James Securities have sought to attract a complimentary mix of uses to benefit both the residential and commercial occupiers and are delighted with the occupancy so far.

Chris Gilman, Director at Landmark Development Projects comments: “Once final completion is accomplished at the beginning of next year Bridgewater Place will become the most exclusive business address in the north and will reinforce the new corporate district south of the river in Leeds. More than 3,000 people are likely to occupy the space on a daily basis which is certainly an attractive proposition for our retailers.”

Strategically located to the south of Neville Street Bridge, Bridgewater Place is just a few minutes walk from the city railway station and shopping attractions. When completed early next year the much heralded scheme will incorporate 230,000 sq ft of state of the art office accommodation (125,000 of which is pre let to law firm Eversheds), 15,000 sq ft of leisure and retail space and underground parking for some 400 vehicles. It also includes 200 prestigious residential apartments by K W Linfoot Plc.

Just one 5,400 sq ft retail unit remains available at Bridgewater Place. Interested parties should contact Sarah Butt at commercial advising agents Hill Woolhouse on 0113 2470999 or David Thompson at DTZ 0113 254 3000.

Terms are currently being agreed to let further office accommodation with two major occupiers. For further information about the remaining office space please visit www.bridgewaterplaceleeds.com or contact agents DTZ, Hill Woolhouse or Jones Lang La Salle.

For further information about residential apartments please contact K W Linfoot Plc. on 0113 391 6300.

Ends

For further media information please contact:
Louise French / Dee Goldstraw
Louise French Communications
T: 0113 242 4999
F: 0113 242 8881
E: louise@lfcomms.co.uk
E: dee@lfcomms.co.uk

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15 November 2006

NEWS RELEASE

ATRIUM CENTREPIECE TO STAND TALL IN
BRIDGEWATER PLACE, LEEDS

A giant 17.5 metre sculpture has been commissioned for the main public entrance to Leeds’ tallest and most anticipated new mixed use development, Bridgewater Place. Innovative Leeds practice, Artist House has been commissioned to produce the centrepiece that is to sit at the heart of the huge 9 storey glass atrium looking onto Water Lane.

Bridgewater Place joint developers Landmark Development Projects and St James Securities wanted to culturally enhance the public area with a truly original statement and offered Artist House the challenge following it recent achievements in the city. Ian Barraclough, Managing Director of St James Securities explains the reckoning behind the commission: “It is estimated that more 3,000 people will occupy the building daily so we have committed to raise more £100,000 of private funds to help provide a piece of original artwork that the public can enjoy.”

Artist House considered the setting for the artwork in Leeds’ tallest building and took inspiration for the concept from ‘skyscrapers’. Laura Quarmby, joint partner at Artist House describes the initial idea: “Since its invention in the 1880’s in Chicago, the skyscraper has been recognised as symbol of great engineering and economic status. The arrival of the first skyscraper in Leeds therefore brings to mind the history of progress in the 20th century.

“Looking to the tradition of symbolic public structures our design takes Brancusi’s world heritage monument Endless Column as the source. Reinterpreted for today in modern materials, the Bridgewater Place sculpture embraces its context, the tallest building in Leeds, whilst also posing vital questions about the nature of progress.”

The finished sculpture will stand 17.5 metres high in the centre of the magnificent glass public atrium in Bridgewater Place. It will comprise nine hexagonal fibre glass pods threaded over a central column. Each ‘pod’ will contain an illuminated image placed at the front of it. The images will create a science fiction narrative where the sculpture appears to have human intelligence or consciousness. It will attempt to communicate with the occupants of Bridgewater Place by turning the illuminated images on and off in different combinations. The nine images will portray scenes from the sculptures memory, which are depictions of human activity from a story of progress and evolution.

Whilst the actual images are still being developed, the concept has evolved over the last two years and Artist House has undertaken informal consultations with Leeds City Council, local architects and local artists to arrive at the concept.

A red steel column has already been positioned on site which will form the core of the sculpture and the final artwork will be installed early 2007.

Ends

Image 1: shows the position of the sculpture within Bridgewater Place
Image 2: shows a maqette of the sculpture, please note this is to demonstrate the concept and does not show the actual images that will be used.

For further press information, please contact:
Louise French/Dee Goldstraw
Louise French Communications
T: 0113 242 4999
F: 0113 242 8881
M: 07939 164 321
E: louise@lfcomms.co.uk
E: dee@lfcomms.co.uk

NOTES TO EDITOR

Bridgewater Place is the city’s biggest mixed-use single-phase development covering 400,000 sq. ft of accommodation. The ambitious scheme incorporates 230,000 sq. ft of state of the art office accommodation (of which 125,000 sq ft is already pre-let to international law firm Eversheds), 10,000 sq. ft. of leisure and retail space and underground parking for some 400 vehicles. The main tower at Bridgewater Place will also house 200 luxury residential apartments from floors ten to 32. The apartments are being delivered by the developers jointly with renowned city living specialist, K W Linfoot Plc.

Artist House is the studio of Bryan Davies and Laura Quarmby set up in Leeds in 2003. The studio makes projects exploring the relationship between art, business and regeneration, producing sculpture, functional sculpture/furniture and publications based on these ideas.

Recent projects include the Liverpool Biennial 2006, restoring a disused farmhouse with Grizedale Arts in the Lake District and Architel, a publication presenting a hybrid business model for young architects.

Pictures taken last night with my mobie...

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Image019.jpghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Image026-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Image018.jpghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Image023-1.jpg

Think we already knew this, just not from the official site:

8 December 2006

NEWS RELEASE


RETAILERS ANNOUNCED FOR BRIDGEWATER PLACE LEEDS

As Leeds’ tallest building, Bridgewater Place reaches its peak and final phase of construction, developers have announced that six out of the seven available retail units in the ground floor glass atrium have been let to major high street operators.

Well known Leeds restaurant Sous Le Nez is to open a sister eaterie aptly named Sur Le Pont (On The Bridge), whilst Philpotts, Costa Coffee, Bagel Nash, The Smoothie Company and Brookfield News are also set to open at Bridgewater Place early next year.

Robert Chamberlain, who is behind Sous Le Nez as well as The Millbank in Sowerby Bridge and La Cachette in Elland has secured 5,282 sq ft to open Sur Le Pont with 100 covers, a feature bar and private dining room. Serving modern bistro style food the restaurant will have a contemporary continental feel with al fresco seating located in the striking nine storey glass atrium itself.

Award winning high quality sandwich retailer Philpotts is to take 1,832 sq ft facing out onto Neville Street with outdoor seating. Despite having a shop already located in Leeds city centre, Philpotts did not hesitate to secure further presence at Bridgewater Place. David Mann, Managing Director at Philpotts Limited comments: “Leeds is clearly booming with fast growing occupancy in both business and residential markets that deliver against our exact customer profile. Following the phenomenal success of our first shop in the city centre we are confident that we will see strong trade at Bridgewater Place because of its diverse occupancy and corporate central location.”

National brand Costa Coffee will occupy a 1,400 sq ft for its coffee break followers, whist Leeds established Bagel Nash will open its sixth outlet in the city with a 450 sq ft unit. The Smoothie Company has secured 918 sq ft for a juice bar and newsagents/general store Brookfield News is taking 850 sq ft.

With final completion of the commercial element of Bridgewater Place imminent, it is expected that operators will be open for business before Easter 2007. Joint developers Landmark Development Projects and St James Securities have sought to attract a complimentary mix of uses to benefit both the residential and commercial occupiers and are delighted with the occupancy so far.

Chris Gilman, Director at Landmark Development Projects comments: “Once final completion is accomplished at the beginning of next year Bridgewater Place will become the most exclusive business address in the north and will reinforce the new corporate district south of the river in Leeds. More than 3,000 people are likely to occupy the space on a daily basis which is certainly an attractive proposition for our retailers.”

Strategically located to the south of Neville Street Bridge, Bridgewater Place is just a few minutes walk from the city railway station and shopping attractions. When completed early next year the much heralded scheme will incorporate 230,000 sq ft of state of the art office accommodation (125,000 of which is pre let to law firm Eversheds), 15,000 sq ft of leisure and retail space and underground parking for some 400 vehicles. It also includes 200 prestigious residential apartments by K W Linfoot Plc.

Just one 5,400 sq ft retail unit remains available at Bridgewater Place. Interested parties should contact Sarah Butt at commercial advising agents Hill Woolhouse on 0113 2470999 or David Thompson at DTZ 0113 254 3000.

Terms are currently being agreed to let further office accommodation with two major occupiers. For further information about the remaining office space please visit www.bridgewaterplaceleeds.com or contact agents DTZ, Hill Woolhouse or Jones Lang La Salle.

For further information about residential apartments please contact K W Linfoot Plc. on 0113 391 6300.

Ends

For further media information please contact:
Louise French / Dee Goldstraw
Louise French Communications
T: 0113 242 4999
F: 0113 242 8881
E: louise@lfcomms.co.uk
E: dee@lfcomms.co.uk

--------------

15 November 2006

NEWS RELEASE

ATRIUM CENTREPIECE TO STAND TALL IN
BRIDGEWATER PLACE, LEEDS

A giant 17.5 metre sculpture has been commissioned for the main public entrance to Leeds’ tallest and most anticipated new mixed use development, Bridgewater Place. Innovative Leeds practice, Artist House has been commissioned to produce the centrepiece that is to sit at the heart of the huge 9 storey glass atrium looking onto Water Lane.

Bridgewater Place joint developers Landmark Development Projects and St James Securities wanted to culturally enhance the public area with a truly original statement and offered Artist House the challenge following it recent achievements in the city. Ian Barraclough, Managing Director of St James Securities explains the reckoning behind the commission: “It is estimated that more 3,000 people will occupy the building daily so we have committed to raise more £100,000 of private funds to help provide a piece of original artwork that the public can enjoy.”

Artist House considered the setting for the artwork in Leeds’ tallest building and took inspiration for the concept from ‘skyscrapers’. Laura Quarmby, joint partner at Artist House describes the initial idea: “Since its invention in the 1880’s in Chicago, the skyscraper has been recognised as symbol of great engineering and economic status. The arrival of the first skyscraper in Leeds therefore brings to mind the history of progress in the 20th century.

“Looking to the tradition of symbolic public structures our design takes Brancusi’s world heritage monument Endless Column as the source. Reinterpreted for today in modern materials, the Bridgewater Place sculpture embraces its context, the tallest building in Leeds, whilst also posing vital questions about the nature of progress.”

The finished sculpture will stand 17.5 metres high in the centre of the magnificent glass public atrium in Bridgewater Place. It will comprise nine hexagonal fibre glass pods threaded over a central column. Each ‘pod’ will contain an illuminated image placed at the front of it. The images will create a science fiction narrative where the sculpture appears to have human intelligence or consciousness. It will attempt to communicate with the occupants of Bridgewater Place by turning the illuminated images on and off in different combinations. The nine images will portray scenes from the sculptures memory, which are depictions of human activity from a story of progress and evolution.

Whilst the actual images are still being developed, the concept has evolved over the last two years and Artist House has undertaken informal consultations with Leeds City Council, local architects and local artists to arrive at the concept.

A red steel column has already been positioned on site which will form the core of the sculpture and the final artwork will be installed early 2007.

Ends

Image 1: shows the position of the sculpture within Bridgewater Place
Image 2: shows a maqette of the sculpture, please note this is to demonstrate the concept and does not show the actual images that will be used.

For further press information, please contact:
Louise French/Dee Goldstraw
Louise French Communications
T: 0113 242 4999
F: 0113 242 8881
M: 07939 164 321
E: louise@lfcomms.co.uk
E: dee@lfcomms.co.uk

NOTES TO EDITOR

Bridgewater Place is the city’s biggest mixed-use single-phase development covering 400,000 sq. ft of accommodation. The ambitious scheme incorporates 230,000 sq. ft of state of the art office accommodation (of which 125,000 sq ft is already pre-let to international law firm Eversheds), 10,000 sq. ft. of leisure and retail space and underground parking for some 400 vehicles. The main tower at Bridgewater Place will also house 200 luxury residential apartments from floors ten to 32. The apartments are being delivered by the developers jointly with renowned city living specialist, K W Linfoot Plc.

Artist House is the studio of Bryan Davies and Laura Quarmby set up in Leeds in 2003. The studio makes projects exploring the relationship between art, business and regeneration, producing sculpture, functional sculpture/furniture and publications based on these ideas.

Recent projects include the Liverpool Biennial 2006, restoring a disused farmhouse with Grizedale Arts in the Lake District and Architel, a publication presenting a hybrid business model for young architects.



Your information is accurate ,but may i add that tesco have taken the majority of the first floor.

Your information is accurate ,but may i add that tesco have taken the majority of the first floor.

Hi guffer !, what as in admin, or a store in atrium ?

Your information is accurate ,but may i add that tesco have taken the majority of the first floor.

Hmm Tesco right accross the road from the ASDA HQ. I wonder how many people who work as ASDA would shop at Tescos at Bridgewater Place? :| Surely ASDA can't be so hostile to developing high street format stores (which they are for some odd reason) not to have a store right accross the road from the head office to go to their chief rival?

Good to see such a comprehensive list of retailers for this site though especially as by default it should also double to serve the developments at Granary Wharf and Holbeck. Shame about the spire as I said before and does anyone know when the office tenants will start moving to Bridgewater Place as looking into the offices with the lights constantly on would surely mean they would be nearly finished by now?

Pictures taken last night with my mobie...

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Image019.jpghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Image026-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Image018.jpghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/SMARTCITY/Image023-1.jpg

Photos always appreciated.

I saw a similar shot (bottom left) in a Leeds city council protional document recently. Not the stunning icon building i was expecting, i honestly don't even feel BWP is as impressive as princes exchange. Maybe i need to stop moaning, get up there and see it in the flesh.

Oh, my sides.

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/getEdFrontImage.aspx?ImageID=380112

Daleks – Invasion Leeds 2007 A.D.

EXTERMINATE!: Bridgewater House as it would look with Dalek-like protruberancesWORD is that the latest and tallest addition to our city's skyline, Bridgewater Place, has already earned itself a title, albeit one no one could have foreseen.
Apparently in some quarters it's already being referred to as The Dalek, due to its shape and metallic facade. When viewed in profile during twilight hours there's even a red light on top which could be mistaken for an eye.
Now before anyone get's in a flap, such titles can be affectionate and not a comment on the quality of the architecture.
Consider the 'Gherkin' skyscraper in London for example, this distinctive design by Foster Architects has, on the whole, proved a welcome arrival on the capital's skyline.
So please (particularly architects, developers, investors and all those people who will live and work in The Dalek) don't consider this an attack, call it a cheeky christening.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/377498315_4ec8b4a4eb_b.jpg..

Hmm Tesco right accross the road from the ASDA HQ. I wonder how many people who work as ASDA would shop at Tescos at Bridgewater Place? :| Surely ASDA can't be so hostile to developing high street format stores (which they are for some odd reason) not to have a store right accross the road from the head office to go to their chief rival?

my ex neighbour worked for ASDA and I understood them to have a big staff store within the HQ, so wouldn't expect many of them to be making the trip across the road to BWP.

The announcement of these names at BWP is great news, nothing worse than seeing empty units in shiny new developments. Looking fwd to wandering through the atrium, is it open to the public yet.......am back next weekend, so keen to have a nosy around.

Interesting if Tesco are putting a bit of admin in BWP... Regional HQ?

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7430/1000560mg1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/6159/1000562bb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7430/1000560mg1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/6159/1000562bb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Were those taken yesterday? I thought i'd spotted some stubbly bloke sneakily snapping away!!:)

Sadly twas not me, I was in the city on friday.
However that reminds me, I did see some youngish bloke photographing the area around WHSmiths in the city centre, so maybe that was one of you?? (1pm ish Friday??)

Taken earlier today

BWP through the trees:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q281/nosmo2/CIMG1756.jpg

Completing the entrance:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q281/nosmo2/CIMG1758.jpg

BWP and Victoria Bridge:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q281/nosmo2/CIMG1757.jpg

Taken earlier today

BWP through the trees:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q281/nosmo2/CIMG1756.jpg

Completing the entrance:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q281/nosmo2/CIMG1758.jpg

BWP and Victoria Bridge:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q281/nosmo2/CIMG1757.jpg


Nice pics there, matey:)

I particularly like the last one, with the contrast between the solidity of the bridge and the lightness of the glass of the atrium. Getting the angler into the shot finishes it off beautifully. Are you sure you didn't plant him there to complete the scene??

Taken earlier today

BWP through the trees:

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Fred, Those pictures are SUPERB ! :) Especialy this one, It's a corker ! :banana:

Many thanks Aviator and Mark*e for your very kind comments.
I like photography, and especially from unusual perspectives - if possible.

Allied to the fact that I have now more or less mastered how to upload pics for posting I hope to submit more.

As to the last one, it was only by pure luck that I managed to get that angler in the composition. Incidentally, he told me he usually fishes near the Armouries but tried his luck there today - usuccessfully.

Those are top photos Fred. Well done with the composition.

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top class photo that! Fantastic shot and a very feel good, uplifting image. :)

top class photo that! Fantastic shot and a very feel good, uplifting image. :)

It's a corker.
Fred is our renaissance man.


Here's a couple from flickr courtesy of Lucy Crosbie.


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top class photo that! Fantastic shot and a very feel good, uplifting image. :)

Thanks Molly and everyone else. It is a good photo and if you get just one out of a thousand like that I can tell you it is very satisfying. Actually with some of that non existent commodity- snow- on the trees it would make a smashing Xmas card photo. (Hint to photographer rivals!)

BWP taken exactly three years ago. Worth waiting for.


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aaagh wow three years ago already! ...it's funny looking back how time flys...but how slow it seemed at the time.


Thanks Molly and everyone else. It is a good photo and if you get just one out of a thousand like that I can tell you it is very satisfying. Actually with some of that non existent commodity- snow- on the trees it would make a smashing Xmas card photo. (Hint to photographer rivals!)

I hope you are ouit right now trying to capture that perfect winter shot!:)

BWP taken exactly three years ago. Worth waiting for.

Has it really been that long? Blimey if thats true they've really taken their time on this one. Did you take this photo Fred, were you a member on here 3 years ago?

aaagh wow three years ago already! ...it's funny looking back how time flys...but how slow it seemed at the time.

I hope you are ouit right now trying to capture that perfect winter shot!:)

Sorry, Molly, can't always be in the right place at the right time. Got other things to do. I hope others will have been out to take that shot in the snow.

Has it really been that long? Blimey if thats true they've really taken their time on this one. Did you take this photo Fred, were you a member on here 3 years ago?

Yes I took that photo myself. Don't think I was yet a member here.

Was going past BWP this afternoon, saw some guys on suspended lift adding the "much rumoured cladding" to the top three floors! Should imagine they will finish any other cladding to be done this way!

As i think it was Rob who mentioned it in the first, and earlier post as this been "under cladding" and not discoloured mismatched or unfinished !

Was going past BWP this afternoon, saw some guys on suspended lift adding the "much rumoured cladding" to the top three floors! Should imagine they will finish any other cladding to be done this way!

As i think it was Rob who mentioned it in the first, and earlier post as this been "under cladding" and not discoloured mismatched or unfinished !

I can rest easy now if that is the case, it was the cladding on the floor below the penthouses that was grating my cheese!!!

a couple from this weekend. typical slate grey sky greeted my return home as usual, but hey ho, got to make the most of it whilst one can.

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another couple of skyline shots of BWP from atop the Market MSCP

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another couple of skyline shots of BWP from atop the Market MSCP

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/3976/img1362ju2.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/234/img1359bi1.jpg


Nice pics, Jimbo. I do like the juxtaposition of the old and the new.


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It's good t see it finished folks. Just wish I was there to see it myself.

re pricing - I'll be very happy if people make money on this. How's the market been in the last 6 months?

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Rather New-Yorkesque I think. Loads more towers will appear in this view in coming years; should be a good view.

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Very good photo - did you take it ?

Is it just me, or does it look as though it's only about 2/3 the height it ought to be? I think it's the way it doesn't taper to a smaller apex - obviously the spire would have given the desired effect :(

I think you're right, I like the building, looking like a Giant Dalek and and all, but it definitely missing something, and I think that thing is a spire.

Something me and Mark*ie have spoken about... If the planning application shows BWP with a spire, surely Linfoots are not adhering to the planning permission they have obtained?

Give us our spire!!!

You'd have to check the final planning application i presume,the original renders or designs could be descriped as image only!
or to put it another way subject to change.

Very good photo - did you take it ?

No, too good for me.

Something me and Mark*ie have spoken about... If the planning application shows BWP with a spire, surely Linfoots are not adhering to the planning permission they have obtained?

Oh no, that might mean they'll have to demolish it?

;)

Oh no, that might mean they'll have to demolish it?

;)

I want that spire :gaah:


:)

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Gives us all something to Aspire to.

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nice shot and ...oh phew.. I'm not in it! Thought for a moment that was me there cleaning up the dog poop!

Anyone notice the thin bright GREEN :pet: strip light on the top floor front curved section last night ?

I think it's there every night (at least every night I am in Leeds). Looks very cheap. Hope it's not there to stay.

Passed BWP today, and saw crane on the roof lifting the panels for the rear sloping section of the building. That'll be the final work on the outside of the building. shame why they are at it, they could put a nice 20 metre spire on top. It would add to the aesthetic looks so much.

I think it's there every night (at least every night I am in Leeds). Looks very cheap. Hope it's not there to stay.

Think you might be on about service level 10 ? I only noticed this thin green strip last night on the curved section top level.

Passed BWP today, and saw crane on the roof lifting the panels for the rear sloping section of the building. That'll be the final work on the outside of the building. shame why they are at it, they could put a nice 20 metre spire on top. It would add to the aesthetic looks so much.

Yes it would be great to have a spire ! Suppose it's not beyond the realms of modern engineering to have one later.

i like this building looks really nice and i think it will look a lot better in the summer days

BWP looks great inside the finishing touches are taking place,the outside paved area also looks brill,its really taking shape now in all areas now the site welfare and offices have been removed,the cladding team on the outside are making good progress down the north slope to the resi tower.Just to add level 5 (eversheds main floor) looks absolutly stunning i cannot understand why they wont take the offices and get moved in.

Think you might be on about service level 10 ? I only noticed this thin green strip last night on the curved section top level.

Oh yes I did. So there are more green lights then?

You can see the green strip on the webcam tonight. Wonder why they have chosen green? I think the building needs uplighting. Not just coloured strips. I don't mind green, but I don't think it works here. It might do on a wider scale across the whole building I don't know. I think a strip up the side would be needed to join them all together.

Infact, there isn't a spire, but a laser light could replace this? Similar to the occasional shows on some buildings. I know that is high investment. But its an idea that if executed would be impressive imo. Obviously only at night.

Well the top green bit isnt lit tonight!

They have to add the spire. It was a purely ornamental addition to the plans and included in the approved application, rather than an antenna or something. Just casually not bothering to put it on is a complete fraud. Leave it a while, and if nothing appears then we must write to the council.

Think you might be on about service level 10 ? I only noticed this thin green strip last night on the curved section top level.

I noticed the new set of green lights on Friday. They really added a touch of class. However last night they weren't on? The lower green set was still there but the ones right at the top had disappeared again. Odd.

Hope they are to be a permanent fixture, and also will eventually go all the way round the crown of the tower, as opposed to just half of it as on Friday.

I cant wait till we start to see real office lights on this development at night.It will make it even more a beutiful building it will add even more to the citys skyline.Speaking of skyline is their anything on the renovation of city house?

On the night render of bwp its a blue neon light instead of green.

On the night render of bwp its a blue neon light instead of green.

That's right and there is also a spire ! :ohno:

Someone on Flickr referred to BWP as 'Dishwater Place'. Oh dear.


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The cladding on BWP reminds me of the Barbiolli building Manchester. A building that is a mere ten years old.


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The new green light at the top is there again tonight:
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2636/bridgewaterzd7.jpg

And, I bet you all a pound that there will be a spire on this building.

The new green light at the top is there again tonight:
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2636/bridgewaterzd7.jpg

And, I bet you all a pound that there will be a spire on this building.

Wish you were right Sir C Wilson, but one of our insiders who worked on the building has already told us that it aint going to happen. The red light on top of the building would not have been positioned on the roof of the building as it is now, but on the spire, so I am sure its a non starter. Never mind, the new lighting is going to add to BWP's look at night.

It looks much better than the lights on the service level. Hopefully they might change those before completion.

Wish you were right Sir C Wilson, but one of our insiders who worked on the building has already told us that it aint going to happen. The red light on top of the building would not have been positioned on the roof of the building as it is now, but on the spire, so I am sure its a non starter. Never mind, the new lighting is going to add to BWP's look at night.

If I recall rightly, our insider told us that the contracting company he works for will not be putting a spire on the building.

A whole pound, mark you!

Wish you were right Sir C Wilson, but one of our insiders who worked on the building has already told us that it aint going to happen. The red light on top of the building would not have been positioned on the roof of the building as it is now, but on the spire, so I am sure its a non starter. Never mind, the new lighting is going to add to BWP's look at night.

OK I'm gonna throw a spanner in the works !
What if the Aircraft warning light was and is positioned there, because the large crane has gone that had a warning light... spire to be erected at a later date ?

Well I'm with most others on this and I don't think they will be one, although as I said before it's not beyond the realms of modern engineering or over until the fat lady sings !

definately no spire,not today, tomorrow or in the next decade.....honestly....but what i have noticed is that the boom jib for the window cleaning cradle is at the moment positioned higher than the aircraft warning light...and im not sure but i would say that is very naughty and very un lawful

Gosh, that does sound terribly dangerous.
Now then, how could they get the warning light a few metres higher......
;-)

So the green in full glory?

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Interesting, the new green strip at the top looks much slimmer and neater than the clumsy lower one. The two different types look a bit uncoordinated.

What it needs is the slim type at both levels, and one in between the two, at 2/3 height level.

I agree about the green light, love the one on the top but what is the one 1/3 of the way up? That one looks out of place.

the official website showed BWP bathed in an electric blue light with similar strips as the green is now. suppose its a bit different, stands out a little more at night, but not hugely exciting. I want them to finish the cladding on the back end and hopefully it will look more finished then.

I think it looks superb - a fine end result after nigh on 5 years of waiting around. huzzah.

Can anyone enlighten me as to why they are taking so long finishing the cladding?? and have the ammended the cladding on the curved section on the floor below the penthouses? That little thing is turning into my pet hate about this project.

I'm still not sure whether I like BWP, it looks dated some how already. It really hasn't turned out like i thought it would. I like the mass and height but I really don't like the rendering or the style. BWP reminds me of some of the older buildings that you see in Dubai and Abu Dhabi before the architects started combining height with style. I understand where Di Livio is coming from on this one.

Im quite dissapointed with BWP. Don't get me wrong it looks pretty good but there are just some little finishing touches that will give it that edge over other projects. Finish the lighting and have it on the other gap 2/3 of the way up. Finish off the cladding on the back balconies and continue the lighting on the top all the way around. Then it will look really good.
The window cleaning crane sticks out far to much aswell and thats the first thing you notice because you immidiatly look up at it.

Gosh, that does sound terribly dangerous.
Now then, how could they get the warning light a few metres higher......
;-)

no need to raise the height of the warning light,all that is needed is the contractor who is using the cradle during the day,to make sure he places it back in its dormant position at the end of the shift,which is to the level of the roof and locked in position........simple , still no spire, :bash:

Just thought you'd like to Know that the GN Tower in Manc, has a spire, but its warning lights are positioned at the top of the tower

Just thought you'd like to Know that the GN Tower in Manc, has a spire, but its warning lights are positioned at the top of the tower

Chogmook, I have driven past the GN Tower in Manchester, it's close to the Beetham tower? If it's the one I think it is i would swap BWP for the GN Tower in Manchester straight away even though it's not as tall at least it's pretty stunning and doesn't look like a 1990's hotel in Dubai which BWP does at the moment, the whole building just looks like a muddle of shapes and non very pleasing to the eye. God I'm going into a decline, I'm really dissapointed with BWP, oh well bring on Criterion. :)

Chogmook, I have driven past the GN Tower in Manchester, it's close to the Beetham tower? If it's the one I think it is i would swap BWP for the GN Tower in Manchester straight away even though it's not as tall at least it's pretty stunning and doesn't look like a 1990's hotel in Dubai which BWP does at the moment, the whole building just looks like a muddle of shapes and non very pleasing to the eye. God I'm going into a decline, I'm really dissapointed with BWP, oh well bring on Criterion. :)

Oh come on, it is important becaus eof it's hight. You need one to set the ball rolling. I think If you look past the creases that are currently being ironed out, you have yourself a decent building. The good thing with the muddle of shapes is that it is a different building from every different angle. Coming in from Morley it looks really good, stood at the base of the curved bit it lookes really good and on the train from Burley park to the centre it is really imposing. If your pretty close and looking at the side, I agree, it looks a bit stumpy but 3 out of 4 isnt bad :D:D But hey, Im sure Fred will come in somewhere and state an aesthetic relativism that the current climate holds so objectively (how ironic)

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Bridgewater Place designed by internationally renowned architects Aedas is a fairly straight forward but interesting mix of basic shapes, ie curved front and sloping back. Looks good to me, and there's no way on earth I'd swap it for GNT. (GNT is ok by the way, but nowhere near the size and prestigue of BWP).

Here's BWP taken from my upstairs window near sunset yesterday (taken with my trusty 2 Meg camera).

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p9308389c4e5023da4f50687ac2c715ef/ea71e841.jpg

But hey, Im sure Fred will come in somewhere and state an aesthetic relativism that the current climate holds so objectively (how ironic)

I know what all those individual words mean Joey, but strung together like that maybe you should translate the sentence in to simpler English so that dumbed down folks like me can understand? :)

Oh come on, it is important becaus eof it's hight. You need one to set the ball rolling. I think If you look past the creases that are currently being ironed out, you have yourself a decent building. The good thing with the muddle of shapes is that it is a different building from every different angle. Coming in from Morley it looks really good, stood at the base of the curved bit it lookes really good and on the train from Burley park to the centre it is really imposing. If your pretty close and looking at the side, I agree, it looks a bit stumpy but 3 out of 4 isnt bad :D:D But hey, Im sure Fred will come in somewhere and state an aesthetic relativism that the current climate holds so objectively (how ironic)

I agree the height is important Joey, I'm just dissapointed in how it has turned out, I just wish it had sleek lines or was more angular. It just looks very muddled and very dated already but I suppose it's all down to personal taste at the end of the day, but it is Leeds tallest like you say.:)

Bridgewater Place designed by internationally renowned architects Aedas is a fairly straight forward but interesting mix of basic shapes, ie curved front and sloping back. Looks good to me, and there's no way on earth I'd swap it for GNT. (GNT is ok by the way, but nowhere near the size and prestigue of BWP).

Here's BWP taken from my upstairs window near sunset yesterday (taken with my trusty 2 Meg camera).

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p9308389c4e5023da4f50687ac2c715ef/ea71e841.jpg

Rob, It is the design I dislike, the height I'm loving. I suppose I may not want to swap it for the GNT in Manchester unless it included the height of BWP but I'd certainly swap it for Manchester's Beetham, now there is a building with real size, style and prestige. Hurry up Criterion.