Dee
November 28th, 2003, 01:26 AM
Towers
(12 storeys +)
Under Construction
Holloway Circus Tower
40 storey mixed use tower. Height is 122m to roof and 130m to spire. Will include a five star Radisson Hotel and 167 apartments. Will be Birmingham second tallest structure when built.
Current Status: U/C – Completion late 2005
View Development Thread: Part One (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=11301&page=1) Part Two (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=154944&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.beetham.uk.com/sales/holloway/index.html)
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Orion Tower
28 storey residential tower. Development comprises of 312 apartments. This scheme has had several height increases, latest rendering showing the tower to be around 90m.
Current Status: U/C – Completion early 2006
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=11408&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.theorionbuilding.co.uk/)
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Masshouse
A 15 Storey Residential tower consisting of 170 apartments. This tower marks phase one of the larger Masshouse scheme that will include further towers providing a mix of office, residential and retail.
Current Status: U/C – Completion Autumn 2006
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=72999&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.davidmclean.co.uk/)
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Westside – Phase 2
12 storey extension to Westside Tower. Will include apartments and a small retail element along ground floor
Current Status: U/C - completion late 2005
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=110525&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.sisk.co.uk/sisk/sisk/www/default.asp?magpage=25&id=440§or_id=19&wid=3)
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Approved
Arena Central
2.3 million sq ft mixed use scheme. Initial plans to include a 50 storey tower has planning permission at 175m and 245m to tip of spire. Recent news suggests that a 600ft 54 floor residential tower may be built.
Current Status: Revised masterplan to be submitted to council late 2005. Start on-site early 2006
View Thread: Part One (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=51946&page=1) Part Two (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=154951&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.developments.miller.co.uk/)
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Masshouse
A 1.1 million sq ft scheme. Comprises office, retail/leisure and residential elements. Development included 5 buildings ranging from 14 to 18 storeys.
Current Status: Phased development, first phase u/c
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=72999&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.davidmclean.co.uk/)
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Bristol Road/Belgrave Middleway Tower
600 student flat scheme that will see a 18 storey highrise tower on the corner of Bristol Road and Belgrave Middleway.
Current Status: Approved. Start late 2005
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Post & Mail
Latest plans are for a 900,000 sq ft office led mixed use scheme. Development will consist of around 4 plots of which two are designated highrise development opportunities. First phase is a 14 storey office tower offering over 300,000 sq ft of office space
Current Status: Approved, existing Post and Mail tower being demolished with start on new tower autumn 2005.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=72991&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.parlisonproperties.com/page6.htm)
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Peat House
A new 14 storey Office scheme located in a curved glass tower. It is replacing the current peat house which has been named one of the ugliest buildings in the Colmore Row Conservation area.
Current Status: Approved. Start early 2006
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=196602)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.smccorstorphineandwright.com/)
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry
£80 million redevelopment of current site which will include a 13 storey midrise office tower. Development will offer over 350,000 of office space
Current Status: Approved. Start late 2005
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View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.aedas.com/)
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No 2 Snowhill Plaza
12 storey office building opposite Snow Hill Station. Development will start once No 1 Snowhill Plaza is mostly/fully let.
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View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.hilstonebirmingham.com/)
Current Status: Development approved - start 2006.
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Proposed
Paradise Circus
Office led 3 million sq ft development. Council plans to include 2-3 high rise towers – Latest renders show two towers around 100m and one around 60m. Opposition from several local bodies allowing high rises next to prominent victorian landmarks and favoring a Brindleyplace approach.
Current Status: Early planning stage - Start 2009 +
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=72980&page=1)
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Tate Tower
A 130m + tower of around 40 storeys. An early proposal by Kinetic AIU Ltd which was a winning entry in limited design competition for 250,000 sq.ft. office tower, art gallery and public piazza for a site in Eastside.
Current Status: Pre-planning. Construction start unknown
View Development Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=98063)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.optima.org.uk/)
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Tramps Tower
The site of the former Tramps Nightclub is set to house a large tower of around 400 apartments. This is likely to mean that the tower will be around 30 to 40 storeys high.
Current Status: Pre-planning. Construction start time unknown
View Development Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=98063)
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Rendering done by Woodhousen to represent the scale of the proposed tower
Rough Diamond Towers
This mixed use development includes three towers up to 120m consisting of 111,480sq m of office space, a 150-room hotel and residential accommodation. M3 Architects state a planning permission will be applied for by the end of the year.
Current Status: Pre-planning. Application for planning permission to be submitted late 2005
View Development Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=98063)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.optima.org.uk/)
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Park Central, Phase 11
One of the final phases of the huge Park central Scheme. This tower will act as a gateway along one of the cities busiest roads and will stand at over 27 storeys and upto 90m tall. It will contain 150 apartments and an Asda store.
Current Status: Awaiting planning permission. Construction early 2006
View Development Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=98063)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.optima.org.uk/)
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Mailbox Phase 2 – The Cube
400,000 sq ft scheme that is made up of a 70-75m Cube shaped building by Make Architects that will house offices, apartments, retail and a hotel. The £60 million project will be an extension of the existing mixed-use offering in The Mailbox.
Current Status:Planning stage - Start early 2006
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=72980&page=1)
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Natwest Tower
Demolition of existing Natwest Tower. To be replaced by a smaller office tower of around 16 storeys.
Current Status: Planned. Start mid 2005
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=126877&page=1)
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Five Ways Shopping Centre
500,000 sq ft mixed use development. To include 2 residential towers around 20 storeys. Recent Change of ownership means that new plans are being prepared.
Current Status: Planning application being prepared. Start late 2005
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Curzon Gateway Tower
Part of the Castle Cement phase of Eastside. Plans for a sloping 25 storey residential tower are outlined in the Eastside masterplan.
Current Status: Planned. Start time unknown
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=72993&page=1)
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Snowhill
1 million sq ft mixed-use scheme. Recent reports suggest Ballymore are planning a “Skyscraper” for the site. They have approached SOM for design work for the tower.
Current Status: Planning application to be submitted autumn 2005. Start 2005/6
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=71832&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.ballymore.co.uk/site/bally_development_browse.php)
Crosby Tower
Crosby Homes are rumored to be planning a 19 storey residential tower on a piece of land they own on Broad Street.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2006 +
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Skyhouse
David Marks plans to build a 137m Skyhouse style tower. Early discussions have taken place with the Council.
Current Status: Finding suitable development partner and location. Early planning stage.
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Edgbaston Shopping Centre
A £100 million mixed use redevelopment proposal that will see the existing shopping centre and Calthorpe House demolished and replaced by a number of mid risetowers, with the tallest being 83m.
Current Status: Awaiting planning permission. Start late 2005.
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View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.reidarchitecture.com/)
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John Bright Street Tower
19-22 Storey residential tower that is planned to be built next to the Orion development.
Current Status: Awaiting planning permission. Start 2006.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=110525&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.ptal.co.uk/movie.htm)
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City Park Gate
600,000 sq ft mixed use scheme adjacent to the Masshouse. Initial plans includes a few midrise towers. Recent news reported that one tower will increase in size to 23 storeys.
Current Status: Submission for planning permission mid to late 2005. Start 2006.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=70810&page=1)
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Typhoo Wharf
An important part of the Eastside development that will include 300 apartments and opening up of the canals in the area. A 13 storey midrise residential tower is part of the plans.
Current Status: Approved. Start early 2006.
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View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.glennhowells.co.uk/)
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Martineu Galleries Tower
This large mixed use scheme is thought to include a residential tower up 25 storeys. The scheme is currently undergoing impact assesments to evaluate how a tall building will affect the area. Due to the size of the development other 12 storey plus towers are likely.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2006/7
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Curzon Park Phase One
The development consists of 249 residential apartments and 749 student units which includes a 12 storey tower in the first phase of Curzon Park in the Eastside area.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2006/7
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Tower Refurbs
Rotunda
Birmingham’s landmark tower is set to get a makeover converted into 234 apartments. Will include a light feature on top of tower.
Current Status: Approved. Start early 2005.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=86729&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.urbansplash.co.uk/us.php)
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Cumberland House
Existing occupiers move out late 2004. The tower is thought to undergo a refurbishment programme although it’s unclear as yet what its future use will be.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2005.
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Tricorn House
To undergo a £14 million refurbishment programme both interior and exterior. This will see two floors added.
Current Status: U/C completion late 2005.
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Temple Point
a 12 storey office building above ground floor of retail units that will undergo a £30 million refurbishment programme.
Current Status Awaiting planning permission. Start early 2005
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View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.frontier-estates.com/projects_office.htm)
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Hagley Tower
17 storey office tower which has recently been sold will undergo a radical refurbishment programme. To be renamed.
Current Status Start 2005.
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1 Martineu Place
12 storey office building that is to be reclad with new facade and glazed windows.
Current Status: Awaiting Planning Permission. Start early 2006
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Brindley House
£40million Conversion of 15 storey office block into 170 apartments and a new build of 60 apartments next door.
Current Status: Pre-planning. Start early 2006
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Other key developments
Tally Ho Development
400,000 q ft mixed use scheme that has outline planning permission. Initial plans included a 18 storey tower but was removed due to opposition from local residents.
Current Status: Applying for detailed planning permission. Start late 2005
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Birmingham Needle
A project to be brought forward by the Birmingham Needle Group who are currently conducting a design competition. (Rendering is from Glen Howells Architects). To be located in the Eastside Area.
Current Status: Early Planning Stage. Design competition in progress.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=94312&page=1)
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Ludgate Scheme
250,000 sq ft mixed use scheme that will no longer include Birmingham’s new coach station. Likely to move forward as a residential led scheme. Current Birmingham Coach Station in Digbeth is to be rebuilt.
Current Status: Planned. Start 2005.
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Martineau Galleries
2 million sq ft plus mixed-use scheme. A heavy retail presence will be incorporated into the scheme that initially was to be another Bullring type development. Possibly including a new theatre.
Current Status: Planning application to be submitted early 2005. Start 2006/7
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Birmingham Library
350,000 sq ft, 300m long elliptical shaped building that will be the 10 largest library in the world. Recent change to a Liberal democrats/Consertative Council has put the Library in doubt due to funding and location reasons.
Current Status: Planned. Start 2005/2006
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=91484&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.richardrogers.co.uk/)
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Birmingham Wheel
Giant wheel type structure with rotating gondolas to act as a gateway into the city centre from the east. Would be 145m tall if built. Due to the success of the temprory wheel in Centenary Square the developers are looking at alternative tourist attraction proposals.
Current Status: Planning application to be submitted 2004/2005.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=92917&page=1)
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Town Hall Refurbishment
£35m refurbishment of Birmingham landmark to be turned into a civic/cultural meeting place.
Current Status: U/C - completion late 2006.
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Baskerville House Refurbishment
£35m refurbishment of Birmingham landmark. Baskerville House will have 2 extra floors added and will provide over 200,000 sq ft of office space.
Current Status: U/C - completion early 2006.
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View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.baskervillehouse.com/)
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Fort Dunlop
Key Birmingham landmark that will be turned into an "urban box" of retail, residential and offices.
Current Status: U/C. Completion early 2006.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=98722&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://images.urbansplash.co.uk/)
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Birmingham Super Hospital
A £521 million project that will see a 1,400+ bed hi-tech hospital that will replace Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth and Selly Oak Hospitals.
Current Status: Planned. Start 2006
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=129395)
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City of Birmingham Stadium
A 60,000 multi-purpose stadium is being considered to be built to incorporate test cricket, athletics and be the new home of Birmingham City FC. The scheme is heavily dependant on a super casino to be built alongside the stadium. Due to government restrictions Birmingham is likely to get only one. A propsed new £300 million lesiure complex at NEC is also thought to include a super casino.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2007
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=102180&page=1)
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New Street Station
Plans have been drawn up for the rebuilding of New Street Station that will double the passenger capacity at the station and contain a huge glass roof. The project is projected to cost £350 million.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start in 2007.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=115229&page=1)
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Park Central
1,400 new homes, 26,500 sq m of commercial space. This is phase one of a much larger redevelopment of the Atwood Green area.
Current Status: U/C. Completion 2010.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=98063&page=1)
View Development Website: Here (http://www.parkcentral.co.uk/homeintro.htm)
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Birmingham Underground
A feasibility studying will be carried out during 2005 over the viability of building a underground subway system for Birmingham.
Current Status: Feasibility Study being carried out. Start 2008 +
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=109140&page=1)
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Midland Metro - Phase Two
Several extensions of Line One between Birmingham and Wolverhmapton.
Current Status: Planned - Various stages. Start of first stage 2006, last stage 2016.
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View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.centro.org.uk/metrofuture/)
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Edgbaston Resvoir and Icknield Port Loop
Large scale mixed use project that will cover 80 acres. Development framework shows 2-3 highrise towers incorporated into the scheme.
Current Status: Planned. Start 2007. 10 year timescale
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Irish Quarter
£400m mixed use scheme. Will include 1.5 million sq ft of commercial space linking the Bullring to the Eastside area. Will see Digbeth High Street turned into a tree lined boulavard and the area redeveloped over the next 10 years.
Current Status: First phase u/c. 10 year build programme. Completion 2014.
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View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.theirishquarter.com/)
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Eastside
A gigantic mixed-use scheme. £6 billion worth of investment covering 420 acres. Will act as an expansion to the city centre and as a learning/cultural quarter. Over 10 million sq ft of space including several thousand new homes/apartments.
Current Status: Ongoing development over the next 10 – 15 years.
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=102012&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.east-side.co.uk/new/index2.shtml)
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(12 storeys +)
Under Construction
Holloway Circus Tower
40 storey mixed use tower. Height is 122m to roof and 130m to spire. Will include a five star Radisson Hotel and 167 apartments. Will be Birmingham second tallest structure when built.
Current Status: U/C – Completion late 2005
View Development Thread: Part One (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=11301&page=1) Part Two (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=154944&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.beetham.uk.com/sales/holloway/index.html)
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Orion Tower
28 storey residential tower. Development comprises of 312 apartments. This scheme has had several height increases, latest rendering showing the tower to be around 90m.
Current Status: U/C – Completion early 2006
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=11408&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.theorionbuilding.co.uk/)
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Masshouse
A 15 Storey Residential tower consisting of 170 apartments. This tower marks phase one of the larger Masshouse scheme that will include further towers providing a mix of office, residential and retail.
Current Status: U/C – Completion Autumn 2006
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=72999&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.davidmclean.co.uk/)
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Westside – Phase 2
12 storey extension to Westside Tower. Will include apartments and a small retail element along ground floor
Current Status: U/C - completion late 2005
View Thread: Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=110525&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.sisk.co.uk/sisk/sisk/www/default.asp?magpage=25&id=440§or_id=19&wid=3)
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Approved
Arena Central
2.3 million sq ft mixed use scheme. Initial plans to include a 50 storey tower has planning permission at 175m and 245m to tip of spire. Recent news suggests that a 600ft 54 floor residential tower may be built.
Current Status: Revised masterplan to be submitted to council late 2005. Start on-site early 2006
View Thread: Part One (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=51946&page=1) Part Two (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=154951&page=1)
View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.developments.miller.co.uk/)
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Masshouse
A 1.1 million sq ft scheme. Comprises office, retail/leisure and residential elements. Development included 5 buildings ranging from 14 to 18 storeys.
Current Status: Phased development, first phase u/c
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Bristol Road/Belgrave Middleway Tower
600 student flat scheme that will see a 18 storey highrise tower on the corner of Bristol Road and Belgrave Middleway.
Current Status: Approved. Start late 2005
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Post & Mail
Latest plans are for a 900,000 sq ft office led mixed use scheme. Development will consist of around 4 plots of which two are designated highrise development opportunities. First phase is a 14 storey office tower offering over 300,000 sq ft of office space
Current Status: Approved, existing Post and Mail tower being demolished with start on new tower autumn 2005.
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Peat House
A new 14 storey Office scheme located in a curved glass tower. It is replacing the current peat house which has been named one of the ugliest buildings in the Colmore Row Conservation area.
Current Status: Approved. Start early 2006
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View Development/Developer Website: Here (http://www.smccorstorphineandwright.com/)
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry
£80 million redevelopment of current site which will include a 13 storey midrise office tower. Development will offer over 350,000 of office space
Current Status: Approved. Start late 2005
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No 2 Snowhill Plaza
12 storey office building opposite Snow Hill Station. Development will start once No 1 Snowhill Plaza is mostly/fully let.
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Current Status: Development approved - start 2006.
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Proposed
Paradise Circus
Office led 3 million sq ft development. Council plans to include 2-3 high rise towers – Latest renders show two towers around 100m and one around 60m. Opposition from several local bodies allowing high rises next to prominent victorian landmarks and favoring a Brindleyplace approach.
Current Status: Early planning stage - Start 2009 +
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Tate Tower
A 130m + tower of around 40 storeys. An early proposal by Kinetic AIU Ltd which was a winning entry in limited design competition for 250,000 sq.ft. office tower, art gallery and public piazza for a site in Eastside.
Current Status: Pre-planning. Construction start unknown
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Tramps Tower
The site of the former Tramps Nightclub is set to house a large tower of around 400 apartments. This is likely to mean that the tower will be around 30 to 40 storeys high.
Current Status: Pre-planning. Construction start time unknown
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Rough Diamond Towers
This mixed use development includes three towers up to 120m consisting of 111,480sq m of office space, a 150-room hotel and residential accommodation. M3 Architects state a planning permission will be applied for by the end of the year.
Current Status: Pre-planning. Application for planning permission to be submitted late 2005
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Park Central, Phase 11
One of the final phases of the huge Park central Scheme. This tower will act as a gateway along one of the cities busiest roads and will stand at over 27 storeys and upto 90m tall. It will contain 150 apartments and an Asda store.
Current Status: Awaiting planning permission. Construction early 2006
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Mailbox Phase 2 – The Cube
400,000 sq ft scheme that is made up of a 70-75m Cube shaped building by Make Architects that will house offices, apartments, retail and a hotel. The £60 million project will be an extension of the existing mixed-use offering in The Mailbox.
Current Status:Planning stage - Start early 2006
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Natwest Tower
Demolition of existing Natwest Tower. To be replaced by a smaller office tower of around 16 storeys.
Current Status: Planned. Start mid 2005
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Five Ways Shopping Centre
500,000 sq ft mixed use development. To include 2 residential towers around 20 storeys. Recent Change of ownership means that new plans are being prepared.
Current Status: Planning application being prepared. Start late 2005
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Curzon Gateway Tower
Part of the Castle Cement phase of Eastside. Plans for a sloping 25 storey residential tower are outlined in the Eastside masterplan.
Current Status: Planned. Start time unknown
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Snowhill
1 million sq ft mixed-use scheme. Recent reports suggest Ballymore are planning a “Skyscraper” for the site. They have approached SOM for design work for the tower.
Current Status: Planning application to be submitted autumn 2005. Start 2005/6
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Crosby Tower
Crosby Homes are rumored to be planning a 19 storey residential tower on a piece of land they own on Broad Street.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2006 +
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Skyhouse
David Marks plans to build a 137m Skyhouse style tower. Early discussions have taken place with the Council.
Current Status: Finding suitable development partner and location. Early planning stage.
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Edgbaston Shopping Centre
A £100 million mixed use redevelopment proposal that will see the existing shopping centre and Calthorpe House demolished and replaced by a number of mid risetowers, with the tallest being 83m.
Current Status: Awaiting planning permission. Start late 2005.
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John Bright Street Tower
19-22 Storey residential tower that is planned to be built next to the Orion development.
Current Status: Awaiting planning permission. Start 2006.
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City Park Gate
600,000 sq ft mixed use scheme adjacent to the Masshouse. Initial plans includes a few midrise towers. Recent news reported that one tower will increase in size to 23 storeys.
Current Status: Submission for planning permission mid to late 2005. Start 2006.
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Typhoo Wharf
An important part of the Eastside development that will include 300 apartments and opening up of the canals in the area. A 13 storey midrise residential tower is part of the plans.
Current Status: Approved. Start early 2006.
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Martineu Galleries Tower
This large mixed use scheme is thought to include a residential tower up 25 storeys. The scheme is currently undergoing impact assesments to evaluate how a tall building will affect the area. Due to the size of the development other 12 storey plus towers are likely.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2006/7
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Curzon Park Phase One
The development consists of 249 residential apartments and 749 student units which includes a 12 storey tower in the first phase of Curzon Park in the Eastside area.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2006/7
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Tower Refurbs
Rotunda
Birmingham’s landmark tower is set to get a makeover converted into 234 apartments. Will include a light feature on top of tower.
Current Status: Approved. Start early 2005.
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Cumberland House
Existing occupiers move out late 2004. The tower is thought to undergo a refurbishment programme although it’s unclear as yet what its future use will be.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2005.
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Tricorn House
To undergo a £14 million refurbishment programme both interior and exterior. This will see two floors added.
Current Status: U/C completion late 2005.
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Temple Point
a 12 storey office building above ground floor of retail units that will undergo a £30 million refurbishment programme.
Current Status Awaiting planning permission. Start early 2005
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Hagley Tower
17 storey office tower which has recently been sold will undergo a radical refurbishment programme. To be renamed.
Current Status Start 2005.
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1 Martineu Place
12 storey office building that is to be reclad with new facade and glazed windows.
Current Status: Awaiting Planning Permission. Start early 2006
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Brindley House
£40million Conversion of 15 storey office block into 170 apartments and a new build of 60 apartments next door.
Current Status: Pre-planning. Start early 2006
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Other key developments
Tally Ho Development
400,000 q ft mixed use scheme that has outline planning permission. Initial plans included a 18 storey tower but was removed due to opposition from local residents.
Current Status: Applying for detailed planning permission. Start late 2005
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Birmingham Needle
A project to be brought forward by the Birmingham Needle Group who are currently conducting a design competition. (Rendering is from Glen Howells Architects). To be located in the Eastside Area.
Current Status: Early Planning Stage. Design competition in progress.
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Ludgate Scheme
250,000 sq ft mixed use scheme that will no longer include Birmingham’s new coach station. Likely to move forward as a residential led scheme. Current Birmingham Coach Station in Digbeth is to be rebuilt.
Current Status: Planned. Start 2005.
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Martineau Galleries
2 million sq ft plus mixed-use scheme. A heavy retail presence will be incorporated into the scheme that initially was to be another Bullring type development. Possibly including a new theatre.
Current Status: Planning application to be submitted early 2005. Start 2006/7
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Birmingham Library
350,000 sq ft, 300m long elliptical shaped building that will be the 10 largest library in the world. Recent change to a Liberal democrats/Consertative Council has put the Library in doubt due to funding and location reasons.
Current Status: Planned. Start 2005/2006
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Birmingham Wheel
Giant wheel type structure with rotating gondolas to act as a gateway into the city centre from the east. Would be 145m tall if built. Due to the success of the temprory wheel in Centenary Square the developers are looking at alternative tourist attraction proposals.
Current Status: Planning application to be submitted 2004/2005.
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Town Hall Refurbishment
£35m refurbishment of Birmingham landmark to be turned into a civic/cultural meeting place.
Current Status: U/C - completion late 2006.
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Baskerville House Refurbishment
£35m refurbishment of Birmingham landmark. Baskerville House will have 2 extra floors added and will provide over 200,000 sq ft of office space.
Current Status: U/C - completion early 2006.
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Fort Dunlop
Key Birmingham landmark that will be turned into an "urban box" of retail, residential and offices.
Current Status: U/C. Completion early 2006.
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Birmingham Super Hospital
A £521 million project that will see a 1,400+ bed hi-tech hospital that will replace Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth and Selly Oak Hospitals.
Current Status: Planned. Start 2006
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City of Birmingham Stadium
A 60,000 multi-purpose stadium is being considered to be built to incorporate test cricket, athletics and be the new home of Birmingham City FC. The scheme is heavily dependant on a super casino to be built alongside the stadium. Due to government restrictions Birmingham is likely to get only one. A propsed new £300 million lesiure complex at NEC is also thought to include a super casino.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start 2007
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New Street Station
Plans have been drawn up for the rebuilding of New Street Station that will double the passenger capacity at the station and contain a huge glass roof. The project is projected to cost £350 million.
Current Status: Early planning stage. Start in 2007.
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Park Central
1,400 new homes, 26,500 sq m of commercial space. This is phase one of a much larger redevelopment of the Atwood Green area.
Current Status: U/C. Completion 2010.
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Birmingham Underground
A feasibility studying will be carried out during 2005 over the viability of building a underground subway system for Birmingham.
Current Status: Feasibility Study being carried out. Start 2008 +
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Midland Metro - Phase Two
Several extensions of Line One between Birmingham and Wolverhmapton.
Current Status: Planned - Various stages. Start of first stage 2006, last stage 2016.
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Edgbaston Resvoir and Icknield Port Loop
Large scale mixed use project that will cover 80 acres. Development framework shows 2-3 highrise towers incorporated into the scheme.
Current Status: Planned. Start 2007. 10 year timescale
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Irish Quarter
£400m mixed use scheme. Will include 1.5 million sq ft of commercial space linking the Bullring to the Eastside area. Will see Digbeth High Street turned into a tree lined boulavard and the area redeveloped over the next 10 years.
Current Status: First phase u/c. 10 year build programme. Completion 2014.
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Eastside
A gigantic mixed-use scheme. £6 billion worth of investment covering 420 acres. Will act as an expansion to the city centre and as a learning/cultural quarter. Over 10 million sq ft of space including several thousand new homes/apartments.
Current Status: Ongoing development over the next 10 – 15 years.
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