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HOI · July 23rd, 2007, 10:31 PM

Just got a game today called civilisation IV:beyond the sword

On the front cover a building looks exactly like BWP, a very popular game aswell, shows that Leeds is getting some attention atleast.

Leeds No.1 · July 23rd, 2007, 11:04 PM

Yes, it is BWP; but its the old design with the crown/spire. The Gherkin also features.

***Rob*** · July 24th, 2007, 09:42 AM

The international 'Council on Tall Buildings' website front page has the Kite Tower, which although has not been officially proposed, was a vision for Leeds.

http://www.ctbuh.org/

Dan B · July 24th, 2007, 01:58 PM

Oh yeah, just seen it. Quite surprising it made it onto such a big game's cover. Anyway, here's an image of it, sorry about the size, but it's about the only way you can see it properly (to the right of the Gherkin):

It does appear to be the old design though, and the height is more than a little exaggerated, as is the Gherkin's. Still wouldn't have expected that. Well done Leeds.

mark*ie · July 27th, 2007, 02:07 AM

I can just about see my balcony !

LS19 · July 27th, 2007, 08:53 AM

Yes, I heard you had now moved in. I was supping with your new concierge friend little John in the Albert last night. he said you had been chatting to him.

homesweethome · July 27th, 2007, 11:16 AM

HAs anyone noticed that our little friend is now featured on the opening credits of look north?

Or am i the last to know?

***Rob*** · July 27th, 2007, 12:30 PM

I noticed that, quite a nice shot of it too.
Now it'll be on t.v. every single day

Gallery North · July 30th, 2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOI

Just got a game today called civilisation IV:beyond the sword

On the front cover a building looks exactly like BWP, a very popular game aswell, shows that Leeds is getting some attention atleast.

Manchester Cathedral comes to mind.

Credulous · July 31st, 2007, 12:57 AM

Does anyone know why the green crown lights are no longer illuminated at night?

Seems a shame as they added a touch of glam to the Leeds night time skyline.

Typhoo25 · November 15th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Had a tour around Bridgewater Place on Sunday and more specifically the Eversheds offices. This truly is an impressive building, not just from the outside, but from the parking facilities to the Eversheds offices, everything is top notch. I believe Eversheds have spent circa £500,000 furnishing their offices and this truly is a spectacular place for them to bring clients. From what I was told, all new clients are now brought to Leeds for intial contract signing, despite them having offices throughout the UK and the rest of the world.

Only went as high as the ninth floor, but even from there the views are excellent and itr is easy to see the development potential of the Foundy area, Hindle, ASDA House and the bit that Jan Fletcher will someday develop. I never even realised that ASDA House is 'hollow with a kid of courtyard in the middle. I cannot imagine this ever gets any sun and is a total waste of space. The sooner that they sell the land and build three talls (taking up one themselves of course, the better).

Hindle is the worst thing ever for this area of the city. I seem to remember that the feller who owns VC has bought this land, but there is no sign of anything going on.

Speaking to some of the partners at Eversheds, they confirmed that KPMG are looking for more salubrious offices, but they could not furnish me with any more details.

Finally, the Hilton is the wart on the arse of Leeds. It reminds me of an MFI Hi-fi cabinet lurking in the corener of a smokers living room. The building disgusts me. The sooner this carbunkle is put oput of its misery the better, even if it is replaced by an Ikea TV stand.

di Livio · November 17th, 2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Typhoo25

The building disgusts me.

Maybe Civilisation IV had some Leeds involvment on the production side.
A friend;s brother helped to produce a Simpsons game in Leeds and he put a caricature of my mate into a portrait hanging in Mr. Burns' manor. On release it was described by a gaming magazine as 'the worst game ever'.

silverriver · November 17th, 2007, 02:04 PM

the hilton is quite nice inside, obviously it'd be fantastic if it went 5 star and moved into criterion a la manchester deansgate (i forget what the tower is called) (or even got its own shiny new tower)...but a decent modern reclad would do wonders if not...

aviator · January 11th, 2008, 04:06 PM

Retail update on Bridgewater Place.

work has just started on fitting out the unit that Tesco have taken at the southern end of the building
the fitters are also hard at work on Nooshi, the noodle and sushi bar due to open later this month
there's a sign up to say that the new Starbucks will be open for business in 3 days (Monday, I presume)
Philpotts has, of course, been up and running for about 6 weeks now and packing in the crowds at lunchtime

....er, that's it.

Val Verde · January 11th, 2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviator

Retail update on Bridgewater Place.

work has just started on fitting out the unit that Tesco have taken at the southern end of the building
the fitters are also hard at work on Nooshi, the noodle and sushi bar due to open later this month
there's a sign up to say that the new Starbucks will be open for business in 3 days (Monday, I presume)
Philpotts has, of course, been up and running for about 6 weeks now and packing in the crowds at lunchtime

....er, that's it.

To be pedantic I thought it was Costa Coffee and not Starbucks opening at Bridgewater Place unless if it has changed and it is now Starbucks opening at BWP? Also I guess Tesco must have passed their planning permission now for their Metro / Express store at BWP that they are now starting to fit out their unit?

Is the ground floor of Bridgewater Place open to the public I presume for anyone to use these shops?

stevehewis · January 11th, 2008, 10:33 PM

Hi all just completed last week on my appartment. very very impressed with the building and the appartment. It will be great when Tesco open up. Not sure how many people are living there as the carpark is very empty. Some good outlets opening up, it is promising to be a great place to be.

***Rob*** · January 14th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevehewis

Hi all just completed last week on my appartment. very very impressed with the building and the appartment. It will be great when Tesco open up. Not sure how many people are living there as the carpark is very empty. Some good outlets opening up, it is promising to be a great place to be.

Sounds good, there is definately a tinge of envy as I drive past these days now it's starting to look lived in, driving up Hunslet Rd you get a good broadside view and to see lights on in the apartments so high up looks really big city-like. The whole development looks great from close up too.

aviator · January 11th, 2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Val Verde

To be pedantic I thought it was Costa Coffee and not Starbucks opening at Bridgewater Place unless if it has changed and it is now Starbucks opening at BWP?....

No matey, it says Starbucks over the door. Not that there's anything to prevent Costa opening as well.

MikeinLeeds · January 17th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviator

No matey, it says Starbucks over the door. Not that there's anything to prevent Costa opening as well.

Starbucks is open, as is the noodle bar. Pannini shack opening next month.

Leeds No.1 · January 11th, 2008, 06:14 PM

How many units does that leave then, if any?

July 23rd, 2007, 10:31 PM	#1
HOI Noel 'Dashing' Edmonds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 718 Likes (Received): 1	Bridgewater Place \| Com \| 110m \| 32fl Just got a game today called civilisation IV:beyond the sword On the front cover a building looks exactly like BWP, a very popular game aswell, shows that Leeds is getting some attention atleast. __________________ FOOTBALL fans have put the boot in to Leeds United — making them top of the league of the most HATED clubs in soccer. Amazingly, a survey reveals the Yorkshire side, who went from the Premier League to League One in three years, are loathed even more than Manchester United and Chelsea. Leeds isn't a journos dream we are vile, nasty, horrible cunts, we hate everybody and they hate us and thats just how we like it, we feed off it.

July 23rd, 2007, 11:04 PM	#2
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,312 Likes (Received): 103	Yes, it is BWP; but its the old design with the crown/spire. The Gherkin also features. __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

July 24th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#3
*Rob* Proponent of Leeds Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leeds, UK, EU. Posts: 4,357 Likes (Received): 14	The international 'Council on Tall Buildings' website front page has the Kite Tower, which although has not been officially proposed, was a vision for Leeds. http://www.ctbuh.org/ __________________ Visit Leeds on Skyscrapernews.com

July 27th, 2007, 02:07 AM	#5
mark*ie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leeds, England UK Posts: 1,052 Likes (Received): 0	I can just about see my balcony ! __________________ expect the unexpected, when you least expect it most...

July 27th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#8
*Rob* Proponent of Leeds Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leeds, UK, EU. Posts: 4,357 Likes (Received): 14	I noticed that, quite a nice shot of it too. Now it'll be on t.v. every single day __________________ Visit Leeds on Skyscrapernews.com

July 24th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#4
Dan B BAND Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bradford/Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2,734 Likes (Received): 0	Oh yeah, just seen it. Quite surprising it made it onto such a big game's cover. Anyway, here's an image of it, sorry about the size, but it's about the only way you can see it properly (to the right of the Gherkin): It does appear to be the old design though, and the height is more than a little exaggerated, as is the Gherkin's. Still wouldn't have expected that. Well done Leeds.

July 27th, 2007, 08:53 AM	#6
LS19 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 271 Likes (Received): 0	Yes, I heard you had now moved in. I was supping with your new concierge friend little John in the Albert last night. he said you had been chatting to him.

July 27th, 2007, 11:16 AM	#7
homesweethome Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LEEDS and London (North) and Preston Posts: 355 Likes (Received): 0	HAs anyone noticed that our little friend is now featured on the opening credits of look north? Or am i the last to know?

July 31st, 2007, 12:57 AM	#10
Credulous Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 38 Likes (Received): 0	Does anyone know why the green crown lights are no longer illuminated at night? Seems a shame as they added a touch of glam to the Leeds night time skyline.

November 15th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#11
Typhoo25 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 159 Likes (Received): 0	Had a tour around Bridgewater Place on Sunday and more specifically the Eversheds offices. This truly is an impressive building, not just from the outside, but from the parking facilities to the Eversheds offices, everything is top notch. I believe Eversheds have spent circa £500,000 furnishing their offices and this truly is a spectacular place for them to bring clients. From what I was told, all new clients are now brought to Leeds for intial contract signing, despite them having offices throughout the UK and the rest of the world. Only went as high as the ninth floor, but even from there the views are excellent and itr is easy to see the development potential of the Foundy area, Hindle, ASDA House and the bit that Jan Fletcher will someday develop. I never even realised that ASDA House is 'hollow with a kid of courtyard in the middle. I cannot imagine this ever gets any sun and is a total waste of space. The sooner that they sell the land and build three talls (taking up one themselves of course, the better). Hindle is the worst thing ever for this area of the city. I seem to remember that the feller who owns VC has bought this land, but there is no sign of anything going on. Speaking to some of the partners at Eversheds, they confirmed that KPMG are looking for more salubrious offices, but they could not furnish me with any more details. Finally, the Hilton is the wart on the arse of Leeds. It reminds me of an MFI Hi-fi cabinet lurking in the corener of a smokers living room. The building disgusts me. The sooner this carbunkle is put oput of its misery the better, even if it is replaced by an Ikea TV stand.

November 17th, 2007, 02:04 PM	#13
silverriver Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 265 Likes (Received): 0	the hilton is quite nice inside, obviously it'd be fantastic if it went 5 star and moved into criterion a la manchester deansgate (i forget what the tower is called) (or even got its own shiny new tower)...but a decent modern reclad would do wonders if not...

January 11th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#14
aviator Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 3,039 Likes (Received): 41	Retail update on Bridgewater Place. work has just started on fitting out the unit that Tesco have taken at the southern end of the building the fitters are also hard at work on Nooshi, the noodle and sushi bar due to open later this month there's a sign up to say that the new Starbucks will be open for business in 3 days (Monday, I presume) Philpotts has, of course, been up and running for about 6 weeks now and packing in the crowds at lunchtime ....er, that's it.

January 11th, 2008, 10:33 PM	#16
stevehewis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23 Likes (Received): 0	Just completed Hi all just completed last week on my appartment. very very impressed with the building and the appartment. It will be great when Tesco open up. Not sure how many people are living there as the carpark is very empty. Some good outlets opening up, it is promising to be a great place to be.

January 11th, 2008, 06:14 PM	#20
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,312 Likes (Received): 103	How many units does that leave then, if any? __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

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