Latitude - Page 20

Even Flow · February 8th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Latitude seems to be on a bit of a go slow at the moment, but they have put some glazing in.

di Livio · February 8th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Some decent cladding there, thanks for the pics.
I do hope this scheme doesn't suffer from cost-cutting exercises.

Fred2 · February 18th, 2008, 10:10 PM

Riverside view of Latitude taken this morning:

Skychaser 2005 · February 19th, 2008, 09:06 PM

Passed the site of Latitude Green, Blue or whatever it is going to be called, and there was a lot of work going on with machinery etc. New hoardings are also being erected around the site. Which building is this going to be? How many floors?

Even Flow · February 20th, 2008, 12:11 AM

Which site is this? The other one on Whitehall Road or one of the ones set back from the road?
All the office blocks are the same height I think. Anyone got an update of what happened with regards the changing design of the towers?

di Livio · February 20th, 2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Even Flow

Which site is this? The other one on Whitehall Road or one of the ones set back from the road?
All the office blocks are the same height I think. Anyone got an update of what happened with regards the changing design of the towers?

There's a Latitude website, but i can;t find the address despite trawling back through this thread. If you can find it, it might have been updated.

Apparently, this building has 'topped out'.

Even Flow · February 20th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

"Following delivery of Latitude Red, work will start on the remaining four buildings – called Blue, Yellow, Purple and Silver – which will provide a continuous stream of prestige office accommodation for the next six years."

Obviously the picture above is out of date as the towers are significantly different now, but I'm presuming the layout of the office blocks must have been altered as well if there are to be five rather than the four shown. (Unless that clear box on the far left is another office block but that seems unlikely- see the one that is NOT the lift up to the viaduct on the residential side).
No idea which site is which colour though.

www.latitudeleeds.com is the site but it's pretty useless really....

tigerman · February 20th, 2008, 02:34 PM

I found this:-

Leeds, 13th February 2008 – With the Leeds office market set for a limited supply of new office space this year, the topping - out ceremony on 6 February of Latitude Red, a 121,944 sq ft speculative development, and one of only three prime office buildings to be completed in central Leeds this year, marked a significant milestone.

Due for completion in autumn, Latitude Red is located on the former 10-acre Monk Bridge works site off Whitehall Road, and will offer large open plan floor plates of over 15,000 sq ft together with 92 secure basement car spaces. The building, which is being marketed by joint agents Jones Lang LaSalle and Hill Woolhouse, will set a new standard for office space in the city with its high environmental standards and a BREEAM Excellent rating.

Nik Dockree, from developer, HBG Properties said: “Witnessing the final pour of concrete being made marks a major stage in the development of Latitude Red and the pace of change in the new West End of Leeds. Its high quality design, combined with excellent setting, only five minutes from Leeds city centre makes Latitude Red an eye-catching business location.”

Stephen Bradley of IVG, owners of Latitude Red, commented: “Latitude offers the best option in Leeds in 2008 for businesses looking for a prestige location and an employee friendly environment. Our agents are reporting high levels of occupier interest and we look forward to converting a number of these into tenants shortly.”

Jeff Pearey, from joint agents, Jones Lang LaSalle, added: “With an extremely tight supply of new buildings due to complete in Leeds this year we are confident that the building will appeal to a wide range of occupiers. The fact it is rated as environmentally ‘BREEAM’ Excellent is an added attraction.”

Joint agent, Michael Leonard from Hill Woolhouse, concluded: “We have seen a surge in enquiries since the building framework has become part of the Leeds skyline. The large floorplates and stunning aspect will, no doubt, encourage even more interest in the finished product.”

Following completion of Latitude Red, HBG Properties will commence with the second phase, Latitude Blue. Larger strategic requirements can also be accommodated in later phases.

Val Verde · February 20th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Even Flow

Which site is this? The other one on Whitehall Road or one of the ones set back from the road?
All the office blocks are the same height I think. Anyone got an update of what happened with regards the changing design of the towers?

Isn't it the other site fronting onto Whitehall Road surely as there already appears to have been clearance for this development and surely it would look a lot better to have the more visible frontage on Whitehall Road completed first prior to work taking place on the rest of this site. Are any of these offices at Latitude let to tenants yet? I have noticed they have started putting glass glazing onto Latitude Red though (and from what is there so far does look good).

Skychaser 2005 · February 20th, 2008, 09:38 PM

So Latitude Blue is next. Anyone know any details of this building. Number of floors etc? This must have started construction if the activity on site was anything to go by earlier this week.

tigerman · February 21st, 2008, 07:55 PM

The planning application says 5 office buildings - the 2 adjacent to the canal are 8 storeys (one of these being the building u/c) the building at the west end is 6 storeys, the one facing onto Whitehall Road is 10 storeys and the other one is 12 storeys - although that was just outline planning for the other buildings.

I dont think anyone could tell you which of these is 'Blue' as I dont think we have seen a plan of the site.

I also assumed that 'Blue' would not start until 'Red' was completed which could be another 6 months. Could the activity on site be drainage/roadworks/car parking etc for 'Red'?

aviator · February 22nd, 2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skychaser 2005

So Latitude Blue is next. Anyone know any details of this building. Number of floors etc? This must have started construction if the activity on site was anything to go by earlier this week.

I don't think that work has started on the next phase. There's renewed activity across the river at Wellington Place and there's a crew doing something at the water's edge. Thinking back, I believe that part of this development will include some canalside moorings and I'm assuming that this is that work taking place.

Leeds No.1 · February 22nd, 2008, 05:48 PM

I hope they clean the river up for the moorings! Look at all that litter!

aviator · February 29th, 2008, 12:00 PM

It looks as though the work along the canal bank has finished. The glazing is now up to the fourth storey which will please all those companies wanting to relocate their offices. The Yorkshire Post has had long articles for two weeks on the trot about the dearth of new office space coming onto the market in Leeds.

Val Verde · March 1st, 2008, 04:25 PM

That work on the Canal bank doesn't look particularly complete looking at those pictures. I presume it has been completed since you took the pics? Are they creating a new public footpath along the south bank of the Leeds Liverpool Canal underneath the railway viaduct towards that former railway building occupied by Majestic Wine Warehouse as surely in the long run to regenerate the riverside up to Kirkstall public access throughout would be needed on both sides of the Aire / Leeds Liverpool Canal.

Fred2 · March 1st, 2008, 08:14 PM

It would be nice if they eventually gave the bridge (at least) over the canal a bit of a clean.

Leeds No.1 · March 1st, 2008, 09:09 PM

I thought the same.

di Livio · March 3rd, 2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred2

It would be nice if they eventually gave the bridge (at least) over the canal a bit of a clean.

Does anyone know if there are any plans to do so. It's a quality viaduct/bridge.

LS19 · March 3rd, 2008, 01:44 PM

Hopefully, if they ever got these tram trains sorted out to Harrogate, this viaduct would be used to link the city centre roads up to and round the old roundhouse and onto the existing railway trakcs on Armley Road. It would be great to see that viaduct in use again.

di Livio · March 3rd, 2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS19

Hopefully, if they ever got these tram trains sorted out to Harrogate, this viaduct would be used to link the city centre roads up to and round the old roundhouse and onto the existing railway trakcs on Armley Road. It would be great to see that viaduct in use again.

Is it this one? With a conceptual render from Bauman lyons.

February 20th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#388
tigerman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,072 Likes (Received): 37	I found this:- Leeds, 13th February 2008 – With the Leeds office market set for a limited supply of new office space this year, the topping - out ceremony on 6 February of Latitude Red, a 121,944 sq ft speculative development, and one of only three prime office buildings to be completed in central Leeds this year, marked a significant milestone. Due for completion in autumn, Latitude Red is located on the former 10-acre Monk Bridge works site off Whitehall Road, and will offer large open plan floor plates of over 15,000 sq ft together with 92 secure basement car spaces. The building, which is being marketed by joint agents Jones Lang LaSalle and Hill Woolhouse, will set a new standard for office space in the city with its high environmental standards and a BREEAM Excellent rating. Nik Dockree, from developer, HBG Properties said: “Witnessing the final pour of concrete being made marks a major stage in the development of Latitude Red and the pace of change in the new West End of Leeds. Its high quality design, combined with excellent setting, only five minutes from Leeds city centre makes Latitude Red an eye-catching business location.” Stephen Bradley of IVG, owners of Latitude Red, commented: “Latitude offers the best option in Leeds in 2008 for businesses looking for a prestige location and an employee friendly environment. Our agents are reporting high levels of occupier interest and we look forward to converting a number of these into tenants shortly.” Jeff Pearey, from joint agents, Jones Lang LaSalle, added: “With an extremely tight supply of new buildings due to complete in Leeds this year we are confident that the building will appeal to a wide range of occupiers. The fact it is rated as environmentally ‘BREEAM’ Excellent is an added attraction.” Joint agent, Michael Leonard from Hill Woolhouse, concluded: “We have seen a surge in enquiries since the building framework has become part of the Leeds skyline. The large floorplates and stunning aspect will, no doubt, encourage even more interest in the finished product.” Following completion of Latitude Red, HBG Properties will commence with the second phase, Latitude Blue. Larger strategic requirements can also be accommodated in later phases. Last edited by tigerman; February 20th, 2008 at 02:42 PM.

February 22nd, 2008, 05:48 PM	#393
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,275 Likes (Received): 100	I hope they clean the river up for the moorings! Look at all that litter! __________________ "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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Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,275 Likes (Received): 100	I thought the same. __________________ "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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February 8th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#381
Even Flow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 996 Likes (Received): 0	Latitude seems to be on a bit of a go slow at the moment, but they have put some glazing in.

February 8th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#382
di Livio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Trinity Leeds Posts: 7,547 Likes (Received): 49	Some decent cladding there, thanks for the pics. I do hope this scheme doesn't suffer from cost-cutting exercises.

February 18th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#383
Fred2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: leeds Posts: 2,378 Likes (Received): 0	Riverside view of Latitude taken this morning:

February 19th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#384
Skychaser 2005 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,455 Likes (Received): 21	Passed the site of Latitude Green, Blue or whatever it is going to be called, and there was a lot of work going on with machinery etc. New hoardings are also being erected around the site. Which building is this going to be? How many floors?

February 20th, 2008, 12:11 AM	#385
Even Flow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 996 Likes (Received): 0	Which site is this? The other one on Whitehall Road or one of the ones set back from the road? All the office blocks are the same height I think. Anyone got an update of what happened with regards the changing design of the towers?

February 20th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#390
Skychaser 2005 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,455 Likes (Received): 21	So Latitude Blue is next. Anyone know any details of this building. Number of floors etc? This must have started construction if the activity on site was anything to go by earlier this week.

February 21st, 2008, 07:55 PM	#391
tigerman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,072 Likes (Received): 37	The planning application says 5 office buildings - the 2 adjacent to the canal are 8 storeys (one of these being the building u/c) the building at the west end is 6 storeys, the one facing onto Whitehall Road is 10 storeys and the other one is 12 storeys - although that was just outline planning for the other buildings. I dont think anyone could tell you which of these is 'Blue' as I dont think we have seen a plan of the site. I also assumed that 'Blue' would not start until 'Red' was completed which could be another 6 months. Could the activity on site be drainage/roadworks/car parking etc for 'Red'?

February 29th, 2008, 12:00 PM	#394
aviator Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 3,036 Likes (Received): 40	It looks as though the work along the canal bank has finished. The glazing is now up to the fourth storey which will please all those companies wanting to relocate their offices. The Yorkshire Post has had long articles for two weeks on the trot about the dearth of new office space coming onto the market in Leeds.

March 1st, 2008, 04:25 PM	#395
Val Verde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 5,541 Likes (Received): 8	That work on the Canal bank doesn't look particularly complete looking at those pictures. I presume it has been completed since you took the pics? Are they creating a new public footpath along the south bank of the Leeds Liverpool Canal underneath the railway viaduct towards that former railway building occupied by Majestic Wine Warehouse as surely in the long run to regenerate the riverside up to Kirkstall public access throughout would be needed on both sides of the Aire / Leeds Liverpool Canal.

March 1st, 2008, 08:14 PM	#396
Fred2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: leeds Posts: 2,378 Likes (Received): 0	It would be nice if they eventually gave the bridge (at least) over the canal a bit of a clean.

March 3rd, 2008, 01:44 PM	#399
LS19 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 271 Likes (Received): 0	Hopefully, if they ever got these tram trains sorted out to Harrogate, this viaduct would be used to link the city centre roads up to and round the old roundhouse and onto the existing railway trakcs on Armley Road. It would be great to see that viaduct in use again.