Park Hill Flats Regeneration (Urban Splash) - Page 97

jozblade · March 28th, 2011, 03:14 PM

Nice pictures! I like the first few, rarely see Park Hill and the city centre from that view.

Irish Blood English Heart · March 28th, 2011, 07:01 PM

Cheers mate, had an interesting walk. Went up to Hyde Park too though didn't take any pictures. Have to say that I'm not a massive fan of the 90's renovations up close, though the blue one looks better than the red. Park Hill's renovated wing looks so much better.

Found some more interesting articles and photos of Park Hill on the web:

http://www.singleaspect.org.uk/?p=4302

and just prior to renovation:

http://www.thewookie.co.uk/skyscrapers/index2.html

Irish Blood English Heart · March 28th, 2011, 07:08 PM

and one last:

http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main...ead.php?t=5361

Irish Blood English Heart · April 7th, 2011, 07:43 PM

Any update? Was wondering if anyone had been on the tour and would recommend it? Or when the show flats might be ready?

hella good · April 17th, 2011, 02:12 AM

The landscaping is starting to be planted/grassed and is looking good. Although I think the best outcome of these photos is that it is now possible to see 'the cut' i.e. the 4 storey gap at the entrance, although not as dramatic as originally intended i think its very effective.

Mr Brightside · April 17th, 2011, 02:24 AM

Outstanding,simply outstanding.

thryve · April 17th, 2011, 02:32 AM

GREAT pics! And gorgeous landscaping!

Looks, dare I say it, welcoming!

sony · April 18th, 2011, 10:58 AM

Landscaping looks good for sure!

Yorkshire Boy · April 18th, 2011, 12:12 PM

That's beltin' that!

Irish Blood English Heart · April 18th, 2011, 02:32 PM

Looks absolutely brilliant.

Goldie · April 20th, 2011, 10:29 AM

This is looking absolutely brilliant. Hella good's photos do a great job of selling the park as an exceptional events space - bit of Shakespeare in the arena on a summer's evening, with Sheffield in the background anyone? Maybe some live music? - and the offices in the lower two floors as desirable commercial premises - again, think of how good that view's going to look to tenants when you're marketing the units.

Looking at them, I got that proper lump-in-my-throat "This is actually going to work!" feeling.

jozblade · April 20th, 2011, 03:41 PM

Maybe they could use the arena for the snooker next year. Would be good to see a little exhibition match on there with the city in the background. They've had these games going off in the city in the past in the train station etc.

hella good · April 20th, 2011, 10:46 PM

I thought it would also be quite cool for tramlines, and its next to the actual tramlines

only thing is that there arent any units around the area to cater for particular events, i know theres going to be one built at the top but one of the great things about the devonshire green as an outdoor space is that its surrounded by bars and shops

FirthParker · April 20th, 2011, 11:31 PM

Hopefully the amphitheatre will be surrounded by bars and shops if Park Hill becomes a success :

:

The section which has been redeveloped looks superb! Makes a real difference when you come into Sheffield by train seeing the newly renovated Park Hill as opposed to the old run down version. Gives the city a fresh look.

Sooner they start on the other blocks the better.

Irish Blood English Heart · April 21st, 2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hella good

I thought it would also be quite cool for tramlines, and its next to the actual tramlines

only thing is that there arent any units around the area to cater for particular events, i know theres going to be one built at the top but one of the great things about the devonshire green as an outdoor space is that its surrounded by bars and shops

That's actually a really good idea! Wonder if it'll be used for it. Would make a great World Music Stage or the like.

eighty4 · April 22nd, 2011, 02:24 PM

Found this cool picture on flick (taken by Iqbal Aalam)

image hosted on flickr

Park Hill & Hyde Park, Sheffield by Iqbal Aalam, on Flickr

Anyone know what the white building in the middle of the picture was?

jozblade · April 22nd, 2011, 02:56 PM

They look like flats to me. You can see the balconies on the block the furthest away(facing this way - sticking out on the right hand side).

PaulP · April 22nd, 2011, 04:55 PM

Looking good...

hella good · April 22nd, 2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eighty4

Anyone know what the white building in the middle of the picture was?

Yes They were flats called Embassy Court, I think they were built in the 1920s

AndrewC · April 22nd, 2011, 06:34 PM

Obviously they fell in to a poor state but there's something even more sad about the loss of the upper Hyde Park buildings and Embassy Court. Look at the fine condition and standard they were built to/kept in judging by that photo - and the density gives that area a feel it just doesn't have now.

April 17th, 2011, 02:12 AM	#1925
hella good PUT YOUR PAWS UP Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sheffield! Posts: 11,900 Likes (Received): 11	The landscaping is starting to be planted/grassed and is looking good. Although I think the best outcome of these photos is that it is now possible to see 'the cut' i.e. the 4 storey gap at the entrance, although not as dramatic as originally intended i think its very effective. __________________ ARTPOP

April 17th, 2011, 02:24 AM	#1926
Mr Brightside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London via Sheffield Posts: 4,138 Likes (Received): 20	Outstanding,simply outstanding. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/groups/sheffieldskyline/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardcartawick/

April 20th, 2011, 10:46 PM	#1933
hella good PUT YOUR PAWS UP Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sheffield! Posts: 11,900 Likes (Received): 11	I thought it would also be quite cool for tramlines, and its next to the actual tramlines only thing is that there arent any units around the area to cater for particular events, i know theres going to be one built at the top but one of the great things about the devonshire green as an outdoor space is that its surrounded by bars and shops __________________ ARTPOP

April 20th, 2011, 11:31 PM	#1934
FirthParker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 379 Likes (Received): 0	Hopefully the amphitheatre will be surrounded by bars and shops if Park Hill becomes a success :: The section which has been redeveloped looks superb! Makes a real difference when you come into Sheffield by train seeing the newly renovated Park Hill as opposed to the old run down version. Gives the city a fresh look. Sooner they start on the other blocks the better.

April 22nd, 2011, 02:24 PM	#1936
eighty4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 2,442 Likes (Received): 10	Found this cool picture on flick (taken by Iqbal Aalam) image hosted on flickr Park Hill & Hyde Park, Sheffield by Iqbal Aalam, on Flickr Anyone know what the white building in the middle of the picture was? __________________ Sheffield UK- Perth-Darwin-Cairns-Brisbane-Sydney-Melbourne- Sheffield Uk-and now Auckland My Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapah/sets/

March 28th, 2011, 03:14 PM	#1921
jozblade Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rotherham Posts: 4,056 Likes (Received): 0	Nice pictures! I like the first few, rarely see Park Hill and the city centre from that view.

March 28th, 2011, 07:01 PM	#1922
Irish Blood English Heart Letting off the happiness Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,288 Likes (Received): 34	Cheers mate, had an interesting walk. Went up to Hyde Park too though didn't take any pictures. Have to say that I'm not a massive fan of the 90's renovations up close, though the blue one looks better than the red. Park Hill's renovated wing looks so much better. Found some more interesting articles and photos of Park Hill on the web: http://www.singleaspect.org.uk/?p=4302 and just prior to renovation: http://www.thewookie.co.uk/skyscrapers/index2.html

March 28th, 2011, 07:08 PM	#1923
Irish Blood English Heart Letting off the happiness Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,288 Likes (Received): 34	and one last: http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main...ead.php?t=5361

April 7th, 2011, 07:43 PM	#1924
Irish Blood English Heart Letting off the happiness Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,288 Likes (Received): 34	Any update? Was wondering if anyone had been on the tour and would recommend it? Or when the show flats might be ready?

April 17th, 2011, 02:32 AM	#1927
thryve °°°°°°°°°° Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,446 Likes (Received): 2	GREAT pics! And gorgeous landscaping! Looks, dare I say it, welcoming!

April 18th, 2011, 10:58 AM	#1928
sony Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ranmoor, Sheffield Posts: 199 Likes (Received): 0	Landscaping looks good for sure!

April 18th, 2011, 12:12 PM	#1929
Yorkshire Boy Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L E E D S Posts: 2,285 Likes (Received): 56	That's beltin' that!

April 18th, 2011, 02:32 PM	#1930
Irish Blood English Heart Letting off the happiness Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,288 Likes (Received): 34	Looks absolutely brilliant.

April 20th, 2011, 10:29 AM	#1931
Goldie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 429 Likes (Received): 0	This is looking absolutely brilliant. Hella good's photos do a great job of selling the park as an exceptional events space - bit of Shakespeare in the arena on a summer's evening, with Sheffield in the background anyone? Maybe some live music? - and the offices in the lower two floors as desirable commercial premises - again, think of how good that view's going to look to tenants when you're marketing the units. Looking at them, I got that proper lump-in-my-throat "This is actually going to work!" feeling.

April 20th, 2011, 03:41 PM	#1932
jozblade Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rotherham Posts: 4,056 Likes (Received): 0	Maybe they could use the arena for the snooker next year. Would be good to see a little exhibition match on there with the city in the background. They've had these games going off in the city in the past in the train station etc.

April 22nd, 2011, 02:56 PM	#1937
jozblade Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rotherham Posts: 4,056 Likes (Received): 0	They look like flats to me. You can see the balconies on the block the furthest away(facing this way - sticking out on the right hand side).

April 22nd, 2011, 04:55 PM	#1938
PaulP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 1,462 Likes (Received): 3	Looking good...

April 22nd, 2011, 06:34 PM	#1940
AndrewC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11,903 Likes (Received): 1	Obviously they fell in to a poor state but there's something even more sad about the loss of the upper Hyde Park buildings and Embassy Court. Look at the fine condition and standard they were built to/kept in judging by that photo - and the density gives that area a feel it just doesn't have now.

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