Sheffield Developments Thread

[lewisskinner]

Don't like the idea of cost-cutting though. A couple of levels of basement parking would be better, and allow the density to remain...

[gondola]

I am looking to buy an apartment in Sheffield, and would like one of the new developments if possible. I dont know the city very well, but someone told me base building was ok and would hold its value well because of its location.

any other thoughts or comments on that one

cheers

[dinp]

Originally Posted by skyfitsboy

Cheers for that quite interesting!



John McAslan + Partners proposals for the first phase of a multi-phased redevelopment of The Moor in Sheffield are central to the regeneration of this mixed-use area at the heart of the city centre.

The site of the proposal enjoys a prominent position within the prime retail area of the city centre. The approach consolidates the required mixed-use provision into a new urban block. This will include 8,360 sqm of retail at ground and first floor levels, with 5,575 sqm of offices above and 13,900-18,600 sqm of residential units to the west, in a series of stepped towers facing Charter Row – the sites key open space.

Servicing and multilevel car parking are included to the rear of the block at ground level to minimise visibility, while negating the requirement for costly new basement construction.

This doesn't look too dissimilar from the failed Chesham House proposal a few years ago, but its good to see proposals for the site haven't fell completely flat. This is the perfect place for a cluster of mid rise buildings, with perhaps one or two highrises thrown in for good measure.

[AndrewC]

Wish i was working at william hill for a few more years, i'd have the best view ever to see a scheme like that getting built on that site.

[paulmat]

Anyone know about this?



It's down by Kelham Island.

http://planning.sheffield.gov.uk/pub...rchtype=WEEKLY

[jozblade]

Not seen anything about it. Hope they sort next door out or it will look out of place. Not too bad design though.

[arepeejee]

Originally Posted by jozblade

Not seen anything about it. Hope they sort next door out or it will look out of place. Not too bad design though.

Whaaaaaaa?? You have to be kidding right?

"Next Door" is the Kelham Island Tavern, the premier pub in the whole of the North and soon to be UK.

The place helped kick start the regeneration down there, and to "sort it out" would be a crime against Sheffield to the highest order.

[paulmat]

Yeah, but the buildings next to the pub are crap.

[arepeejee]

They might look crap, but IIRC thats one of the few scissor making cutlers left, we can't just go knocking down or erasing our past for nowt other than some more fancy buildings which are totally out of place for the area.

Look at the wonderful Cornwall Works development, in keeping with the style of the area and it looks good!

Plus, if t'other side go then you'll have the pub sandwiched inbetween two sets of modern buildings, then people'll call for the head of the pub.

[Bboy]

I think it's important that we develop these buildings as part of our heritage and make new use of them. it's cool to have them sitting by new funky developments tho..

[paulmat]

Ah. I didn't realise the building was in use still.

[Alfie]

Not sure if this has featured anywhere at all yet but there hasn't been much said on here about the new apartments u/c on the corner of Napier Street and Cemetery Road near Waitrose. They're just coming together now and IMO they're looking fantastic- a very different style from what we're used to seeing round here. Sorry no pics!

[AndrewC]

Alfie, whenever i see those flats (most days from the other side of waitrose) they look more unfinished than the day before, now they're slowly chucking 'cladding' on it randomly it appears. I really hope it comes together soon cos it looks weird at the moment.

[BarryPseudonym]

There's plenty of new mid-rise on the planning applications website this week.
http://libplugins.sheffield.gov.uk/planning/weekly.asp

Erection of a 5 storey building to include A1/A3 use at ground floor level and 25 apartments over 72 Russell Street Sheffield S3 8RW 25 July 2006

Erection of 44 flats with basement car parking accommodation, substation and office unit Land Adjacent To 81 Hollis Croft Sheffield S1 17 July 2006

Erection of 48 student flats in a 6/10 storey building with Class A1 (Shops) and Class B1 (Business) at ground floor/mezzanine level Rockingham House Broad Lane Sheffield S1 3PP 25 July 2006

Erection of 15No. student apartments (75 bedrooms) in a 5/7storey block fronting Kenyon Street and 27No. private flats in a 4/5 storey block and a courtyard fronting Solly Street 186 Solly Street Sheffield S1 4BB 24 July 2006

Erection of 1 x 4-storey building comprising A1/A3 (Retail/Food & Drink) at basement, ground & first floor with 29 residential units Site Of 65-69 Division Street Sheffield 24 July 2006

Erection of 62 apartments in a four storey block with associated car parking and landscaping Queens Road Car Sales 568 Queens Road Sheffield S2 4DU 18 July 2006

Erection of 4/5/6 storey mixed use development including 144 apartments, offices (B1 Use) with associated car parking and access works Renown Works 6 Sylvester Street + 82 - 84 Sidney Street Sheffield S1 3RA 25 July 2006

Erection of 7 storey building for mixed use developement (Phase 1) including 40 residential units over offices (B1 Use) and associated basement car parking Charter Works 20 Hodgson Street Sheffield S3 7WQ

[macc]

Hello Sheffield,

I can't find a suitable thread for this so I'll have to put it here. You need a University thread and a sticky skybar thread.

I used to go to Sheffield Hallam Uni - 97-99. The first year was the best of my life. I miss the place and I get all tingly whenever I think about Sheffield or pull into the train station. I could never move back there though as my mates are now all gone and it would shatter my memories of the place. It great to see the city getting in on the building boom band wagon too.

Anyway I just read the Hallam Uni has moved to that music museum with the four spinny things on it. I used to love the union bar. the clubs (stardust and sheff 1 etc) weren't the best but to say it had competetion from other clubs was the mother of all understatements. I nipped into the union bar a few years ago see was disgusted to she they had ripped out all the booths and replaced them with stupid metal tables similar to what you'd get in a cheap cafe. A fantastic bar, ruined. That pissed me off.

So whats the new place like? What's happened to the old uinion building?

[unners]

Originally Posted by macc

Hello Sheffield,

I can't find a suitable thread for this so I'll have to put it here. You need a University thread and a sticky skybar thread.

I used to go to Sheffield Hallam Uni - 97-99. The first year was the best of my life. I miss the place and I get all tingly whenever I think about Sheffield or pull into the train station. I could never move back there though as my mates are now all gone and it would shatter my memories of the place. It great to see the city getting in on the building boom band wagon too.

Anyway I just read the Hallam Uni has moved to that music museum with the four spinny things on it. I used to love the union bar. the clubs (stardust and sheff 1 etc) weren't the best but to say it had competetion from other clubs was the mother of all understatements. I nipped into the union bar a few years ago see was disgusted to she they had ripped out all the booths and replaced them with stupid metal tables similar to what you'd get in a cheap cafe. A fantastic bar, ruined. That pissed me off.

So whats the new place like? What's happened to the old uinion building?

The old building had been debadged and is awaiting the bull dozer,only been in the new place once the bar is what you could say a bit on the small side but quite stylish for a uni bar and still cheap.

[Biosonic]

Not sure where to put this but it may be of interest.

From Architect's Journal:

Rising Irish stars O’Donnell + Tuomey have picked up the commission to design a new John Lewis store for Sheffield.

The firm, which was Stirling-shortlisted for its Lewis Glucksman Gallery in Cork, will design the new store at the heart of a massive retail development for Hammersons.

http://www.odonnell-tuomey.ie/

They look decent architects - they like their angles

[adsheff]

Hmm, have a look at their 'social' housing in Galbally. Not too hot for 2006 !

[Alfie]

Originally Posted by Biosonic

Not sure where to put this but it may be of interest.

From Architect's Journal:



http://www.odonnell-tuomey.ie/

They look decent architects - they like their angles

Indeed:
INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNERS
APPOINTED TO FLAGSHIP SHEFFIELD PROJECT

Hammerson has appointed an award-winning, internationally acclaimed firm of architects to design the prestigious new John Lewis department store in Sheffield.

Sheffield City Council, Sheffield One and John Lewis were also involved in selecting O'Donnell + Tuomey, following an extensive design competition. As winners of over 40 international awards, the 12-strong firm has developed a reputation for innovation and diversity in 18 years of practice from its Dublin base. It was shortlisted for the 2005 RIBA Stirling Prize - also known as the ‘Oscar of British Architecture' - for its design of the Lewis Glucksman Gallery in Cork.

Set to become a focal point of the city centre New Retail Quarter, the 260,000 square feet John Lewis department store will be between Wellington Street and Carver Street, the location of the current fire station. An outline planning application for the whole scheme, including the John Lewis shop, was submitted in October 2005 and is due to be determined shortly by the City Council. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2008. O'Donnell + Tuomey will work on the detailed design for the building with Hammerson and John Lewis.

This is the first in a series of appointments for individual architects who will work on different elements of the New Retail Quarter scheme and reaffirms Hammerson's commitment from the outset to delivering a varied and diverse urban environment.

Carolyn Kenney, assistant director, Hammerson, who is leading the project, said: “In a rapidly changing retail market, Cities can no longer rely on shops alone to keep their centres vibrant and attractive. They must offer a much broader experience and establish a unique identity to differentiate themselves from the competition. Hammerson is committed to this agenda and is investing in quality architecture to create stimulating places and environments that will keep people coming back.”

Ann Humphries, director of retail development, John Lewis Partnership, said: “Hammerson has demonstrated an understanding of our brand values which is reflected in the exciting design concept and the practice selected. We are confident that the new building will provide a high quality shopping environment for all our customers and be a new, landmark shop for Sheffield.”

Councillor Robert MacDonald, cabinet member for economic regeneration, culture and planning, Sheffield City Council, said: “This is an important step towards the realisation of the City's vision for a distinctive new retail and leisure heart for the city centre.”

Sheila O'Donnell, partner, O'Donnell + Tuomey, said: “This project is an interesting departure for our practice. We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Hammerson and John Lewis on this exciting project in Sheffield.


Courtesy of Hammerson

[adsheff]

Does that John Lewis construction date seem to get more and more into the future every time we see it??
Does anyone know what's happening at Shalesmoor at that Cornish Place thing?? They built the new flats next to the A61 which are now pretty much finished, but the site next door to that with the crane have just stopped. They build the foundations but if you look now they are all waterlogged, the equipment (including the crane) is all wrapped up and it doesn't look like anyone's been there for months..