Hanover House Redevelopment

[paulmat]

I was just wondering, does anyone know whats going on with the Hanover House redevelopment? I think it looks like a really nice design, and i've been trying to find out more, but i can't find anything.

[lewisskinner]

Is this hanover House? I thought hanover House was on Arundel Gate, near the new St Paul's

[paulmat]

I think it is. This is the one one the Sheffield developments thread.

[hella good]

as far as im aware its tecnically under construction, if people are unaware of its location it is almost directly opposite the eclipse site behind the power generator

[paulmat]

I was just thinking. Thats gonna be a bit of a landmark. It's 72 metre isnt it? That's just a bit less that the arts tower.

I was on the tram back from work, and you get some good views across the city, and i was thinking it's gonna look lots different with the City lofts tower and Weston tower 'n' that.

[Alfie]

Originally Posted by hella good

as far as im aware its tecnically under construction, if people are unaware of its location it is almost directly opposite the eclipse site behind the power generator

yes, that would be the site where the contractors half demolished the car showroom and then abandoned the site barely half done leaving something that looked far worse than an emtpy showroom still in one piece.

[lewisskinner]

Originally Posted by paulmat

I was just thinking. Thats gonna be a bit of a landmark. It's 72 metre isnt it? That's just a bit less that the arts tower.

I was on the tram back from work, and you get some good views across the city, and i was thinking it's gonna look lots different with the City lofts tower and Weston tower 'n' that.

That's true - I was thnking that the other week. Sheffield's hills really make the landscape look great, and with strategically placed high buildings, it will look awesome from the tram.

Yes, this will be a fantastic gateway bulding, if it ever gets underway...

[snup]

Whilst having a browse through this application I noticed Hanover House appearing in the background. Although the application concerned a different project it did feature Hanover House as well. Is Axis Architecture behind both schemes?

[AndrewC]

That development in the renders is a residential block with some link to Pinders Stationary which is on the main road just in front of it. Not sure of the details but there is a thread on it somewhere.

My understanding is Hanover House is technically under construction though obviously very little is going on at the moment. Imagine this and the new Velocity tower! With the offices completed a few years back, the office block current UC, Wards Brewery and not to mention good ol' Hanover tower block across the road this area is really bulking up.

[lewisskinner]

Offices completed/office block u/c?

[AndrewC]

The two brick buildings between the moor and the ring road - and the new one built to the east of them at the junction of london road.

[SheffCity]

Originally Posted by Alfie

yes, that would be the site where the contractors half demolished the car showroom and then abandoned the site barely half done leaving something that looked far worse than an emtpy showroom still in one piece.

I was under the impression that they carried out work to remove asbestos (though I could be completely wrong), though if that is the case why didn't they just finish the demolition instead of leaving what is now a bigger eyesore than the empty building.

On the subject of the tower though, I hope it goes ahead, as it needs something vibrant down there. They should really re-clad the sub-station next door or something though to make it blend in with a more modern city - that just looks ugly and always has - and on such a prominent location.

[soupçon]

But its beauty lies in its ugliness - I think there's a german word that sums it up. I want to say Shaudenfraude, but I know it's not that.

Anyway, this building should stay as is, as it's a blank canvas waiting for some interesting artwork/lighting scheme. I want to see it lit up pink - I like the playfulness of mixing brutality and campness.

[unners]

Originally Posted by soupcon

But its beauty lies in its ugliness - I think there's a german word that sums it up. I want to say Shaudenfraude, but I know it's not that.

Anyway, this building should stay as is, as it's a blank canvas waiting for some interesting artwork/lighting scheme. I want to see it lit up pink - I like the playfulness of mixing brutality and campness.

An application went into the council well over a year ago for a lighting scheme, its metioned on this site somewhere but god knows where!

[soupçon]

I walked past the site yesterday and to register a protest at the lack of action on site, posted the remainder of my southern fried chicken carcass through the fence. Power to the people.

There is a small chance I'd drank a bit too much, but I wouldn't like to say.

[AndrewC]

Anyone know any inside info about the progress of this? I've not noticed anything from the bus.

[paulmat]

Unfortunately i'm sceptical of this ever happening. Although even if it never get's built, it could lead to something else tall getting built on the site.

[AndrewC]

Certainly a major worry paulmat - lets face it, this has been around nearly as long as the old Eclipse plans across the road.

[dinp]

When the Public Access site decides to work (http://planning.sheffield.gov.uk/pub.../dc_home.aspx), someone find the name of the applicant/agent and email them DEMANDING a response!

[paulmat]

Lol it doesn't work after 11.