City Centre apartments - Page 11

lewisskinner · May 25th, 2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by roneys_today

nice to see some real greenery there. some of the areas in sheffield which have become swamped in new flats seem really lifeless at the moment (not helped by often empty shop units underneath). i reckon trees like this at pavement level could really help add some humanity to it all.

True, here is where the Student flats by Corp fall over. I saw a lovely little unit underneath, which I thought was a bar. Its the lobby

soupçon · May 25th, 2007, 05:48 PM

Had a look at the Fitzwilliam building yesterday. Like Larven said, it's a shame the balconies were squared off - they've definitely lost something.

Overall it's better I thought it was going to be, but there are a couple of things I don't get. Why the brick on the back wall of the balconies? I think it's one material too many - more white render would have been crisper and more elegant. There's already rough stone, metal, render, glass and wood. I think the brick is tipping it into mish-mash territory. The second query was about the stone wall outside. If the council are looking to build a unified urban square using all four corners, I'd have thought it would make more sense to leave each quarter relatively open and maybe reduce the road width to not allow two cars to pass (if they want to pinch a bit more space for pedestrians). I guess it's hard to judge the open space just yet though.

The trees are very nice though. On that point, all of the super heavy standards that have been planted on the new inner ring road, Howard St. Eyre St. etc. are looking absolutely great just now. They're already making a big impact, imagine what they'll be like in a few years. Well done SCC and the developers.

larven · May 25th, 2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by soupcon

Overall it's better I thought it was going to be, but there are a couple of things I don't get. Why the brick on the back wall of the balconies?

The council would only allow us to use render on the lower wing and there was a requirement to use red brick, which as anyone who has followed the Sheffield forum for the last few years will know they absolutely love! Unfortunately its not the nicest red brick out there and I agree that its one material too many. When Merlin Estates bought the site after we had already secured planning permission we had little say in what materials were used other than offering "aesthetic" guidance, to a large extent they negotiated through us with the planners when they wanted to change the materials. We also think it is better than we thought it was going to be under the circumstances outlined above, Unisol's trees make a positive contribution too!

soupçon · May 25th, 2007, 07:17 PM

Thanks Larven. Is there anything positive we can do in future? Can we object if the council insists on bloody red bricks?

***dinp*** · May 25th, 2007, 07:36 PM

Am I right in thinking those trees, elegant as they are, have been planted in the area that was supposed to provide visibility splays for motorists, or am I thinking of some other scheme?

lewisskinner · May 26th, 2007, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by soupcon

If the council are looking to build a unified urban square using all four corners, I'd have thought it would make more sense to leave each quarter relatively open and maybe reduce the road width to not allow two cars to pass (if they want to pinch a bit more space for pedestrians). I guess it's hard to judge the open space just yet though.

Which are the other three corners planned to be used? Is the plan effectively to have an opn space spanning Fitzwilliam Street?

soupçon · May 26th, 2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lewisskinner

Which are the other three corners planned to be used? Is the plan effectively to have an opn space spanning Fitzwilliam Street?

The site is on a crossroads, so presumably it's the other three corners as well. I hadn't heard about this until Larven mentioned it.

lewisskinner · May 28th, 2007, 03:17 AM

Yea, that's what I thought. But Fitzwilliam Street is a fairly major route - are they going to pedestrianise it? (Part of NRQ?)

bersamim · May 28th, 2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewC

Larven, pardon me for asking but who do you work for and what other buildings has your studio been involved in?

'Larven' is an associate at Coda Studios and before that at Bond Bryan.

paulmat · May 28th, 2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lewisskinner

Yea, that's what I thought. But Fitzwilliam Street is a fairly major route - are they going to pedestrianise it? (Part of NRQ?)

Nah, I dont think they will. I think they just want to open up the junction a bit more.

larven · May 28th, 2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bersamim

'Larven' is an associate at Coda Studios and before that at Bond Bryan.

So much for maintaining a degree of anonymity....lol. I'm sure it will surprise no one to hear that "bersamim" works for Axis.

larven · May 28th, 2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lewisskinner

Which are the other three corners planned to be used? Is the plan effectively to have an opn space spanning Fitzwilliam Street?

Pretty much, once you get the other 3 corner sites redeveloped with the building lines stepped back in the manner of our scheme. I would have thought when the ground floor commercial units becomed occupied and the landscaping goes in it will probably be a nice little urban space.

paulmat · May 28th, 2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by larven

So much for maintaining a degree of anonymity....lol. I'm sure it will surprise no one to hear that "bersamim" works for Axis.

Already worked that out.

Now that we know who both of you work for, either of you want to leak about any exciting projects lined up for Sheffield? (If there are any)

larven · May 28th, 2007, 02:57 PM

Of course there are some new and exciting projects lined up for the city, were going to be updating our website soon with some of the new stuff we've been working on this past year or so. Of course there's only so much we, and indeed bersamim can reveal for reasons of confidentiality etc.

bersamim · May 28th, 2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by larven

Of course there are some new and exciting projects lined up for the city, were going to be updating our website soon with some of the new stuff we've been working on this past year or so. Of course there's only so much we, and indeed bersamim can reveal for reasons of confidentiality etc.

Absolutely, couldn't agree more.

hella good · May 28th, 2007, 04:27 PM

you teaze!

***dinp*** · May 28th, 2007, 06:27 PM

I'll be the half-term spelling nazi for today, its tease, not teaze you yankee doodle dumbwit!

hella good · May 28th, 2007, 07:05 PM

lol, oh well

***dinp*** · May 28th, 2007, 09:13 PM

Its 100 lines for you son i'm afraid. However these lines can comprise dancing bananas if you so wish

hella good · May 28th, 2007, 10:16 PM

holy crap sir! 100 lines?

May 25th, 2007, 07:36 PM	#205
*dinp* Go! Limo! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Corby Posts: 8,636 Likes (Received): 27	Am I right in thinking those trees, elegant as they are, have been planted in the area that was supposed to provide visibility splays for motorists, or am I thinking of some other scheme? __________________ CORBY, Northamptonshire The road to Downing Street apparently runs through Corby, but if you prefer public transport, its only 70 mins direct from London & Derby by rail. For more info on Corby as part of the 'North Londonshire' campaign, click here... The views posted here probably differ from those of my employer. Heck, they probably even differ from my own. Always take dinp with a pinch of salt

May 28th, 2007, 03:17 AM	#208
lewisskinner do me bad things Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield 6 Posts: 7,293 Likes (Received): 0	Yea, that's what I thought. But Fitzwilliam Street is a fairly major route - are they going to pedestrianise it? (Part of NRQ?) __________________ SHEFFIELD: If only Orwell could see us now... Stop looking for the pot... Enjoy the Rainbow I've rather stupidly agreed to walk from Sheffield to Lille for charity. Won't you please, click here to sponsor me? All proceeds to the MS Society

May 28th, 2007, 04:27 PM	#216
hella good PUT YOUR PAWS UP Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sheffield! Posts: 11,909 Likes (Received): 12	you teaze! __________________ ARTPOP

May 28th, 2007, 06:27 PM	#217
*dinp* Go! Limo! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Corby Posts: 8,636 Likes (Received): 27	I'll be the half-term spelling nazi for today, its tease, not teaze you yankee doodle dumbwit! __________________ CORBY, Northamptonshire The road to Downing Street apparently runs through Corby, but if you prefer public transport, its only 70 mins direct from London & Derby by rail. For more info on Corby as part of the 'North Londonshire' campaign, click here... The views posted here probably differ from those of my employer. Heck, they probably even differ from my own. Always take dinp with a pinch of salt

May 28th, 2007, 07:05 PM	#218
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May 25th, 2007, 05:48 PM	#202
soupçon Non! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S6 Posts: 2,032 Likes (Received): 2	Had a look at the Fitzwilliam building yesterday. Like Larven said, it's a shame the balconies were squared off - they've definitely lost something. Overall it's better I thought it was going to be, but there are a couple of things I don't get. Why the brick on the back wall of the balconies? I think it's one material too many - more white render would have been crisper and more elegant. There's already rough stone, metal, render, glass and wood. I think the brick is tipping it into mish-mash territory. The second query was about the stone wall outside. If the council are looking to build a unified urban square using all four corners, I'd have thought it would make more sense to leave each quarter relatively open and maybe reduce the road width to not allow two cars to pass (if they want to pinch a bit more space for pedestrians). I guess it's hard to judge the open space just yet though. The trees are very nice though. On that point, all of the super heavy standards that have been planted on the new inner ring road, Howard St. Eyre St. etc. are looking absolutely great just now. They're already making a big impact, imagine what they'll be like in a few years. Well done SCC and the developers.

May 25th, 2007, 07:17 PM	#204
soupçon Non! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S6 Posts: 2,032 Likes (Received): 2	Thanks Larven. Is there anything positive we can do in future? Can we object if the council insists on bloody red bricks?

May 28th, 2007, 02:57 PM	#214
larven Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: UK Posts: 8,419 Likes (Received): 145	Of course there are some new and exciting projects lined up for the city, were going to be updating our website soon with some of the new stuff we've been working on this past year or so. Of course there's only so much we, and indeed bersamim can reveal for reasons of confidentiality etc.

May 28th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#219
*dinp* Go! Limo! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Corby Posts: 8,636 Likes (Received): 27	Its 100 lines for you son i'm afraid. However these lines can comprise dancing bananas if you so wish __________________ CORBY, Northamptonshire The road to Downing Street apparently runs through Corby, but if you prefer public transport, its only 70 mins direct from London & Derby by rail. For more info on Corby as part of the 'North Londonshire' campaign, click here... The views posted here probably differ from those of my employer. Heck, they probably even differ from my own. Always take dinp with a pinch of salt

May 28th, 2007, 10:16 PM	#220
hella good PUT YOUR PAWS UP Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sheffield! Posts: 11,909 Likes (Received): 12	holy crap sir! 100 lines? __________________ ARTPOP

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