Paradise circus - Page 6

Engels · January 24th, 2007, 07:19 PM

I agree about the need for open space in front of the Town Hall. The existing roundabout needs to be slightly diverted and covered up further around to allow the traffic to keep moving but to give us a new square.

flying tackle · January 28th, 2007, 06:47 PM

so the big multi story carpark opposite baskerville house would go..where would people park? plus dont you think the building replacing it would be a bit isolated..what with a road separating it from the rest of the scheme.. maybe a second pedestrian bridge would be in order.

love the idea of this area being done up though, specially with towers like that being talked of

Erebus555 · January 28th, 2007, 07:50 PM

Underground parking might be the most probable idea.

Elizabeth Kinoke · January 29th, 2007, 01:04 AM

we had a swifty in the weatherspoons in town last night, looked out the window and imaginged seeing AC to left

brumthom · January 29th, 2007, 02:10 AM

EK tell me more about this yard bird place. found a myspace site for it. sounds pretty cool

Elizabeth Kinoke · January 29th, 2007, 02:16 AM

shabydooda...

Braidy · January 29th, 2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elizabeth Kinoke

... some people thought that the library building was impressive??? I thought they were insane to say this but then.. I started to look at the building as we left, its unique and I actually have changed my mind on this... keep the concrete section and remove the rest, its an intriguing building...

I agree. Remove the surrounding rubbish and you have a unique Birmingham building. I'd love to see this become the new library or gallery.

I was imagining the view from Arena Tower to a lit up and reclad Paradise Circus. As it stands you can only really appreciate the incredible design of it as you come up to it from Victoria Square and that's just one corner.

If it was done up and you could see that kind of BirminghamGuggenheimforBeginners shape from all sides I think people would like it.

city living · September 27th, 2007, 03:57 PM

Paradise Circus

With the talk of the new library being announced. I look forward to hearing more about this. The thing I like about this sceme is it is such a busy pedestrian area everyone stands to benefit.

Nacho · September 27th, 2007, 04:26 PM

Thanks for reviving the thread CL.

Nacho · September 27th, 2007, 04:31 PM

Thanks for reviving the thread CL.It would be great to see PC underway.

'it is such a busy pedestrian area everyone stands to benefit' ...that's a very funny sentence..

Brummyboy92 · September 27th, 2007, 06:43 PM

I also hope they do this soon, however people have been telling me that we will not be expecting a proposal until about 2010. I really hope not.

smysticed · September 27th, 2007, 06:45 PM

Well, they can't do anything until both the New Library and New Conservatoire are completed and all that stuff is moved away, which will take several years.

Erebus555 · September 27th, 2007, 06:46 PM

We can see proposals and all at any time but for any work to start - well, we've got a good wait on our hands.

ILLOGIKAL · September 27th, 2007, 07:01 PM

To be honest I don't mind waiting a few years for Paradise Circus to be done. I don't think its that bad compared to other areas.

Anyway look at it like this..... in the meantime we've got Eastside, Arena Central, New St Station, Snowhill all massive projects and numerous other medium to large developments to keep us going. Then when all thats complete we'll have the excitement of Paradise Circus! That should keep us going on the forums for another 10-15 years and who knows what will be proposed then.

Steldemetriou · June 12th, 2009, 10:43 AM

I have has an invite from the British Council of Offices for a technical tour of Eleven Brindley Place on 30th June.

Also on the agenda is the following:-

PARADISE FOUND
Gary Taylor, Joint Managing Director of Argent (UK Developments) Ltd will provide a first glimpse into Argent’s ambitions for transforming Paradise Circus.

I am going to try to go and will let you all know what is said.

***woodhousen*** · June 12th, 2009, 10:58 AM

wow, very good..... show him my sketchup lol

Ecological · June 12th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Very interesting. Thanks for the info.

Erebus555 · June 12th, 2009, 12:40 PM

Whilst this is very interesting and quite exciting, you can almost guarantee that there will be some on here who will absolutely loathe it and somehow blame the council already.

U475 Foxtrot · June 12th, 2009, 12:44 PM

I don't think you can consider demolishing the Madin building without knowing what may replace it. I'm looking forward to finally finding out what they have planned.

Great news indeed.

giocoliere · June 12th, 2009, 03:11 PM

When I walked through Paradise Forum this morning I noticed some work being carried out on top of the Conservatoire- looked like a rubbish chute coming from the roof into a skip?

January 24th, 2007, 07:19 PM	#101
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January 28th, 2007, 06:47 PM	#102
flying tackle time for a change Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 717 Likes (Received): 0	so the big multi story carpark opposite baskerville house would go..where would people park? plus dont you think the building replacing it would be a bit isolated..what with a road separating it from the rest of the scheme.. maybe a second pedestrian bridge would be in order. love the idea of this area being done up though, specially with towers like that being talked of __________________ signature was too medium sized.

January 28th, 2007, 07:50 PM	#103
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 31,246 Likes (Received): 4	Underground parking might be the most probable idea. __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE!

January 29th, 2007, 01:04 AM	#104
Elizabeth Kinoke Wheels... Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,043 Likes (Received): 0	we had a swifty in the weatherspoons in town last night, looked out the window and imaginged seeing AC to left Last edited by Elizabeth Kinoke; September 27th, 2007 at 04:42 PM.

January 29th, 2007, 02:16 AM	#106
Elizabeth Kinoke Wheels... Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,043 Likes (Received): 0	shabydooda... Last edited by Elizabeth Kinoke; September 27th, 2007 at 04:42 PM.

January 29th, 2007, 02:10 AM	#105
brumthom Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 431 Likes (Received): 0	EK tell me more about this yard bird place. found a myspace site for it. sounds pretty cool

September 27th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#108
city living Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 471 Likes (Received): 0	Paradise Circus With the talk of the new library being announced. I look forward to hearing more about this. The thing I like about this sceme is it is such a busy pedestrian area everyone stands to benefit.

September 27th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#109
Nacho Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,674 Likes (Received): 5	Thanks for reviving the thread CL. Last edited by Nacho; September 27th, 2007 at 04:32 PM.

September 27th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#110
Nacho Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,674 Likes (Received): 5	Thanks for reviving the thread CL.It would be great to see PC underway. 'it is such a busy pedestrian area everyone stands to benefit' ...that's a very funny sentence..

September 27th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#111
Brummyboy92 Brummy and proud Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 4,014 Likes (Received): 12	I also hope they do this soon, however people have been telling me that we will not be expecting a proposal until about 2010. I really hope not.

September 27th, 2007, 06:45 PM	#112
smysticed SSC Geek Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry and Birmingham Posts: 2,448 Likes (Received): 0	Well, they can't do anything until both the New Library and New Conservatoire are completed and all that stuff is moved away, which will take several years.

September 27th, 2007, 06:46 PM	#113
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 31,246 Likes (Received): 4	We can see proposals and all at any time but for any work to start - well, we've got a good wait on our hands. __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE!

September 27th, 2007, 07:01 PM	#114
ILLOGIKAL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 253 Likes (Received): 0	To be honest I don't mind waiting a few years for Paradise Circus to be done. I don't think its that bad compared to other areas. Anyway look at it like this..... in the meantime we've got Eastside, Arena Central, New St Station, Snowhill all massive projects and numerous other medium to large developments to keep us going. Then when all thats complete we'll have the excitement of Paradise Circus! That should keep us going on the forums for another 10-15 years and who knows what will be proposed then.

June 12th, 2009, 10:43 AM	#115
Steldemetriou Stel Join Date: May 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 853 Likes (Received): 0	I have has an invite from the British Council of Offices for a technical tour of Eleven Brindley Place on 30th June. Also on the agenda is the following:- PARADISE FOUND Gary Taylor, Joint Managing Director of Argent (UK Developments) Ltd will provide a first glimpse into Argent’s ambitions for transforming Paradise Circus. I am going to try to go and will let you all know what is said.

June 12th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#116
*woodhousen* Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leeds/Birmingham, UK Posts: 10,842 Likes (Received): 2	wow, very good..... show him my sketchup lol __________________ Simply BIRMINGHAM

June 12th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#117
Ecological BANNED Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,521 Likes (Received): 9	Very interesting. Thanks for the info.

June 12th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#118
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 31,246 Likes (Received): 4	Whilst this is very interesting and quite exciting, you can almost guarantee that there will be some on here who will absolutely loathe it and somehow blame the council already. __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE!

June 12th, 2009, 12:44 PM	#119
U475 Foxtrot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,189 Likes (Received): 2	I don't think you can consider demolishing the Madin building without knowing what may replace it. I'm looking forward to finally finding out what they have planned. Great news indeed.

June 12th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#120
giocoliere Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 354 Likes (Received): 0	When I walked through Paradise Forum this morning I noticed some work being carried out on top of the Conservatoire- looked like a rubbish chute coming from the roof into a skip?

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