Origin | Princess Street | 56.65m/49.20m | 14/15 floors | on hold

The Longford · April 21st, 2007, 12:53 AM

I'm starting a new thread about this because
a) the other was getting to nearly 500
b) construction is starting
c) i fucking hated the title of the last thread about it!

future.architect · April 21st, 2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Longford

I'm starting a new thread about this because
a) the other was getting to nearly 500
b) construction is starting
c) i fucking hated the title of the last thread about it!

you should have called the thread 'the origin - princess street' longbeard

Ephemera · April 21st, 2007, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Longford

I'm starting a new thread about this because
a) the other was getting to nearly 500
b) construction is starting
c) i fucking hated the title of the last thread about it!

I secretly hated the title also, but I also hate the fact that you've effectively junked my photograph. I had to get up early to take that! And endure the stares of the workmen!

The Longford · April 21st, 2007, 01:32 AM

Lets start this thread with a fantastic picture of the construction site from our favourite east anglian shall we?

Mez · April 21st, 2007, 04:28 AM

hear hear

Longsight M13 · April 21st, 2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Longford

Lets start this thread with a fantastic picture of the construction site from our favourite east anglian shall we?

Aside from the van, that view could be 1907 not 2007. Just a great collection of buildings. Soak it up cos it'll soon be gone.

The Longford · April 21st, 2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Longsight M13

Aside from the van, that view could be 1907 not 2007. Just a great collection of buildings. Soak it up cos it'll soon be gone.

Yes but thats the point - we arent in 1907. We need a building on that site more than we need that view IMO.

Manchester Planner · April 21st, 2007, 04:30 PM

Can you put up the latest renders please?

nerd · April 21st, 2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Longsight M13

Aside from the van, that view could be 1907 not 2007. Just a great collection of buildings. Soak it up cos it'll soon be gone.

In 1907, there would have been four buildings closely packed on this site - 6 stories along the canalside - rising to 8 stories facing Whitworth street. The new buildings will provide a bit more public realm, and will rise a little higher to the East - but essentially restore the urban grain to the way it was intended to be.

The Longford · April 21st, 2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nerd

In 1907, there would have been four buildings closely packed on this site - 6 stories along the canalside - rising to 8 stories facing Whitworth street. The new buildings will provide a bit more public realm, and will rise a little higher to the East - but essentially restore the urban grain to the way it was intended to be.

Ephemera · April 21st, 2007, 06:27 PM

The main change will be the shockingly different aesthetic of the new buildings. But with Whitworth Street and Princess Street being gorgeously Victorian / Edwardian / just plain old, the inconsonance this creates will be, um, boss. I like that it doesn't fit in, and that when you see it for the first time you'll be forced to reconsider what you think of the area.

future.architect · April 27th, 2007, 08:48 AM

This is the new thread for the Ian Simpsons scheme on Princess Street

Render of the scheme

Latest site photo (By Ephemera)

Official Website: www.origin-princessstreet.com/

Manchester Planner · April 27th, 2007, 04:24 PM

Cheers. Needed a new thread.

Think this will have quite a big impact on the area. How tall is the tallest building?

future.architect · April 27th, 2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Manchester Planner

Cheers. Needed a new thread.

Think this will have quite a big impact on the area. How tall is the tallest building?

about 40 metres

Caiman · April 27th, 2007, 05:36 PM

This will improve the area no end, I can't wait to see it go up.

thriller killer · April 27th, 2007, 06:38 PM

yeah dont know about anyone else but i think it is stunning... one of the developments that gets me most excited... will be important who they get in as tennants though, hope they go along the No.1 picadilly lines.... i would hate to see another sainsburys or tesco on this site!

highriser · April 27th, 2007, 06:43 PM

TBH ,, this corner of the city could do with a supermarket chain .

I think a couple of resurants will also be in the scheme .

thriller killer · April 27th, 2007, 06:47 PM

there's a sainsbury's just down the road - would be up for a food store just something a bit different...

The Longford · April 27th, 2007, 06:49 PM

There is a deli on the opposite corner.

highriser · April 27th, 2007, 08:32 PM

OLIVE ,, cracking little shop it is to

April 21st, 2007, 12:53 AM	#1
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April 21st, 2007, 01:32 AM	#4
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April 27th, 2007, 08:48 AM	#12
future.architect Far East London Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,082 Likes (Received): 91	Origin \| Princess Street \| 56.65m/49.20m \| 14/15 floors \| on hold This is the new thread for the Ian Simpsons scheme on Princess Street Render of the scheme Latest site photo (By Ephemera) Official Website: www.origin-princessstreet.com/ __________________ ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΕΑΥΤΟΝ Last edited by future.architect; April 28th, 2007 at 07:00 PM.

April 27th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#15
Caiman I love those crazy dutch Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 10,118 Likes (Received): 127	This will improve the area no end, I can't wait to see it go up. __________________ ~touched by his noodly appendage

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April 21st, 2007, 06:27 PM	#11
Ephemera Not even Doom music... Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 351 Likes (Received): 0	The main change will be the shockingly different aesthetic of the new buildings. But with Whitworth Street and Princess Street being gorgeously Victorian / Edwardian / just plain old, the inconsonance this creates will be, um, boss. I like that it doesn't fit in, and that when you see it for the first time you'll be forced to reconsider what you think of the area.

April 27th, 2007, 04:24 PM	#13
Manchester Planner Chief Bureaucrat Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,848 Likes (Received): 1	Cheers. Needed a new thread. Think this will have quite a big impact on the area. How tall is the tallest building?

April 27th, 2007, 06:38 PM	#16
thriller killer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 27 Likes (Received): 0	yeah dont know about anyone else but i think it is stunning... one of the developments that gets me most excited... will be important who they get in as tennants though, hope they go along the No.1 picadilly lines.... i would hate to see another sainsburys or tesco on this site!

April 27th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#17
highriser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,233 Likes (Received): 3	TBH ,, this corner of the city could do with a supermarket chain . I think a couple of resurants will also be in the scheme .

April 27th, 2007, 06:47 PM	#18
thriller killer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 27 Likes (Received): 0	there's a sainsbury's just down the road - would be up for a food store just something a bit different...

April 27th, 2007, 06:49 PM	#19
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 4	There is a deli on the opposite corner. __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

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highriser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,233 Likes (Received): 3	OLIVE ,, cracking little shop it is to

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