Medieval Far Gosford Street - Coventry - Proposed Masterplan - Page 26

Typhoon2000 · April 16th, 2012, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewTroll

This development does seem to be attracting independent retailers:

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/new...2746-30754737/

This street was once filled with quality stores years back, apparently. I'm talking about the 1960s here...

I wish them luck - it'd be great to see much more of an independent and perhaps more of an alternative selection around this area - potential for a mini Camden perhaps?

Dr Pepper · April 23rd, 2012, 12:01 AM

NewTroll · April 23rd, 2012, 12:47 AM

What is the side of this going to look like?

Fernando Partridge · April 23rd, 2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewTroll

What is the side of this going to look like?

I think this is it:

http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/port...ageName=917807

Student digs.

Typhoon2000 · April 26th, 2012, 03:24 AM

I'm in two minds about that one - The south elevation, fronting the street looks tasteful and keeps in reasonable character with the street but I'm not entirely sure about the large block behind it, especially on the left side of this construction, where the unit frontingg the street on the left side has a much lower height.

NewTroll · April 28th, 2012, 10:00 PM

Well deserved:

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/new...2746-30855981/

Typhoon2000 · April 30th, 2012, 04:07 AM

totally agree... Fantastic piece of preservation.

Sebadude · May 10th, 2012, 08:30 PM

They've worked wonders with the frontage of (what used to be the grotty old) Costcutter!

If more streets had this kind of attention to detail Coventry wouldn't have half as bad a reputation.

NewTroll · May 10th, 2012, 09:06 PM

That is quite decent. I agree. I think decent frontages on streets are pretty important. It's a real shame Coventry doesn't have the equivalent of somewhere like Eccleshall Road in Sheffield.

Dr Pepper · May 24th, 2012, 11:55 PM

Dr Pepper · May 24th, 2012, 11:56 PM

Dr Pepper · May 24th, 2012, 11:58 PM

Dr Pepper · May 24th, 2012, 11:59 PM

phoenix1043 · May 29th, 2012, 01:47 PM

Gosford street has taken some time to reveal exactly what is going on down there and Dr Pepper's photo's surely do those buildings that have already seen restoration some real justice.

There is still a long way to go with the buildings that are yet to be transformed there and I haven't yet seen any sign of preperation toward the new buildings! Does anyone know of any scheduled site clearing or plannins apps for these?

Sorry if this has been posted before, if it is in this thread I'll go look back. Just really keen to see realy work started on rebuilding this broken City.

Typhoon2000 · May 30th, 2012, 04:08 AM

Do the tenants of these unit have a remit to maintain the upkeep of these buildings and to keep them clean on the outside, or do they pay a surcharge like a BID?

Dr Pepper · July 8th, 2012, 12:44 AM

Dr Pepper · July 8th, 2012, 12:45 AM

Dr Pepper · July 8th, 2012, 12:46 AM

NewTroll · July 8th, 2012, 01:03 AM

The weaver's topshops look marvellous.

Coffee Beans looks interesting. Is it a cafe?

Thanks for the photo, I drive down Skyblue Way twice a day and only see the back of this. It's nice to see the front!

I really hope they start the work on the bottom end to enclose it all in soon.

morestoreysplease · July 8th, 2012, 03:35 PM

I love this thread! When they refurb the Bristol St frontages and the Colmore Row hotel shop fronts in Brum I hope they end up as good as these do.

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Typhoon2000 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Birmingham/Coventry Posts: 2,608 Likes (Received): 24	I'm in two minds about that one - The south elevation, fronting the street looks tasteful and keeps in reasonable character with the street but I'm not entirely sure about the large block behind it, especially on the left side of this construction, where the unit frontingg the street on the left side has a much lower height. __________________ Call yourself an Architect?.. Listen, take my advice.. A building can ONLY come to life when there is life *around* it - not just in it.. think about it.... This is Birmingham... FORWARD!!!

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NewTroll Concerto Grosso Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coventry Posts: 3,733 Likes (Received): 6	Well deserved: http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/new...2746-30855981/ __________________ Good here, innit?

April 30th, 2012, 04:07 AM	#507
Typhoon2000 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Birmingham/Coventry Posts: 2,608 Likes (Received): 24	totally agree... Fantastic piece of preservation. __________________ Call yourself an Architect?.. Listen, take my advice.. A building can ONLY come to life when there is life *around* it - not just in it.. think about it.... This is Birmingham... FORWARD!!!

May 10th, 2012, 08:30 PM	#508
Sebadude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 614 Likes (Received): 0	They've worked wonders with the frontage of (what used to be the grotty old) Costcutter! If more streets had this kind of attention to detail Coventry wouldn't have half as bad a reputation.

May 10th, 2012, 09:06 PM	#509
NewTroll Concerto Grosso Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coventry Posts: 3,733 Likes (Received): 6	That is quite decent. I agree. I think decent frontages on streets are pretty important. It's a real shame Coventry doesn't have the equivalent of somewhere like Eccleshall Road in Sheffield. __________________ Good here, innit?

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May 29th, 2012, 01:47 PM	#514
phoenix1043 Phoenix1043 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Coventry Posts: 20 Likes (Received): 0	Gosford street has taken some time to reveal exactly what is going on down there and Dr Pepper's photo's surely do those buildings that have already seen restoration some real justice. There is still a long way to go with the buildings that are yet to be transformed there and I haven't yet seen any sign of preperation toward the new buildings! Does anyone know of any scheduled site clearing or plannins apps for these? Sorry if this has been posted before, if it is in this thread I'll go look back. Just really keen to see realy work started on rebuilding this broken City.

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Typhoon2000 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Birmingham/Coventry Posts: 2,608 Likes (Received): 24	Do the tenants of these unit have a remit to maintain the upkeep of these buildings and to keep them clean on the outside, or do they pay a surcharge like a BID? __________________ Call yourself an Architect?.. Listen, take my advice.. A building can ONLY come to life when there is life *around* it - not just in it.. think about it.... This is Birmingham... FORWARD!!!

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NewTroll Concerto Grosso Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coventry Posts: 3,733 Likes (Received): 6	The weaver's topshops look marvellous. Coffee Beans looks interesting. Is it a cafe? Thanks for the photo, I drive down Skyblue Way twice a day and only see the back of this. It's nice to see the front! I really hope they start the work on the bottom end to enclose it all in soon. __________________ Good here, innit?

July 8th, 2012, 03:35 PM	#520
morestoreysplease Brummie Angeleno Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham UK, Los Angeles CA Posts: 6,686 Likes (Received): 19	I love this thread! When they refurb the Bristol St frontages and the Colmore Row hotel shop fronts in Brum I hope they end up as good as these do. __________________ Birmingham - TheBigCityPlan.

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