NOTTINGHAM | Arkwright Street | 4 / 6 / 8 Floors | Pro

Some nice new juicy renders of the approved scheme, which sees some changes to the design, although the overall scheme remains the same.

And to think I thought this scheme couldn't look any better...

I really quite like the top floor as well. I'm not usually a fan as it usually looks like the architect just can't decide how to finish the building off but i think given that the corner section is double height and there's a slight slope to the vertical section it's all quite striking.. Obviously the finish is the key but given the renders and whats been built around here recently we seem to be getting into a situation where each new developement is slightly better than the last.. Developers almost seem to have a bit of pride in what they're putting up..

Yep, the developer is Cassidy Group who built Saffron Court nearby. They're also behind Chainey Place, the new York House site and the massive student proposal Deakins Place.

With perhaps the exception of York House, which i'm waiting to see for myself how it turns out, they're all solid developments particularly this and Chainey Place: London Road | Cassidy Group

They like that curved brick wall!

Got sent this photo this morning, site clearance underway:

Just popped by the site to see for myself:



Who knew I could be so excited to see a field of mud?

RobinHood18 said:

It is a rather large plot isn't it, looking forward to (hopefully) see this progress

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I do like this development but the fact that there is no thoroughfare through the middle is somewhat concerning, it could be another Broadmarsh wall being built, and instead of reconnecting the Meadows, it could be making it even more difficult to traverse

Karate_Kev said:

I do like this development but the fact that there is no thoroughfare through the middle is somewhat concerning, it could be another Broadmarsh wall being built, and instead of reconnecting the Meadows, it could be making it even more difficult to traverse

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The difference between this and the Broadmarsh is that this site doesn't block any routes or thoroughfares, adding a cut through here was cut out due to the potential in anti-social activity and the creation of a potential rat-run. Having a cut through here would also mean you'd have to divert around the The Triangle site anyway.

To me, it wouldn't make much sense when the surrounding street pattern already forms around the site in a linear and direct fashion, with all routes leading to the same junction outside the train station, and this development only enhances it further.

The route through the middle was removed as it didn't lead to anywhere on either side The only reason it was introduced in the original scheme was because it was half PBSA and half PRS and nobody wants to love in a flat next to a student hall! The route into the meadows is next the the tower element, which is why there are public realm improvements here, creating a better entrance to the Meadows