Post by Kev on Apr 26, 2004 8:43:04 GMT -5
PLANS have been unveiled for Liverpool's tallest skyscraper.
The 50-storey tower at Brunswick Quay would dwarf Liverpool's current tallest building, the 30-storey Beetham Tower in Old Hall Street.
The first preliminary images were unveiled today.
Liverpool council is in talks with property firm Maro Developments who are hoping to build the "iconic" glass structure at Brunswick Dock on the banks of the River Mersey.
The development will cost more than £70m and has been designed by award-winning architect Ian Simpson.
Mr Simpson, who also designed Manchester's flagship No1 Deansgate building, said: "The building will be a beautiful and elegant addition to the Liverpool skyline.
"The plans are still a work in-progress, so there may be some changes which have to be made when it comes to getting planning permission, but the overall aim remains - to create a unique sculptural form which will compliment the Four Graces and create a new icon for the city."
The tower, and two neighbouring buildings, will contain around 532 apartments as well as infrastructure businesses such as shops, bars and restaurants as well as a public park.
Maro has already secured financial backing for the scheme, meaning there will be no need for cash aid from Liverpool's Objective 1 fund.
Chris Ives, development director for Maro, said: "These are extremely exciting proposals, and we are very proud that Brunswick Quay will not require any cash support from the government or the EU.
"We wanted to add something dramatic to Liverpool's famous skyline, which will honour the city's heritage and add to the regeneration schemes already under way."
Brunswick Quay, which is the provisional name for the development, is Maro's first project in Liverpool. Once planning permission has been granted, the developers hope to start on site early next year. Completion of the tower is expected in mid-2006 with the complex officially opening in early 2007.
Cllr Peter Millea, executive member for regeneration, said: "The fact that this proposal is funded entirely by the private sector is testimony to the fact that Liverpool is now an attractive place for businesses to invest.
"The council will look at any scheme which helps to repopulate the city and create jobs, but we have a long way to go before any final decision can be made."
Source...Liverpool Echo
The 50-storey tower at Brunswick Quay would dwarf Liverpool's current tallest building, the 30-storey Beetham Tower in Old Hall Street.
The first preliminary images were unveiled today.
Liverpool council is in talks with property firm Maro Developments who are hoping to build the "iconic" glass structure at Brunswick Dock on the banks of the River Mersey.
The development will cost more than £70m and has been designed by award-winning architect Ian Simpson.
Mr Simpson, who also designed Manchester's flagship No1 Deansgate building, said: "The building will be a beautiful and elegant addition to the Liverpool skyline.
"The plans are still a work in-progress, so there may be some changes which have to be made when it comes to getting planning permission, but the overall aim remains - to create a unique sculptural form which will compliment the Four Graces and create a new icon for the city."
The tower, and two neighbouring buildings, will contain around 532 apartments as well as infrastructure businesses such as shops, bars and restaurants as well as a public park.
Maro has already secured financial backing for the scheme, meaning there will be no need for cash aid from Liverpool's Objective 1 fund.
Chris Ives, development director for Maro, said: "These are extremely exciting proposals, and we are very proud that Brunswick Quay will not require any cash support from the government or the EU.
"We wanted to add something dramatic to Liverpool's famous skyline, which will honour the city's heritage and add to the regeneration schemes already under way."
Brunswick Quay, which is the provisional name for the development, is Maro's first project in Liverpool. Once planning permission has been granted, the developers hope to start on site early next year. Completion of the tower is expected in mid-2006 with the complex officially opening in early 2007.
Cllr Peter Millea, executive member for regeneration, said: "The fact that this proposal is funded entirely by the private sector is testimony to the fact that Liverpool is now an attractive place for businesses to invest.
"The council will look at any scheme which helps to repopulate the city and create jobs, but we have a long way to go before any final decision can be made."
Source...Liverpool Echo
