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Wapping Wharf, Bristol

Wapping Wharf phase 1 by Alec French Architects for Umberslade and Muse Developments Map Street View Map Street View Wapping Wharf Phase I is a mixed-use scheme comprising 194 apartments for sale and for rent including 24 affordable units and 10 retail units, creating a new street connecting Cumberland Road to Museum Street called Gaol …

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Trudo Tower Eindhoven

The Trudo Tower by Stefano Boeri Architetti for Trudo Netherlands Map Street View Map Street View The 18-storey tower is 70 meters high and offers space for 125 social housing units. There are eight lofts per floor from the 4th to the 18th floor. Five lofts are located on the third floor, which is shared with a …

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One Angel Square

One Angel Square Manchester by 3D Reid for the Co-Operative Group Map Street View Map Street View One Angel Square is an award-winning £100 million low-energy, highly sustainable new headquarters for the Co-operative Group in Manchester city centre. Twelve distinct Co-operative businesses are accommodated within One Angel Square headquarters building, a step change in efficiency compared with …

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Abito Apartments

Abito Apartments by BDP for Ask Properties Positioned to take advantage of the views within and out of Salford towards Trafford, the apartments have been pushed to the perimeter of the building creating a protected courtyard within.   Large-scale industrial design aesthetic informs much of Abito’s structure and appearance ‘clipped on’ steel balconies serve as …

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Mayfield Park

Mayfield Park by Gillespies and Studio Egret West for Mayfield Partnership Mayfield Park brings nature and green open spaces right into the heart of the city, while unearthing a river hidden for 50 years and bringing it back into public use. Located adjacent to Piccadilly Station the wider project will transform a previously derelict part …

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The Otto Building

London Design District by Hawkins Brown for London Newcastle, LB Hackney and Local Education Partnership A collaboration together with the London Borough of Hackney (LBH) and the Local Education Partnership (LEP) this mixed use scheme provides a mix of residential living, alongside new primary educational facilities. The mixed scheme borders the open spaces of Hackney …

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London Design District

London Design District by various Design District is London’s first permanent, purpose-built workspace for the creative industries. 16 buildings by eight pioneering architects, one minute from North Greenwich Underground station. The District supports an ecosystem of creative businesses and helps foster connections through affordable spaces, comprehensive facilities and a thriving events programme. Source: London Design …

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Sovereign Square Park, Leeds

Sovereign Square Park, Leeds by Re:Form Landscape Architecture Sovereign Square is the first public realm project in the centre of Leeds for a generation, and is an integral part of a wider masterplan vision from Leeds City Council to regenerate the South Bank Area. Ultimately connecting the city centre to the future park centre. The …

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New Road, Brighton

New Road, Brighton by Gehl Architects and Landscape Projects The modified street re-opened in 2007, with a shared granite surface with no delineation between the pavements and carriageway. Street furniture, including a new bench along the Pavilion railings, has created a space that is now one of the liveliest places in Brighton.   Lighting has …

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125 Deansgate

125 Deansgate by Glenn Howells Architects A strikingly crafted 12-storey office building on a key Manchester thoroughfare, 125 Deansgate learns from the architectural ambition of its High Victorian neighbours to inform a composed yet bold contemporary design language for 21st century Manchester. Source: Glenn Howells Architects Map Street View Map Street View Gallery

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