Squire and Partners submits design for former Bank of England site in Birmingham
Property fund manager Henderson Global Investors has submitted a planning application to Birmingham City Council for the proposed redevelopment of 55 Temple Row.
The £70m scheme is for a new 10 storey building comprising 1,662m² of retail space and 16,196m² of Grade A, BREEAM "excellent" office accommodation.
London-based architect Squire and Partners has produced the proposed designs for the former Bank of England building built in the 70s, which was vacated following the decision in 1997 to close the bank's regional offices.
Situated at the heart of the Colmore Row Conservation Area, and opposite St Philip’s Cathedral, a recent public survey revealed that the general public wish to redevelop the site with a building that is more fitting to this location.
The new building will be faced in stone with carefully detailed bronze windows so as to present a quiet, respectful, yet modern building that will fit well within the city core.
Geoff Harris, director of commercial property development at Henderson, said: “We are pleased that the feedback from stakeholders, local residents and city workers has been so positive.
“55 Temple Row is a prized location with an unrivalled setting, so we have approached the redevelopment proposals with extreme sensitivity.
“The proposed building will enhance the Conservation Area and it will provide Birmingham with first class office space that will help to attract inward investment.”
Subject to planning and permissions, demolition of the existing building could commence in spring 2010 and the new building could be completed in early 2012.
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