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Urban regeneration masterplan in the centre of Bristol including a 140,000m2 shopping centre
The development incorporates several different elements including a shopping centre, catering, hotel, cinema, offices, housing and car parking.
The shopping centre is built on three multi-level pedestrianised streets flanked by shops. The streets, and the square where they converge, are covered by several large glass-panelled roofs. The roofs, which started out as a piece of public art, became the focal point of the design.
Each of the streets and squares were designed to express identity. Working in collaboration with other practices a variety of styles were achieved as each individual block was assigned to a separate architect.
Low-energy features include LED lighting to the streets and natural ventilation of the unconditioned streetscape. A sustainable approach was adopted and it was the first retail-led project to achieve a BREEAM excellent rating.
Data
- Begun: Jan 2006
- Completed: Jun 2008
- Floor area: 140,000m2
- Sectors: Master-planning, Retail
- Total cost: £500M
- Procurement: Design & Build
- Address: Glass House, Bristol, BS1 3BX, United Kingdom
Professional Team
- Architect: Chapman Taylor
- Client: Bristol Alliance
- Structural engineer: Watermans
- Services engineer: Hoare Lea
- Quantity surveyor: Cyril Sweett
- Planning supervisor: Turley Associates
- Main contractor: AELTC