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Flanagan Lawrence wins competition to transform Maxwell Hall, Salford
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LANAGAN Lawrence has unveiled its winning design for a scheme to transform Salford’s Maxwell Hall for the University of Salford. The project will create a world-class music, conference and performance venue for both students and the wider community, while providing a landmark building along Salford Crescent and the A6 corridor. Maxwell Hall is part of the ambitious £800m Salford Crescent Masterplan, jointly developed by the University of Salford and Salford City Council to outline the vision for a new city district in the heart of Salford.
Maxwell Hall has a rich history and is one of the cultural centrepieces of the university campus. It has hosted a range of acts including Blondie, The Smiths, Pulp and The Charlatans, and the aspiration is to attract artists of a similar calibre in the future, reestablishing Salford as a key destination for live music in the UK. Huw Williams, COO at the University of
Salford said: “This is very exciting announcement for the University and the whole of the city. We are committed to bringing Maxwell Hall back to life, to
create a vibrant space for the benefit of the whole community as well as our students. “As the centrepiece of our campus and with its proximity to the A6, the Salford Crescent Masterplan has identified the need to retain and redevelop Maxwell Hall as a cultural and
performance venue for both students and the general public, as well as creating new spaces for conferences, events, short courses and executive education.”
www.flanaganlawrence.com
Sheffield student accommodation scheme on track for 2020
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HE transformation of Park Hill, Sheffield has taken another significant step forward as specialist student accommodation developer Alumno begins work on Phase 3 of the redevelopment programme. Alumno’s proposals comprise 74 unique townhouse style units to accommodate 356 new student residents, alongside further new commercial space for use by residents and the local community. The proposals were developed in collaboration with local practice Whittam Cox Architects, and offer a range of living space in a format new to the student accommodation sector, that offers a wide range of choice and options. Alumno has
engaged interior designer Ben Kelly Design (BKD) along with Brinkworth Design to deliver the shared community space for students. The proposals were developed
through extensive consultation with local stakeholders, Heritage England and students from Sheffield Hallam University (SHU).
Alumno is undertaking a thorough and sensitive refurbishment approach to ensure the historic character of the building is respected, including restoring the numerous bespoke mosaic panels across the block. The proposals will add a distinct yet complementary new neighbourhood to Sheffield, and will
build on the work Urban Splash has already achieved in reinvigorating Park Hill and making it a benchmark in regeneration and urban renewal. David Campbell, Managing Director of Alumno, said “This is a one-off and a blueprint project, and students interested in architecture and design are particularly excited about the prospect of living in a world-renowned architectural icon.” Alumno has appointed Kier to deliver its brand-new £20m student accommodation at the iconic Park Hill flats in Sheffield. Alumno has successfully delivered projects with Kier in Durham, Aberdeen and Glasgow. The project is due to complete in Autumn 2020.
www.alumnogroup.com
www.benkellydesign.com
www.brinkworth.com/projects
www.kier.co.uk
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