Residential tower plans
Birmingham Irish • May 9, 2020
Plans for a 48-storey residential tower on the site of the former Irish Centre site in Birmingham have been unveiled. Court Collaboration is behind the proposed scheme in Deritend which will be submitted to Birmingham City Council in June.
Designed by Glancy Nicholls Architects, the plans include 454 apartments with about 10,000 sq ft of amenity space.
Anthony McCourt, chief executive of Court Collaboration, said: "We’re delighted to be unveiling these plans after purchasing the site at the beginning of the year.
"Since that time, we’ve been working closely with our team and local stakeholders to develop our proposals, bringing forward high-quality design combined with modern living and lifestyles.
"We’re looking forward to delivering on our promise of exciting new projects and further regeneration in a key investment area for the city, and with this specific development, we’re working with the Irish Association to ensure they retain a presence in the area.
"Especially in these unprecedented times of uncertainty, milestones and city skyline aspirations such as this gives confidence to our city as a whole, that, working together, we can all create a future to be truly proud of."
Lyndon Glancy of Glancy Nicholls Architects added: "The unique design for this tower in both its form and façade treatment has been carefully adapted and developed with the team to respond to the exceptional conditions that this island site offers. The glazed façade and expressed fins provide a contemporary signature building to Digbeth and to the landscape of Birmingham city centre."
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward, said: "It’s really positive to see local developers continuing to invest in the regeneration in our city, especially during this difficult period we’re all facing.
"The proposals for the former Irish Centre are a further sign of sustained confidence in Birmingham as the city continues to evolve and ready itself for a truly exciting future."
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