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Octagon soars to new heights, as Birmingham counts down to its new tallest building The world's first pure octagonal high-rise residential building is now just months away from claiming its place in Birmingham’s history books. With the core reaching level 40 and floorplates reaching level 35, Octagon has already begun offering unparalleled views of the city below. On completion, the Octagon will stand proudly at 155 meters (410 feet) tall, as a testament to Birmingham's burgeoning skyline. The pair of tower cranes have now reached their final height, allowing main contractor Midgard to construct the remaining 10 floors of the building core ahead of its practical completion, scheduled for summer 2025. The Octagon isn't just a feat of engineering; designed by Howells Architects, it's a testament to innovation in architectural design. As the world's first pure octagonal high-rise residential building, it stands as an example of progress and possibility in Birmingham. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in Paradise’s commitment to deliver a world-class estate and with a true mixed-use proposition by providing 370 spacious new Build to Rent (BtR) homes. Birmingham is the second fastest-growing city centre population in the UK, ahead of cities like Manchester and Leeds, with 7,000 new residential units either being built or planned across the city centre. Backed by global real estate investor City Developments Limited (CDL) https://lnkd.in/eBihckum

✨ **Project Highlights:** - **Comprehensive Redevelopment:** Preliminary masterplan studies suggest the potential to replace the existing structure with a new residential complex. Options include 26 apartments or 15 houses with diverse one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. - **Integration with Environment:** A key feature of this project is its seamless blend with the surroundings, ensuring a harmonious balance between development and nature. The inclusion of a scenic communal courtyard is a testament to this commitment. - **Accessibility and Security:** Ensuring full accessibility and security is a top priority, making this a welcoming and safe community for everyone. 🤝 **Strategic Partnership with Hamson Barron Smith:** As a division of Norse Consulting, HBS is playing a pivotal role in refining the development concepts, focusing sharply on the site’s context and the aspiration for zero-carbon in-use living standards. Their multidisciplinary expertise in #design and #planning #consultancy services is invaluable in this venture. Jonathan Stephenson Paulette McAllister FRSA Justin Galliford BSc(Hons) MSc MBA DipMC Nick Maddox PgD Daniella Barrow MRICS Paul Pawa #affordablehousing #localgovernment #netzero

Poole Dick Residential Projects The Clayworks, Smithfield, Stoke-on-Trent https://lnkd.in/e7PUri3x THE CHALLENGE This development included the design and construction of a 12-storey building, to include 151 private rented sector apartments together with associated communal space. The building also includes a commercial unit completed to the ‘shell’ level on the lower ground floor, with associated public realm spaces around the perimeter and the provision of a temporary car park separate from the site. KEY CONSIDERATIONS This included ensuring the development team provided the project in line with the requirements of the development agreement and that the quality of the works was to an acceptable standard. #residential #residentialconstruction #constructionindustry #projectmanagement #projectmonitoring #residentialdevelopment #stokeontrent #pooledick #constructionmanagementconsultancy

Denver-based Revesco Properties partnered with Davis Partnership Architects to submit plans to the city of Denver on February 2 to convert a 16-story office building at 475 17th St. into about 210 affordable and market-rate apartments. The building was designed in 1973 and is currently 57% vacant. No leases will be ended early because of the possible conversion. Looking at the makeup of the proposed conversion, two-thirds of the apartments will be for people earning 80% of the area median income or below. One-third will be market-rate apartments. There will be studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units.  There is no parking onsite. Retail space is planned for the first floor. #DenverRealEstate #AffordableHousing #PropertyConversion #DenverDevelopment #RevescoProperties #DavisPartnershipArchitects #UrbanRenewal #HousingForAll #CommunityDevelopment #DenverApartments #MarketRateHousing #UrbanPlanning #SustainableLiving #AffordableLiving #CityRevitalization #MixedUseDevelopment #DenverArchitecture #InclusiveHousing #DenverBusiness #RetailSpace #PropertyTransformation #CommunityEngagement #DenverCityPlanning #SustainableUrbanLiving

The completed apartment building is located in London Borough of Islington. The apartment had once been part of a single townhouse but has been subdivided into apartments for many years. This subdivision resulted in some awkward layouts. The kitchen was cramped and dated. We redesigned the kitchen as part of a comprehensive remodelling of the apartment. The worktop is made from reclaimed Teak, with drainage grooves routed out by hand and returned into the window reveal to maximise the usable worktop space. _____________________ 📞 If you are a building or landowner with assets in London and the south-east and you want to optimise your asset either for income or for capital value, “Click to Book 1:1 with Stephen” at the top of my profile. A 15 minute 1:1 call will help to clarify your options and whether we would be a good partner for you as you turn your land and buildings into High Performing Assets. ______________________ #architecture #islington #realestate #property #investment

Residential Case Study: Spring Boroughs, Northampton Spring Boroughs is a development of 34 new affordable homes, comprising of 2 and 3 bed houses and a retail unit. Originally a scheme comprising of 18 homes off Little Cross Street, this development went under a full review to secure more sites and increase the development, including the relocation of a retail unit. Significant social value was created as part of the development, as it provideded the community with much needed affordable housing, provided the community with much needed affordable housing. Cellecta’s ScreedBoard 28 was specified by Northampton Partnership Homes due to the high sound reduction performance and low floor levels. As it’s suitable for all floor types, it is frequently viewed as the solution of choice for new build and refurbishment developments. Its interlocking edges for installation convenience, high density, and unique resilient layer provides unrivalled acoustic performance. Willmott Dixon was supplied 600m² of Cellecta products to develop these flats in Northampton. Download PDF here: https://ow.ly/LAmF50Qs7TG #ConstructionCaseStudy #Insulation #Cellecta #Architecture #Residential #ScreedBoard #Development #AcousticFloors

Oklahoma Announces Plan For Nation’s Tallest Building Oklahoma Tallest Building Move over New York City… The country’s tallest building will soon call Oklahoma its home. A new real estate initiative is bringing a giant building to the state’s capital city… Here’s what you need to know. Oklahoma’s Tallest Building Coming Soon Legacy Tower in Oklahoma City will soon be considered the tallest building in the country and reach a whopping 1907 feet. NOT TO MENTION, LEGACY TOWER WILL BE THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE AND THE 6TH TALLEST BUILDING WORLDWIDE. This upcoming building will also dethrone the One World Trade Center in Manhattan as one of the highest buildings. Legacy Tower’s 1907-foot height refers to the year Oklahoma joined the union. Originally, the building was going to be 1750 feet tall… However, the team behind the initiative asked the city council to approve a zoning change to make the building even taller. The building is looking to house over 1,000 luxury apartments, at least one hotel, and offices. Oklahoma’s tallest building will be part of Boardwalk of Bricktown. The development will be built in phases, with phase one constructing a hotel and two residential buildings. Phase two will construct the Legacy Tower. Altogether, the project will be completed in 5 years. With the real estate game always changing, it’s important to always keep your ear on thr ground for new developments that could soon be going sky-high.

Exciting News!      Mission Viejo has taken a significant stride towards enhancing its neighborhoods by adopting new design standards for multi-family housing. These standards not only ensure compliance with state regulations but also empower the community to maintain local control over projects.    We have recently partnered with Mission Viejo to revamp the design process for developers. Our goal is to preserve the character of Mission Viejo neighborhoods by “balancing the form and design of existing development with new construction techniques.”  At JZMK Partners, our main focus with this project revolves around creating high quality housing within a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented environment. We firmly believe in designing buildings that not only harmonize with one another but also cater to a diverse range of uses.     The new standards were unanimously approved by the City Council on July 11 and went into effect immediately.   For next steps, the City Council is turning to the public for input on its objective design standards.   Join us on this exciting journey towards a more interconnected and community-driven space!    #MissionViejo #NeighborhoodEnhancement #DesignStandards #MultiFamilyHousing #CommunityEmpowerment #LocalControl #StateRegulations #DevelopmentRevamp #PreserveCharacter #BalancingFormAndDesign #JZMKPartners #HighQualityHousing #PedestrianOriented #VibrantEnvironment #DiverseRangeOfUses #CityCouncilApproval #PublicInput #ObjectiveDesignStandards #CommunityDriven #InterconnectedSpace #ExcitingJourney #NewConstructionTechniques #BuildingDesign #CityDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #CommunityEngagement #UrbanDesign #CityLiving #SustainableLiving #ResidentialArchitecture #ArchitectureInnovation https://lnkd.in/gAhpYKT2

Veteran Housing Corp is still trying to wrap its head around the numbers. 273 units at a cost of $150 million, or $549, 450.55 per unit? Can someone explain why this makes any sense? What are the proposed rents for a studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartment? Affordable Housing? If the project is using government grants, tax credits or incentives, or other types of government financing, what is the affordability period for this project? Does this project accept HUD/VASH or Section 8 vouchers?

An application we submitted to retrofit and extend Aylmer House in Harlow town centre has been given a resolution to grant, subject to a S106 Agreement.   29 new one, two and three bed apartments will be created, following the recommendation for approval of plans for a two-storey upwards extension and conversion of the building’s second and third floors from commercial to residential. An existing Wetherspoons public house, at ground level, will be retained.   “Harlow town centre is undergoing an exciting transformation and we’re working closely with Harlow Council to help achieve their vision for a more residential-led townscape and, in particular, deliver more new homes within the town centre itself,” comments our associate planner, Hannah Fawdon MRTPI. “This includes redeveloping commercial premises as residential, to mitigate against the continued problem of vacant office space.   “Aylmer House occupies a prominent position within the town centre boundary and was identified within the recently adopted North Development Brief as having the potential for new residential apartments and increased height. It was therefore a credible candidate for redevelopment and we were pleased to bring forward this application on behalf of our client, Martorana Properties.” adds Hannah.   The newly approved proposal will see the height of the building increase to six storeys and has been designed with architectural detailing to match the neighbourhood, including a contemporary sawtooth roof and green cladding.   This design approach is welcomed in the planning officer’s report, which states “the proposed development is considered to significantly improve the appearance of the existing building through the use of contemporary architectural design and materials. It is also positive that it would repurpose and extend an existing building to prevent its demolition, presenting a much more sustainable solution.”   The report further praises the wider benefits the redevelopment will bring, particularly the delivery of new homes within a sustainable location, the introduction of a green roof to enable a 100% biodiversity net gain, adequate noise controls to minimise impacts to residential properties arising from the ground floor pub, provision of carbon reduction measures, and it being car-free. Image credit: Ackroyd Lowrie #planningapproval #planningpermission #planningnews #proudofplanning #resolutiontogrant #upwardsextension #retrofit #reuse #refurbish #regeneration #redevelopment #biodiversity #biodiversityawareness #useclasses #planningadvice #harlow #essex