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BioRegional Quintain Appoints Hall Construction for Phase One of £4m Public Realm Work at Riverside | 19/02/2008
The
£200 million transformation of the Middlehaven area of Middlesbrough
into RiversideOne has taken a further step forward with the announcement that
County Durham-based Hall Construction Services has been appointed to deliver
phase one of the £4m public realm works at the development.
Funded
by English Partnerships and designed by international award-winning landscape
firm Grant Associates in concert with artist Chris Edmunds, the high quality
and sustainable first phase will embrace inspirational public art pieces. It
will transform the area around the new Middlesbrough College, Bridge Street
East, Dock Street and the Clock Tower Square whilst simultaneously creating a
public performance space and events square.
Phase
one features include super-sized seating combined with large lighting columns,
to create stunning linkages from Middlesbrough
station, leading down towards Bridge
Street East and into the RiversideOne development.
Hall Construction was selected for the project following a competitive tender
process held by BioRegional Quintain, the developer of RiversideOne.
BioRegional
Quintain’s managing director Pete Halsall said: “One of our sustainable
principles involves sourcing skills, resources and contractors locally wherever
possible. Hall Construction has an excellent reputation for its delivery of
construction projects and together we share the same aspirations for making RiversideOne
a cultural focal point for Middlesbrough.”
Lighting
and street furniture at RiversideOne will complement distinctive pavement
patterns in a vibrant colour palette. Imaginative greenery, planted
pergolas and super arbours will create welcoming public spaces for people to
enjoy. The designs have been created to maximise the local and historical
landscape, enhancing the riverside views towards the dock.
Hall
Construction managing director Stephen Hall said: “This is a hugely prestigious
project to be involved in and we are totally committed to delivering public
realm at RiversideOne of the highest level of quality and sustainability. The
vision that Grant Associates and Chris Edmunds have created is bold and
exciting whilst evoking memories of the site’s heritage. We are looking forward
to making their vision a reality.”
Creativity
will be woven into the very fabric of the streetscape as local artists will be
invited to contribute to ‘living poetry tree skirts’ and words will be
transcribed into steel sculptures.
RiversideOne
is part of Tees Valley Regeneration’s £500m redevelopment of the Middlehaven
site. Joe Docherty, chief executive, said: “This initial phase will give people
just a taste of what is to come at Middlehaven in the form of a brand new open
space for them to enjoy.
“BioRegional
Quintain is helping Tees Valley Regeneration fulfil its vision of a vibrant and
exciting area packed with cultural and leisure activities as well as first
class homes, offices and shops. We are delighted that Hall Construction, a well
established company based here in the North East, has secured this contract.”
BioRegional
Quintain has also announced details of the first residential building to be
constructed at RiversideOne. Called CIAC (Community in a Cube) it will comprise
80 fashionable apartments spread across eight floors.
It
will be the first of a number of futuristic residences to be built at
RiversideOne. Featuring a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments and
luxury homes on its top floor, CIAC will showcase innovations in building
design and sustainability that BioRegional Quintain will deliver at
RiversideOne.
A
selection of CIAC properties will be released for sale early in 2008.
However, potential residents can register their interest now by either visiting
the development’s website www.riverside-one.com or calling the RiversideOne
sales team on 0808 1722 430.
ENDS
Notes to Editors
RiversideOne
- The project will see the derelict Middlehaven Docks area between Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium and the Transporter
Bridge transformed into a vibrant sustainable community featuring
state-of-the-art residential, leisure, education and commercial
facilities. It is currently the largest planned zero carbon development
in the UK
and will set new standards in urban regeneration.
BioRegional
Quintain Limited (BQL)
– As the UK’s leading sustainable community
development business, we aim to deliver on three key promises:
People:
We believe that the concept
of quality lifestyles should be at the heart of every community that we build,
so our key objective is to enhance the health and happiness of our residents
and occupiers. We will work tirelessly to establish a genuine sense of
community where our residents and occupiers can feel safe, happy and assured.
Place:
We will set standards for
design that produce world class, characterful and inspirational buildings
employing the best international architects and designers. We will deliver
sustainable buildings, public realm and landscape of the highest quality, and
using One Planet Living principles.
Planet:
We believe that
sustainable living should be attractive, affordable and fun. We also believe
that we should leave our planet in a better condition than we found it. But if
everybody lived like we do in the UK then we would need three planets
to support us. We will provide lifestyle support and estate management services
to deliver One Planet Living* - contributing to a healthier you and a healthier
planet.
*One Planet Living is based on the following
guiding principles:
1. Zero carbon
2. Zero waste
3. Sustainable transport
4. Sustainable materials
5. Local and sustainable food
6. Sustainable water
7. Natural habitats and wildlife
8. Culture and heritage
9. Equity and fair trade
10. Health and happiness
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