Waterside development to create a ‘unique’ location
The architect responsible for the redevelopment of Bridgford House in Nottingham into a high-spec mixed-use scheme has revealed its name.
Leonard Design says Rushcliffe Civic Centre is set to be transformed into The Waterside – a development of luxury apartments, offices and three restaurants.
Speaking to TheBusinessDesk.com, director at Leonard Design John Morgan also confirmed that none of the existing leisure operators on the site would be forced to leave and all have been offered new, modern shopfront refurbishments.
Morgan said that developers Monk Estates and Harmony Bridge are keen to kick-off the development.
“They want to get on site as soon as possible,” he said. “We’ve submitted plans to Rushcliffe Borough Council, and we hope to hear its decision hopefully before Christmas, and if not early in 2018.”
He added: “Existing tenant on the site will be offered new shop fronts to keep them refreshed, and we’re also looking at creating additional venues.”
An artist’s impression of one of the apartments
Developed by Monk Estates and Harmony Bridge, the new waterside destination is located between the Trent Bridge cricket ground and Nottingham Forest football stadium. It will offer a mix of one, two and three bed luxury apartments, along with serviced offices for SMEs and restaurants on the ground floor.
Morgan said: “We thought hard about the potential tenant who will be living at The Waterside and what modern facilities they would like to have within the building. Incorporating high-tech amenities into city-apartment blocks is a developing architectural trend across the world and we can see it being very successful here.”
Sam Monk, managing director at Monk Estates, said: “Leonard Design has delivered a great vision for the scheme, completely reimagining the building while staying true to its character.
“As expected, the views from the apartments will be fantastic with the river and city beyond providing the perfect backdrop. Each apartment will be finished to a high specification and benefit from a 24-hour concierge service as well as access to a rooftop garden. Not only this but some apartments will also come with their own private external garden, which is very unique in high rise schemes such as this.”
Morgan added: “This scheme is incredibly exciting for us, as it’s an iconic building in the Midlands which is instantly recognisable in such a prominent position coming from Nottingham city centre and will create a unique waterside development.
“We have made sure to retain and enhance its unique curved shape in our design, whilst also improving the façade on all sides of the building to create a modern and eye-catching look.
“We have meticulously deigned the building so that every apartment benefits from a river view. Reworking the building to meet this brief has been a challenge but we wanted to deliver something exceptional and the high spec luxury development will be just that.”
