Latest addition to Birmingham’s skyline tops out

Birmingham has a landmark addition to its skyline following St Joseph topping out at 21-storeys in the city’s Gun Quarter.

The new heights were reached at St Joseph’s canal side Snow Hill Wharf neighbourhood, with construction of the tallest of five buildings – named The Regent – reaching its highest point of 182m/598ft.

The Regent features 108 of the 420 homes at Snow Hill Wharf and is currently the tallest residential apartments to be sold in the historic Gun Quarter.

St Joseph is now gearing up to welcome its first residents later this year after already selling 60% of homes.

The first phase of completions on site are scheduled for spring 2021.

Snow Hill Wharf is St Joseph’s first project in Birmingham, with the Berkeley Group division arriving in the city in 2017.

When complete, it is set to house over 700 residents across a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses.

The neighbourhood also features a cinema room, residents’ lounge, 24-hour concierge service, sauna, steam room and gym, as well as three podium gardens overlooking the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal.

Charlie Joseph, director at St Joseph, said: “St Joseph is committed to leaving a legacy in Birmingham. Snow Hill Wharf marks the beginning of this journey – demonstrating our approach to placemaking, regeneration and creating quality new homes.

“The Regent is the jewel in Snow Hill Wharf’s crown. To see the building topping out and becoming part of Birmingham’s skyline is a key milestone for St Joseph and the transformation of the city’s Gun Quarter.

“The importance of the canal side neighbourhood was recognised in Birmingham City Council’s newly launched Future City Plan – forming part of its vision for ‘St Chads Greenway’. This is an ambitious plan and one that St Joseph is already contributing to, with outdoor and green space making up over 40% of Snow Hill Wharf.”