Ashtrom unveils plans for Birmingham’s Colmore Gate
Ashtrom Properties is set to unveils its proposals for a major revamp of the landmark Colmore Gate building in Birmingham city centre.
The company s snapped up the building in September 2021 for £39.5m.
A landmark on the Birmingham skyline, Colmore Gate comprises 171,834 sq ft of office and retail space across 18 storeys and 86 secure basement car parking spaces.
Ashtrom said that, rather than redevelop, the proposed design aims to recycle and extend the existing building, enabling the construction of a sustainable low/zero carbon structure.
It said these sustainability measures will be complemented by the introduction of landscape and biodiversity features as integral elements of the building design as well as significant upgrades to the appearance, façade and functionality of the existing office building, and upgraded employee and visitor facilities enhancing their health and wellbeing.
Guy Lewinsohn, CEO at Ashtrom Properties, said: “We are incredibly excited to see the transformation of this building take place as well as its contribution to Birmingham. We are committed to Birmingham and look forward to expanding our investment in the city.”
Tom Edgerley, director of development at Ashtrom Properties, said: “Our proposals will set a new benchmark in sustainability and incorporate hugely improved public realm and much needed landscaping and biodiversity in this prime location. We are excited to be working with a fantastic team to create a world leading workplace environment to meet and exceed the needs of modern occupiers.”
Ashtrom and a team comprising Buckley Gray Yeoman (BGY) Architects, Lichfields (planning consultants) and Third London Wall (project managers), have been working with Birmingham City Council over the past few months to develop their plans, and a formal pre-application enquiry has recently been submitted to the council.
The team is now proceeding with consultation and engagement with key stakeholders and the public.
All are welcome to attend the public exhibition which is being held on the ground floor of the Colmore Gate building on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th April between 12 noon and 3pm and 5-7.30pm.
