Latest phase of regeneration scheme offers 195 more homes

A major new stage of the Park Hill redevelopment in Sheffield is coming to market this spring.

The joint venture between Urban Splash and Places for People is preparing to launch phase two of Park Hill which will offer a further 195 homes and 20,000 sq ft of mixed-use commercial space.

These go on sale on 29 February with the first residents expected to move in summer 2021.

The homes have been designed by architects Mikhail Riches and will include one, two and three bed flats and two bedroom townhouses.

Guy Ackernley, on behalf of the joint venture partners, said: “Our vision was to create a new mid-century quarter for Sheffield and we are well on the way to achieving this.

“Phase two is the next chapter in the renaissance of this iconic building – loved, lost and now reborn.

Working with architects Mikhail Riches we have created a new style of living spaces that are slightly different in their configuration to those in phase one but also reverential to the original design and look.”

Phase one has been completed with 260 homes all fully occupied, as well as businesses in the 33,000 sq ft of commercial space.

Over 700 people now live and work at Park Hill. Businesses include a vegan/vegetarian café, South Street Kitchen, and purpose-built premises for the local authority nursery; Grace Owen Nursery, that has been relocated from another area of the site where it had been since 1963.

The regeneration of Park Hill has won many property and community awards and was shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2013.

The Sales Office in phase one is being refurbished and will open late February. It will have a new Park Hill model of the whole site and plans of the accommodation available in phase two.

Architect for phase two, Mikhail Riches, secured the job in 2016 following a creative six way pitch.

Founding director, Annalie Riches, said: “We are delighted to be working on phase two of Park Hill and playing a part in saving this important building.

“Our phase looks at keeping more of the original fabric and upgrading it. We hope the work being carried out by all involved in the various phases demonstrates it is possible to reuse buildings of this era.”

The mixed-use commercial space will provide the opportunity for a variety of offices and workspaces, as well as a new café or restaurant and terrace.

In September this year students are set to join the community at Park Hill.

Development partner Alumno is well on the way with phase three of the Park Hill redevelopment. Béton House will provide four and eight bedroom townhouses, two and four-bedroom apartments as well as classic studios for 356 students.

S1 Artspace, which is already based at Park Hill, has secured planning permission for phase four. Called “Park Hill Artspace” this will provide a permanent home for the organisation.

It will feature one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the North of England as well as artist studios, workspace for creative businesses, learning and community studios, heritage flats, accommodation for visiting artists, a gallery shop and café plus further residential properties provided by Urban Splash.