Sites 3, 3A & 3B
On the corner of College Lane/Hanover Street.
LOCATION
Site 3 - New build to Hanover Street/College Lane
Site 3A - 22 College Lane
Site 3B - 20 College Lane plus new build element to west
URBAN FORM
The site presents a prominent corner, visible especially from the north and east. There is scope to emphasis this through the continuation of scale of the adjacent Stanley Buildings, although the massing on College Lane needs to respect the single storey rear of the Bluecoat Chambers and the height and width of the two listed Merchant's Warehouses on College Lane, which are to be retained and re-used. The site is extended to the west of these warehouses to further enable sensitive treatments in this area. The architects have responded to these issues and, in addition, have created a pedestrian link running from College Lane to Hanover Street, revealing the rear of the listed warehouses. This forms a continuation of the public space created on site 2.
USES
Listed Warehouse Ground floor:
Commercial uses - the western building having retail use linked to the adjacent new-build unit. Upper level uses combine ancillary retail and commercial activity.
New build, College Lane:
Specialist lifestyle store, with ancillary restaurant, storage and staff areas. Servicing from communal basement service area off Hanover Street.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Pedestrian flows from Hanover Street and from the Rope Walks via Gradwell Street, are aided by a courtyard and alley link to College Lane.
MATERIALS
On Hanover Street a steel frame with glass panel infill and use of mesh panels to give texture and variety. Use of matching brick along College Lane.
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