Commercial Square Phase 1
Birmingham, England
Conceived as a pair of office buildings around a central landscaped square, the Commercial Square development forms the northern gateway to GSA’s Park Central development. The architectural language is a contemporary interpretation of the well-proportioned brick buildings of Birmingham’s industrial heritage. Phase 1, designed in close collaboration with the end user Prime Focus Housing Association, is the first phase of this 110,000 sq ft office development. The accommodation has been closely matched to their requirements whilst maintaining flexibility for the future.
- Phase 1 designed to BREEAM very good
- 60,000 sq ft net internal area of commercial office floorspace
- Efficient floorplate achieving 85% net to gross
- Flexible sub-letting strategy of 2,500 to 60,000 sq ft
- Designed to loose fit/long life principles
- Extensive roof terrace for office functions
- Potential for future ground floor retail units
- Materials, bay rhythm and architectural details respond to the local industrial tradition
- The corner stair towers, clad in cast glass panels, provide a strong point of orientation