Graeme Massie makes shortlist for Birmingham’s Centenary Square
January 14 2015
The practice will now go head-to-head with Atkins, Barton Willmore. Broadway Malyan and Open Studio Architects with United Visual Artists to develop more detailed plans ahead of a public exhibition this May.
Sasha Bhavan of Knox Bhavan Architects, who helped judge the contest, said: “It was the impressive analysis and empathy with the site and city, which probably resulted in an all UK shortlist, 2 of which are Birmingham practices. We are looking forward to being surprised and delighted with the developing next stage of the competition. This is a tremendous opportunity for the shortlisted 5 and Birmingham to show how innovative thoughtful design can transform a major public civic space."
The winning scheme will be announced in June and delivered via the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership by 2017.
Also in the running is Barton Willmore, Reading
Atkins are also in the race
Broadway Malyan's Birmingham studio will provude some stiff competition
Open Studio and and United Visual Artists are the final shortlisted team
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#1 Posted by Jon on 15 Jan 2015 at 09:04 AM
Lets hope Birmingham Council are more adept at achieving a decent design solution than a certain Glaswegian pathetic-excuse-for-a-Provost-who-shall-not-be-named...
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