Design
The Eastside area was initially masterplanned by HOK International and the Curzon Gate scheme was designed by Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson.
Phase 1 takes its shape from the curve of the road junction. The block is of contemporary design with ivory-coloured stonework on the ground and first floor. The upper floors would have glazed curtain walling, powder coated windows, galvanised steel balconies and a standing seam roof. The 11 storey block is 31 metres (101.7 ft) tall.
Phase 2 will have 120 two-bed flats (including seventeen duplex units), 99 one-bed flats (including seventeen duplex units) and 41 studio flats and 210 parking spaces and would be in a development of the following heights:
- 3–6 storeys fronting the canal with an additional seventh storey at the corner facing the proposed access road (south-western corner of the site)
- 2–7 storeys facing the railway viaduct
- 6–9 storeys fronting on to the new central street
- 12 storey tower fronting on to Curzon Street.
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