New masterplanning & design competition
Redevelopment of JCB’s Heavy Products site in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

JCB, the world’s third largest manufacturer of construction equipment, is seeking to select a team to develop a masterplan for the redevelopment of its Heavy Products site in Uttoxeter. The existing industrial operations require larger more accessible premises and the historical industrial use of the site is no longer appropriate in this location.

The relocation of the Heavy Products facility to a new site will provide a unique opportunity to redevelop this town centre site and to contribute to the wider renaissance of Uttoxeter, to significantly improve its southern approach, and bring forward a mix of development capable of meeting the aspirations of the town and its residents. JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford has already stated that he wants the development to leave ‘a legacy’ to the town of Uttoxeter, where the Bamford family has links stretching back almost 200 years.

The new scheme must be of outstanding architectural quality to both enhance the overall context of the area and deliver a mix of uses which will make a positive contribution to the town. It is important that the new development attracts people to live, work and enjoy leisure time in the same area to create a sense of vibrancy and enrichment. A principal design element in the new development will be the incorporation of a town park (Bamford Town Park) to act as an attractive interface between the new buildings and soft landscape environment and be an integral feature of the residential and retail elements of the site.

Architectural practices are invited to submit expressions of interest by the submission deadline of Wednesday 9th January 2008 at 14.00 hours. Up to six teams will be invited to produce some design work (3 A1 sheets each and concept model). Each team will receive an honorarium of £12,000 plus VAT for their submission. Anyone interested in the selection process should contact the RIBA Competitions Office or visit www.ribacompetitions.com for a preliminary briefing paper.



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