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New Islington Manchester, Photo, Project, Architect, Links, Housing, Building
New Islington, Manchester : Information
Manchester Architecture, northwest England, UK
18 Apr 2008
RT HON HAZEL BLEARS VISITS NEW ISLINGTON, MANCHESTERS MILLENNIUM
COMMUNITY AS FUTURE NEW PHASES ARE ANNOUNCED
Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP will visit New
Islington, Manchesters Millennium Community from 12.30
1.30pm on Friday 18 April 08 to celebrate the success of the scheme
with the first four phases already complete and a further two on site,
as well as announcing details of the next four phases of the development.
At the event Urban Splash will be announcing it is to build its first
family houses; plans for a new shell apartment scheme; information
on its forthcoming developer competition and details about its self
build site Tutti Frutti. Norman Askew,
Chairman, Taylor Wimpey plc will also be talking about its Bryant
Homes development; The Botanic, which is the result of the first developer
competition held at New Islington.
Family Houses
Designed by architects DSDHA,
the 29 two, three and four bedroom houses are currently in planning,
and Urban Splash hopes to start on site later this year with show
houses due for completion in early 2009.
The houses will include their own private gardens leading into a secure
central communal kick about space for kids to play in safety.
The space has been designed to be flexible so purchasers can decide
which rooms they want as bedrooms and which as living space themselves.
This is a first for Urban Splash and were really excited
about the houses, weve worked hard with the architects and weve
all thought about the little things we think would make our own homes
better, said Richard Hattan, director of development, Urban
Splash. For example weve created a concealed charging
station in the downstairs cloak cupboard. You can charge your phones,
computers and ipods all in one place, so youve not got leads
trailing all around the house.
The family homes are being built to exceed the code for sustainable
homes level 3 which has replaced the Eco Homes rating system in line
with English Partnerships standards. The houses will include
such features as; better insulation, soundproofing and daylighting.
They will also receive their heat and power from the private New Islington
utilities network, which generates a significant proportion of electricity
required on site.
Shell Apartments at Stubbs Mill
Urban Splash will be working with Ben
Kelly Design (BKD) on the redevelopment of Stubbs Mill in New
Islington. Formerly a machine works, making and assembling equipment
for the cotton industry including mills within the surrounding area,
it is planned to turn Stubbs Mills into shell apartments
and 15,000 sq ft of commercial space, comprising office, retail and
leisure facilities.

Ben Kelly is well-known for his involvement in the design of Manchesters
famous Hacienda nightclub and other Manchester
landmarks such as Dry Bar and Factory Records HQ. BKDs
proposals for Stubbs Mill retain the form and robustness of the existing
building including the saw-tooth north-lit roof
reminiscent of the Factory Records logo and use these as a
reference point for an extension, creating public space, knitting
Stubbs Mill into the New Islington landscape.
Stubbs Mill is one of the few existing buildings in New Islington,
said Chris Stalker, associate director of development, Urban Splash.
Sitting next to Chips, by SMC
Alsop, Stubbs will include 18 apartments, which well sell
as shells giving purchasers the opportunity to design
and fit out their own loft, a proper loft, and further adding to the
mix of interesting spaces and great architecture in Manchesters
Millennium Community.
The scheme is waiting for planning permission and Urban Splash plans
to start work on Stubbs Mill in early 2009.
Developer Competition
Urban Splash and its partners at New Islington will shortly be holding
a second competition to find a developer and architect team to design
and construct a mixed use scheme on another major plot in New Islington.
The first developer competition in New Islington resulted in Taylor
Wimpey being selected for The Botanic scheme which is currently on
site. The next competition is expected to launch in early June.
The Botanic
Bryant Homes The Botanic includes 200 new homes and ground floor
commercial space. It will bring a new style of living to Manchester
with a range of one, two and three bedroom apartments overlooking
a private garden of mature trees and grassed areas. The garden is
sandwiched between the two apartment buildings creating the feel of
a secret oasis.
Many of the homes are designed in an innovative way as duplexes, and
all of the properties feature floor to ceiling windows to make the
most of the garden views. They also have a dual aspect, looking onto
both the central garden and the city outside.
Mark Mainwaring, Director and General Manager for Bryant Homes North
West, said: We believe were creating a benchmark development
in terms of intelligent urban regeneration, which befits New Islingtons
sustainable living outlook and strong community ethos.
For more information visit www.bryant.co.uk
Tutti Frutti
Tutti Frutti, the first Urban Splash self build scheme, offers 20
canal side building plots at New Islington for people to unleash their
vision and build their dream home. The first six plots are currently
in for planning and are expected to start on site this summer.
Each plot will be 15 metres in length with widths S, M and L ranging
from four to five metres. The plot prices start from £160,000.
We love the idea of Tutti Frutti, said Richard Oakes,
managing director, Urban Splash Manchester. We know theres
strong interest from people itching to design and build their own
homes but finding the right plot can be the most frustrating part
of the process. Weve got lots of plots up for grabs at Tutti
Frutti and as the name suggests were looking for a real mix
of styles, from the flamboyant to the quietly understated, anything
really as long as it is fantastic.
The buildings are restricted to six storeys in height however purchasers
can build their houses from any materials they want to, but their
designs need to impress Urban Splash.
For more information visit www.newislington.co.uk/tuttifrutti
New Islington, Manchesters Millennium Community, is one of national
regeneration agency English Partnerships seven Millennium Communities
- New Islington is a partnership between Urban Splash, English Partnerships
and New East Manchester Ltd together with appointed social landlord,
Manchester Methodist Housing Association. The 30 acre site, just east
of Manchester city centre is being radically transformed to a strategic
and ambitious vision created by Will Alsop. A new canal and
water park, over 1700 new homes, office space, a school, a health
clinic, shops, bars and restaurants are planned to be created, using
the worlds best architecture.
www.newislington.co.uk + www.urbansplash.co.uk
Other examples of Manchester Architecture welcome: info@e-architect.co.uk
Manchester Housing
Highlights to date at New Islington
Work started on site in 2003. Historically the area was filled
with canals serving huge Victorian Mills but gradually from the 1920s
to the 1970s the canals were filled in and the Mills demolished leaving
a legacy of chemicals and metals in the ground. At New Islington sustainability
has started literally from the ground up. Approx 100,000 tons of land
has been decontaminated and re-used at the site to help create the
walls of the new canals and the islands in the Water Park.
The park is complete and includes an orchard, mature Scots pines,
public spaces, seating areas and several special features to encourage
wildlife. It will open to the public in 2008.
The first new homes in New Islington were completed in spring 2006.
Islington Square, designed by FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) working
with the people who now live in them, the 23 houses make up the first
phase of social housing, which is managed by Manchester Methodist
Housing Association (MMHA). Following a RIBA competition FAT was selected
unanimously by the residents and New Islington partners to design
the scheme which has received a great deal of national and international
acclaim.
In March 2007 residents moved into the second phase of social housing,
Guest Street. Designed by DeMetz Forbes Knight (dMFK), who were
also selected through a RIBA competition and very different to Islington
Square, Guest Street is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional
terraced house.
Building work is progressing on Chips, the first homes for public
sale at New Islington. Designed by Will Alsop, his first residential
scheme in the UK, the 142 apartments are sold and the building is
expected to be completed in 2008.
New Islington hosts its own annual festival. In 2007 over 4000
people attended the event on Saturday 01 September enjoying a huge
range of diverse acts from the edgy beats and raps at the Unity Radio
Stage to the gentle folk music of Kate and Gregs Boat Band in
the Park.
The £6.5m Health Centre located on Old Mill Street, near the
site of the former hospital, overlooking the new water park, opened
in February 2008.
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