Plans Announced for Alternative 32-Storey Tower in Birmingham

15/6/23

Howells Architects have announced plans for a 32-storey tower in Birmingham. The residential build at 100 Broad Street replaces a previously planned project by Glancy Nicholls Architects.

The plans went on show in late March as part of the consultation process. The tower will offer build-to-rent flats. The previous plan approved by Birmingham City Council would have seen the building double in height to become the tallest structure in the city. The design will also feature ground-floor commercial and retail spaces and co-working facilities in addition to the 294 new rental homes.

Urban Vision purchased the site from developer Euro Property Investments after the previous project was scrapped. Urban Vision stated that their plans for redevelopment on the site would support the ongoing regeneration efforts in the local area. The Birmingham-based company recently completed the 42-storey Mercian residential tower and an office building at Paradise Circus.

Urban Vision Director Nigel Robson said: "Our ambition is to deliver one of the city's most sustainable developments at 100 Broad Street, which sets the standard for tall buildings in Birmingham. As an underutilised brownfield site, this is an opportunity to support the wider regeneration of the area – driving local growth and creating jobs. Our proposals are deliverable and should planning permission be granted, construction will begin as soon as possible." 

IMAGE: Howells Architects/ Urban Vision