Liverpool Street

2022 - 10 - 7

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Liverpool Street £1.5bn redevelopment plans unveiled (Construction News)

Sellar has unveiled its initial proposals for the £1.5bn redevelopment of Liverpool Street station in London. The developer, responsible for other major.

The proposals lay out £450m of infrastructure works, which include increasing the number of lifts at the station from one to seven. Solar panelling and rainwater harvesting are some other features planned along with 1.5 acres of public realm. Mace refused to rule out bidding for the works. Six escalators will be built, while the concourse and entrance to the London underground from the station will be redeveloped. A public consultation will be carried out from 21-23 November 2022 and a planning application is expected to be filed in early 2023. An all-electric building will use the heat emitted from the offices to heat the hotel and the publicly accessible pool.

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Historic England blasts Herzog & de Meuron's Liverpool St station plan (Architects Journal)

The major overhaul of the existing building to create a 'world-class transport interchange' forms part of a wider £1.5 billion project which includes a.

Consultation with all heritage stakeholders is an important part of the process and we look forward to engaging positively with the Victorian Society, Historic England and all other relevant bodies. ‘Given Sellar’s previous developments of the Paddington Cube and the Shard, this development is likely to overwhelm the listed building. We believe the proposed station upgrade will also help ensure that the City remains competitive and maintains its position as one of the world’s most innovative, inclusive and sustainable business ecosystems and as a highly attractive place to invest, work, live, learn and visit.' While we recognise the need for upgrades to the site so that it can better serve the millions of people that pass through its doors, this oversized and insensitive development is surely not the answer. The heritage group was originally part of a coalition that saved the 1874 station from total demolition following a public inquiry in 1975. A big reveal of its designs for a massive development above the London terminus is set for next month.

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Actor leads backlash against Liverpool Street station scheme that ... (Evening Standard)

Heritage watchdog says 21-storey high tower block would “trample” over Victorian station.

Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: “Liverpool Street Station is one of London’s great Victorian stations, with a distinctive and special character. “The scheme includes some improvements to railway infrastructure, but these are minor compared with recent successes at London Bridge, King’s Cross and St Pancras Stations. It added: “The scheme would trample on the listed station and hotel rather than showcase their heritage. It was the Victorian Society that fought very hard to ensure the great structure of Liverpool Street station was saved for posterity. The developers say the commercial development would fund £450m of capacity improvements to Liverpool Street station. You are in the world of Dombey and Son when you come through these extraordinary brick cuttings.

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Row over 'oversized' hotel development plans at London Liverpool ... (The Caterer.com)

But Historic England, the conservation watchdog, said the proposed tower block would be so large it would "trample" the Victorian station and hotel. It warned ...

The few images provided hint at the sky above the concourse being totally blocked out by a view of a new tower." James Sellar, chief executive at Sellar, said "poor commutes" were a "barrier to London's growth" and the plans would "future-proof" the station. The developers said the façade of the existing Grade II listed Andaz London Liverpool Street hotel, which is adjacent to the station and originally opened as the Great Eastern hotel in 1884, will be "sensitively restored".

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UK train station to receive €1.7bn upgrade (Construction Europe)

Network Rail, MTR, an operator of sustainable rail transport services company, and developer Sellar are working with key stakeholders including Transport for ...

Central to this is the significant improvements to passenger journeys, accessibility, alongside high-quality facilities, and new landmark public space.” A £450 million (€512 million) programme of significant infrastructure works have been proposed and funded through the private sector partnership, by delivering an accompanying mixed-use commercial development. Robin Dobson, group property director at Network Rail, said, “Network Rail is working in partnership with Sellar and MTR, alongside key stakeholders, on plans to unlock this strategic regeneration opportunity in this part of the City.

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Actor leads backlash against Liverpool Street station scheme that ... (Evening Standard)

Heritage watchdog says 21-storey high tower block would “trample” over Victorian station.

Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: “Liverpool Street Station is one of London’s great Victorian stations, with a distinctive and special character. “The scheme includes some improvements to railway infrastructure, but these are minor compared with recent successes at London Bridge, King’s Cross and St Pancras Stations. It added: “The scheme would trample on the listed station and hotel rather than showcase their heritage. It was the Victorian Society that fought very hard to ensure the great structure of Liverpool Street station was saved for posterity. The developers say the commercial development would fund £450m of capacity improvements to Liverpool Street station. You are in the world of Dombey and Son when you come through these extraordinary brick cuttings.

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Plans unveiled for Liverpool Street station project in London (Construction Review)

A landmark hotel and office scheme at London's Liverpool Street station has been revealed. The plan was created by a three-way joint venture.

It will have six floors dedicated to a new Andaz hotel run by Hyatt and ten floors dedicated to offices. It is set to create a transport hub that also provides new retail and leisure for visitors, passengers, and the local community. The program is funded by a private-sector partnership to upgrade the station and relieve congestion.

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