Proposals for major new Wolverhampton neighbourhood released

A first look at designs for a new neighbourhood in Wolverhampton has been released, ahead of a consultation event. Four teams of competing architects have put forward proposals for a five-acre brownfield plot of land at the city’s St George’s site. The four teams comprise: Team 1 – Henley Halebrown, Studio Weave and APPARATA Team 2 – Mikhail Riches and Periscope Team 3 – Ash Sakula, Turner Works and Archio Team 4 – Metropolitan Workshop, Studio Bark, Mole Architects and Jan Kattein Architects The development project is being brought forward by the council with Capital & Centric. Each team was given a brief to create a diverse and inclusive neighbourhood, with new homes, workspaces, facilities for locals, and flexible outdoors spaces where the community can come together. John Moffat, joint managing director at Capital & Centric, said: “It’s fascinating to see how each group has interpreted the brief for the neighbourhood in their own unique way. We are looking forward to revealing more and striking up conversations with locals about which one catches their eye. “St George’s is a major opportunity to create a creative and aspirational neighbourhood to add to the fabric of the city centre, so it’s brilliant to have some of the UK’s leading architects on board as part of this RIBA-endorsed competition.” The RIBA contest launched earlier this year, with a long list whittled down to a shortlist of four competition teams. Following the competition, the chosen design will be subject to more detailed design work, with Capital & Centric expecting to submit a planning application to the council later this year. Check out planning decisions in Wolverhampton >>