Flax Place Location City: Leeds, UK

BRINGING THE POPUAR BUILD-TO-RENT RESIDENTIAL FORMAT TO LEEDS.

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Sectors:
住宅
Services:
建筑设计
Studios:
曼彻斯特
Client:
Galliford Try investments

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Key Info

Includes:
350-apartment Build-to-Rent development with 11- and 15-storey towers
Area:
0.5-hectare site
Status:
Planning application submitted

Map Location

A range of apartments within two towers

Designed by Chapman Taylor, Flax Place is a well-located, 350-apartment scheme with 11- and 15-storey towers. Attractive, modern, open-plan apartments are provided throughout the scheme, with the predominantly one- and two-bed unit mix reflecting current demand in Leeds.

Workstations within the two- and three-bed apartments enhance the ability of residents to work from home, while full-height windows provide extensive natural light into each apartment. Seven fully accessible apartments are provided for the benefit of people with restricted mobility.

Complementing the context

Central management functions will be housed at lower ground floor level in an attractive, light-filled, shared amenity space between the two towers. A new residents’ courtyard will provide an attractive external space for socialising and relaxing, while the open frontage to Richmond Street will create a shared public space that connects seamlessly with the local area.

The proposals will ensure that the scheme complements its immediate context, which consists mainly of residential buildings of varied heights. The orientation and shape of the blocks follow the same urban grain as the established Saxton Gardens residential scheme nearby.

Close to Leeds city centre

An on-site, 46-space car park will also include electric vehicle charging points and 36 motorcycle spaces. In addition, the scheme will encourage a car club and car-share spaces to further reduce emissions. 350 bicycle spaces for residents (26 for visitors) are provided in the scheme.

Situated in a prime location in the Richmond Hill district, close to Leeds city centre, the 0.5-hectare site is also near to popular areas such as Kirkgate and its Victoria Gate development, South Bank and the theatre district. The location is well served by good public transport and pedestrian links to the city and the River Aire.

Chapman Taylor created and developed the design for Flax Place from concept stage.

Michael Swiszczowski (BA(Hons), MArch, ADPPA, ARB, RIBA)

Director, 曼彻斯特

Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to strengthen the practice’s residential expertise. A key member of the Manchester studio’s management team, Michael has a business development remit for the residential sector across the UK business.

He has experience working on award-winning residential projects with a particular focus on build-to-rent, student accommodation and modular construction.

He is a RIBA-elected member of the Regional Council for RIBA North West.

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Build-to-Rent / Student Accommodation / Hotels

Jonathan Fishlock (BSc (Hons), B Arch)

Director, 曼彻斯特

Jonathan joined Chapman Taylor in 1999 and became a Director in 2017. He is a key member of the Manchester studio management team where he is also responsible for leading major projects and overseeing QA and Risk Management.

He has extensive experience of large-scale retail, mixed-use and office developments in both the UK and internationally.

Areas  of expertise:

Office / Retail / Mixed-use / Design Management / Delivery

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