The Construction of Setl - July 2022

Six years ago Steven Spielberg transformed Cornwall House, in the Jewellery Quarter, into McDowell Street, Columbus, Ohio, for his movie Ready Player One.

Fast-forward to the present and the former sixties building, at the junction of Ludgate Hill and Newhall Street, has since been demolished & will now be home to 'Setl'.

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We took to the skies recently to snap the latest progress of Setl, where construction is well underway on the delivery of two residential buildings.

The site will see a new part 6-12 storey to Ludgate Hill & Newhall Street, with a striking tile-clad three-storey cushioned canalside.

102 one- and two-bedroom apartments will be formed, together with two public commercial units that will add to the already thriving commercial street scene on Ludgate Hill.

All of this will be complemented by a rooftop garden on the sixth floor, with workspaces, lounges, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, and an internal courtyard space.

The £32m project is HBD's first foray into Birmingham and, with Jeweller Quarter trendsetters BPN designing the scheme, Setl - when it completes in 2024 - will be externally finished in a dark red & light red orange brick, with bespoke glazed terracotta & decorative detailing, paying homage to Birmingham's architectural past.

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Cornwall House for Ready Player One (Image from Metrogogo, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons).

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Drone photography from Stephen Giles; CGIs from HBD.

Follow the development HERE with us!

APPROVED: CORNWALL HOUSE, JQ

Major plans for 101 new homes in the Jewellery Quarter, next door to the city’s iconic BT Tower, have been approved - despite concerns over noise.

HBD are behind plans that will see the tired site demolished and transformed with two new residential blocks and vibrant ground floor commercial space.

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The 'L' shaped scheme, designed by BPN Architects, will see a new part 6-12 storey block fronting onto Ludgate Hill & Lionel Street, with a striking standalone three-storey within the site’s courtyard.

50 one-bed & 51-two bedroom apartments (1-2/4 persons) will be created, with 11 affordable units provided.

To add vibrancy to the scheme, two ground floor commercial units (Class E/ 218sqm) will be provided, offering an extension to what is already a bustling commercial street scene.

On-site amenities include a courtyard, workspaces, lounges, and a gymnasium. The upper floors of the six-storey will even feature an intimate 275sqm rooftop garden space.

Designed and finished in dark red & light red-orange brick, it’ll feature bespoke glazed terracotta that will offer decorative detailing and give a subtle nod to Birmingham’s architectural past.

There will be vehicular spaces for 7 cars alongside secure ground floor cycle spaces for 106.

With noise concerns expressed through several objections prior to committee, the new homes will include appropriate façade materials and a full mechanical ventilation recovery system (MVHR) to all apartments.

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All renders are the property of BPN Architects.

101 NEW HOMES SET FOR THE JQ?

Two new residential blocks containing 101 new homes are recommended for approval in a prime spot in the Jewellery Quarter, right next door to the city’s iconic BT Tower - but noise fears crop up once more.

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HBD are behind plans that will see the existing Cornwall House on Ludgate Hill demolished and transformed with two residential blocks and vibrant ground floor commercial space.

Designed by BPN Architects, the ‘L’ shaped scheme will see the creation of a part 6-12 storey block fronting onto Ludgate Hill & Lionel Street, with a striking standalone three-storey within the site’s courtyard.

50 one-bed & 51-two-bedroom apartments (1-2/4 persons) are to be created, with 11 affordable units allocated.

To add vibrancy to the scheme, two ground floor commercial units (Class E/ 218sqm) will be provided, offering an extension to what is already a bustling commercial street scene.

On-site amenities include a courtyard, workspaces, lounges, and a gymnasium. The upper floors of the six-storey will even feature an intimate 275sqm rooftop garden space.

Designed and finished in dark red & light red-orange brick, it’ll feature bespoke glazed terracotta that will offer decorative detailing and give a subtle nod to Birmingham’s architectural past.

There will be vehicular spaces for 7 cars alongside secure ground floor cycle spaces for 106.

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HOWEVER, CONCERNS!

Regulatory Services have objected to the scheme over noise levels from nearby late-night establishments, whom have licences to play live music until 03:00am.

"(Regulatory Services) appreciate that this is a significant scheme and will serve to provide regeneration of the area and note the additional information provided but cannot agree with the mitigation scheme which relies on openable windows being kept closed by occupants to address noise nuisance issues."

To allay noise fears, which have become more and more commonplace in recent committee meetings, HBD has provided an updated noise report and further technical information.

"It advises that acceptable internal noise levels can be achieved within the dwellings through the appropriate selection of critical façade materials and a full mechanical ventilation recovery system (MVHR) to all apartments, omitting the need for occupants to open windows to maintain a comfortable internal environment.

"The entertainment venues are not directly adjacent or opposite the application site and the insulation and glazing specifications should limit music noise from these venues reaching the apartments.

"NPPG guidance also states that closing windows is a valid strategy for dealing with noise. The proposed apartments do not feature balconies which would not be appropriate in this location due to the potential noise issues and the impact on the conservation area."

CURRENT SITE

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Plans go to committee tomorrow (24th June 2021) at 11 am.