We had hundreds of votes for the Peoples’ Award which proves yet again how much pride people take in their city. Leopold Square is clearly loved by the people who use itSimon Gedye,
Sheffield Civic Trust
The Grade II listed buildings that once made up the site of Sheffield Boys School have been converted and refurbished to create one of the city’s premier destinations featuring a boutique hotel, bars, restaurants and a number of apartments.
Sited around an elegant, small, European-inspired square, the transformation of the former educational buildings involved a number of challenging structural engineering designs, successfully completed by BSP Consulting.
The scheme took the People’s Award at the Sheffield Design Awards 2010… proving how popular it has been with those who live and work in Sheffield.
Role
- Design and detailing of the structural engineering elements of the renovation
- Design of steel frame used for façade retention
- Drainage strategy and design
- Transport assessment
- Design of Section 278 works
Client
ASK Development Ltd
Contractor
Eric Wright Group (hotel, retail and restaurants) and Gleeson Homes (apartments)
Architect
Axis Architecture
Project Description
Mixed use development featuring a four star boutique hotel, bars, restaurants and apartments
Value
£20,000,000
Duration
36 months
