George Street
CLIENT
Town Centre Securities
OUR ROLE
Architectural Design
LOCATION
Leeds City Centre
Project Description
Forming the Northern edge of Leeds’ historic Kirkgate Market and directly facing the new Victoria Gate development, the retail and apart-hotel scheme creates a permeable interface between the vibrant market scene and the city’s high-end shopping offer.
For over two years, CJCT have worked very closely with key members of Leeds City Council to bring forward a scheme that integrates sensitively with the existing market and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape, with particular regard to the beautifully ornate Grade I listed Leeming House building to the West. The proposals incorporate brick corbelling and fritted glazing to give the elevations a textured and sophisticated feel, while a recessive upper floor with dormer windows creates a varied roofscape when viewed from the street.
The scheme was presented to the Leeds City Plans Panel to a very positive response, with one member describing the design as “fabulous”.