Mikes10 10 #1 Posted July 18, 2013 The redevelopment of Sheffield’s famous Park Hill flats is in the running to be crowned Britain’s best new building. http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/sheffield-flats-plan-in-running-for-top-prize-1-5864345 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MissChatter 10 #2 Posted July 18, 2013 well the work has not been completed and some of the flats that have are empty how can that deserve an award???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AdamSmith 10 #3 Posted July 18, 2013 well the work has not been completed and some of the flats that have are empty how can that deserve an award???? its the "emperors new clothes" syndrome:roll: a turd is still a turd even if you roll it in glitter, this still looks an eyesore and most of the apartments are empty and are unsold, how long before the council step in to use it as asylum seeker housing?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
handypandy 14 #4 Posted July 18, 2013 Over 500 years ago, the construction industry was knocking up York Minster. Today, someone is nominated for an award for refurbishing a flat and sticking a coloured sheet of aluminium on the front. The constant strive for mediocrity continues. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alcoblog 10 #5 Posted July 18, 2013 As reported in one of my previous threads ... possibly one of the worst buildings ever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MyIdeaOf Fun 10 #6 Posted July 18, 2013 As reported in one of my previous threads ... possibly one of the worst buildings Is that picture of the Tesco at the Wicker? (Jesus Christ, I had to remove link before I could post, again!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Vague_Boy 10 #7 Posted July 18, 2013 The interiors look very nice I must admit, but the exterior, compared to the cladding used on Hyde Park flats, is very uninspiring. I wouldn't live there but then again, I wouldn't live in the city centre full stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jossyboy 10 #8 Posted July 18, 2013 here we go bash park hill again. You seriously think hype park looks better? If I could afford it and if I didn't have 2 young children I would love to live there. I think they look great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mossway 15 #9 Posted July 18, 2013 Angela Brady, who is on the RIBA committee, was on Radio4 this morning discussing the flats.She said people 'were queueing up to buy them'. Is this true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chem1st 10 #10 Posted July 18, 2013 Angela Brady, who is on the RIBA committee, was on Radio4 this morning discussing the flats.She said people 'were queueing up to buy them'. Is this true? No, not really. They have 'funky' mortgage workshops though. Have US even paid the £1 fee for the building (after claiming millions in subsidies)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mikes10 10 #11 Posted July 18, 2013 Angela Brady, who is on the RIBA committee, was on Radio4 this morning discussing the flats.She said people 'were queueing up to buy them'. Is this true? Park Hill flats: two thirds sold http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/business/two-thirds-of-flats-now-sold-at-park-hill-1-5731801 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chem1st 10 #12 Posted July 18, 2013 Park Hill flats: two thirds sold http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/business/two-thirds-of-flats-now-sold-at-park-hill-1-5731801 Two thirds of less than one tenth, and aren't quite a few of them to HAs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...