GRAND DESIGNS
New images of showpiece Sunderland offices unveiled
Stunning impressions of how two proposed grade A office buildings in the centre of Sunderland will fit into the cityscape have been revealed .
The images were produced by Legal & General and Landid , who are behind the planned facilities at Riverside Sunderland – part of a major regeneration project in the centre of the city .
Once completed , they would bring about 200,000 sq ft of high-end office space .
The larger building will comprise 112,660 sq ft over six floors while the smaller will provide 94,991 sq ft over five floors .
James Silver , managing director at Landid , said : “ Our plans for these buildings complement the new sites that are springing up on Riverside Sunderland , as well as older buildings in the heart of the city .
“ They ’ re both ambitious and sympathetic and we ’ re thrilled to be moving forward with them .”
Legal & General has pumped £ 100m into the project .
If planning permission is approved , work could begin early next year , with completion scheduled for summer 2022 .
Mike Coplowe , senior development manager at Legal & General , pointed out : “ Riverside Sunderland is a hugely ambitious development and these plans reflect that , delivering exceptional modern office
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spaces that we are sure will be attractive to businesses looking for a workplace that is good for the wellbeing of their team , as well as for the planet .”
Stuart Mclarty , chief executive at dn-a architects , which designed the buildings , said : “ These compelling new buildings will set an exemplar standard for Sunderland and the North-East .
“ They have been conceived with the wellbeing of the user and the environment at the core of the design and will deliver ‘ zero carbon in use ’, with an ‘ all-electric building ’ concept .
“ We are very excited to be part of this development and the extraordinary wider regeneration masterplan that will put Riverside Sunderland at the forefront of workplace demand .”
The Riverside Sunderland Masterplan is aiming to create a “ transformational ” mixeduse site in Sunderland , comprising 1,000 new homes , parkland and a library dubbed Culture House .
Councillor Graeme Miller , leader of Sunderland City Council , said : “ Riverside Sunderland is perhaps the most exciting regeneration project in the UK right now , and we ’ re delighted to have d-na , Legal & General and Landid working alongside us to help bring our ambitions to life .”
Sunderland Business Improvement District has joined forces with one of the North-East ’ s leading credit unions to encourage businesses to sign up to its Payroll Savings Scheme .
The Moneywise Credit Union is already working with Sunderland City Council on a savings and loans partnership , where council employees can take advantage of a savings scheme and an ethical loans system .
And now Sunderland BID is working with Moneywise to introduce the benefits of being part of a credit union to other organisations across the city – which can sign up for free .
Find out more at sunderlandbid . co . uk .
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STORES TURN TABLES ON UPCYCLING
Two Sunderland businesses are cushioning the blow caused to the environment by unwanted furniture – by giving it a new lease of life .
City centre store , Harrison and Brown , often gets furniture traded in or is asked to remove old items when a customer buys a replacement .
And owner Mandy Brown wanted to find a way of doing something with these discarded pieces , rather than throw them away or have them end up in landfill .
She discovered Andyman Upcycling based at Jacky Whites Market at the Bridges and asked if they would like the pieces that the company inherited from a variety of sources .
And now , thanks to Andyman Upcycling owner Andy Buddin ’ s crafty touches , the furniture has a new , unique look – and is ready to take pride of place in someone ’ s home again .
Sunderland proves a fine fit for ecommerce fashion firm
A fast-growing fashion ecommerce business has outlined ambitious designs for growth after expanding its footprint in the region .
Sunderland-based online fashion retailer What About This ? is launching its own brand of sustainable women ’ s clothing this year , after investing in a new head office and warehousing space in the city .
The move and the launch of the What About This ? brand also coincides with the recent hiring of head of creative Kat Quinn – formerly a stylist at ecommerce giant Pink Boutique – and a major investment in new inventory monitoring and processing systems .
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