Liverpool ONE

Retail regeneration transforms Liverpool city centre.

This scheme is based on an exemplar of retail regeneration.

We masterplanned a 42-acre area of Liverpool, creating a mixed-used development of new and refurbished buildings, streets and spaces.

New elements include 148,500 sq m (1.6m sq ft) of retail space, bars, restaurants, a bus station, BBC studios and a remodelled park bordered by a hotel, 600 apartments and new multi-screen cinema.

BDP was concept architect for 5 buildings and executive architect for a further 9 – but the work of many architects is represented here. Our landscape designers were responsible for all aspects of public realm work and our lighting team designed for buildings and public areas across the entire scheme.

Brief

  • revitalise the city centre
  • position Liverpool as a premier European city

Results

  • destination of regional, national and international significance
  • magnet for major and niche brands
  • new jobs: 3300 in construction and 5000 permanent posts
  • a more unified city: distinct areas such as the Ropewalks, the Waterfront, retail areas and the business district have been linked
  • awards: 2009 RIBA Award, RTPI NW regional award for best urban regeneration 2003
    AR MIPIM Future Projects Award commendation 2008

Facts

Location: Liverpool, UK
Client: Grosvenor
Construction cost: £1bn
Completed: 2008
Awards: 26

Integrated services

masterplanning, architecture, landscape architecture, lighting (working with 18 other architectural practices)