Some further information regarding the Newport Road scheme:
https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/wa ... evelopment"Plans have been lodged for a landmark development of up to 32 storeys on the site of the offices of a law firm in Cardiff.
Joint applicants Boardroom Properties and Howells Properties, via agent Savills, have submitted an application to redevelop Hallinans House on Newport Road.
Howells Properties, a partnership made up of senior colleagues of Howells Solicitors, owns the building and occupies the bulk of the space.
Following its expansion in recent years, the law firm now employs about 90 staff in Cardiff. The redevelopment of its existing premises will support its relocation to "more prestigious and suitable offices" in the city."
I wonder where the funding will come for this scheme and whether or not Howells are planning a new-build for new premises or just taking space in somewhere like Central Square.
This statement was lost on me either:
"Fundamentally, and in addition to the above factors, the building proposed will be of landmark quality and will raise the bar in terms of the design quality and architecture of tall buildings proposed within the city in recent years."
Whether or not you agree with their statement based upon your view on their design proposals, it is nice that these schemes are seeing a bit of competition and one-up-manship amongst designers.