Unity Tower

[Kev]

I took this pic tonite of The UNity devlopemnt in town:

http://www.yoliverpool.com/photoplog/images/1/large/1_DSC02917.jpg

The completed project should look like this:

http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/372UnityBuildingResidential_pic1.jpg


The Unity scheme includes twin towers - one 27 storeys high and the other 16 storeys - on a site next to the Liverpool Thistle Hotel, in Chapel Street, opposite the Pier Head.



The futuristic design has been created by Liverpool-born architect Paul Monaghan, now a director with London-based Allford, Hall, Monaghan Morris.



It has been inspired by the work of world-famous French architect Le Corbusier's award winning residential block Unite d'Habitation, built in Marseilles in the 1940s - hence the name Unity for the Liverpool project.

[A.D.Williams]

Splendid picture, Kev. The building is looking good and not far from finished.

:)

[Kev]

Splendid picture, Kev. The building is looking good and not far from finished.

:)

Cheers Dave - I havnt done any night shots yet,will do soon.

[A.D.Williams]

Cheers Dave - I havnt done any night shots yet,will do soon.

Don't forget your tripod! Or place the camera on a stable surface and take a timed picture - that should stop the camera shaking, Kev.

[Kev]

will do Dave, I must not rush my shots! ;)

[Kev]

I've just come across these pics from Liverpool Pictorial, enjoy: :037:

http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/unity/images/image035.jpg

http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/unity/images/image007.jpg

more here (http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/unity/index.html)

[Kev]

There is a tour to the top of The Unity development on Monday evening, 5pm - 7pm. The time has been extended due to the high interest. The tour is part of the Downtown Liverpool Week which began on 11th June and finishes on 18th June.

I am booked on this free tour and will be taking my camera in anticipation of some fantastic views of Liverpool and beyond.

Fancy going? Contact: Anna.Johnson@member.riba.org to book your place.

[Kev]

http://static.flickr.com/51/170645179_8a10c0532b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170645179/)

http://static.flickr.com/51/170644074_8159a9fc08.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644074/)

This scheme is amazing, so many bodies working on site. The tour took the group into the commercial building first and at 17 stories is pretty high and will add much needed office space on Chapel Street with commercial units/ shop space underneath at street level.

http://static.flickr.com/69/170644290_c9f675a537.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644290/)

http://static.flickr.com/45/170644763_b077b9fb7a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644763/)

http://static.flickr.com/47/170644326_33af71fd2b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644326/)

After a brief chat and some amazing views from all 4 sides of the 17th floor we were taken back down in a very smooth but swift lift, to the residential building which stands at 27 stories.

http://static.flickr.com/58/170644643_174db20f09.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644643/)

The show apartment was almost read apart from the final 'snag'. I thought it was quite small until we went upstairs which opened out onto the living room/ kitchen area with a tiny balcony with fantastic views.

http://static.flickr.com/46/170644796_1b0d0b61aa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644796/)

http://static.flickr.com/63/170644848_284c42c270.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644848/)

http://static.flickr.com/44/170644891_38b305239c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644891/)

After that we continued our trip to the top where we were greeted by a rather tiny but posh buffet and a small presentation. This happened at the very top, the huge open space that is the 2-3 million pound penthouse suite.

http://static.flickr.com/57/170644146_65c2a73bd8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644146/)

Want to see more? Check these out (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/sets/72157594170905921/).

[Kev]

I took the tour around the Unity scheme today and I was amazed. Check out my report: Here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?p=11534#post11534).

http://static.flickr.com/69/170644290_c9f675a537.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170644290/)

[Paul D]

They're brilliant Kev I'm glad you enjoyed it.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[Kev]

They're brilliant Kev I'm glad you enjoyed it.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

Paul, it was really special. I was there mainly for the pics and the feel of the site as it progresses, a chance to see my city as never before. MOst were architects and some of the info passed me by very quickly.

The colour schemes planned for the walls etc were mad.

I've been promised some high quality digital pics from one of the guys working there. Fingers crossed.

[Paul D]

That'd be great if you could get those pictures Kev,I wonder if they'll do a West Tower tour next year that would be something else.:snf (41):

[Kev]

That'd be great if you could get those pictures Kev,I wonder if they'll do a West Tower tour next year that would be something else.:snf (41):

Yes Paul, my thoughts exactly. I've just been passed the Williamson Tunnels and would like to go there too. Maybe we could organise something as a forum group or summink.

[Paul D]

Yes Paul, my thoughts exactly. I've just been passed the Williamson Tunnels and would like to go there too. Maybe we could organise something as a forum group or summink.

Well if we get together in July maybe we can head down that way or maybe take in the Battle of the Atlantic Headquarters,that was an area unseen for 50 years..

[Kev]

Well if we get together in July maybe we can head down that way or maybe take in the Battle of the Atlantic Headquarters,that was an area unseen for 50 years..

We should do that, open invite kind of thing :celb (23):

[Paul D]

We should do that, open invite kind of thing :celb (23):

Yes why not some of the lads on SSC will be up for it as well.:)

[Kev]

Yes why not some of the lads on SSC will be up for it as well.:)

Yes, lets do it :Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:

[Paul D]

Yes, lets do it :Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:

How about the first Saturday in July?

[Kev]

How about the first Saturday in July?

Thats the day after Aussie Floyd at the pops, yes I can do that. The Williamson Tunnels then the Atlantic headquarters? Invite the SSC.

We should post a new thread once we can comit.

[Paul D]

Thats the day after Aussie Floyd at the pops, yes I can do that. The Williamson Tunnels then the Atlantic headquarters? Invite the SSC.

We should post a new thread once we can comit.

That sounds good to me we'll just have to make sure that date is good for everyone now.:) I'll get back to you.

[Kev]

That sounds good to me we'll just have to make sure that date is good for everyone now.:) I'll get back to you.

K

[Max]

Who are these SSC?

And how much was the buffet?

[Kev]

Who are these SSC?

And how much was the buffet?

Would u be up for it MAx? A trip to the williamson tunnels?

[Kev]

A SKYSCRAPER penthouse valued at £2.4m is set to become Liverpool's most expensive apartment, the Daily Post can reveal.

The top floor of the city centre's Unity Building was originally designed to hold two £1.2m suites.

But several prospective buyers, including a leading Cheshire businessman, are in talks with architects to knock them into one.

Stephen Ritchie, associate director at London architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, said: "The two penthouses at the top of the building would each be 300 square metres (984 sq ft).

"However, we have had all kinds of interest from some people who want to knock it into one and have a 600 square metre (1,968 sq ft) apartment.
We have got to the brink of selling them on a number of occasions, but are still in talks. It may yet be sold as one flat." The two-level suite, which stands 84m (276ft) above the city, has views of Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales.

Work is still under way on the £52.6m two-tower development, at Chapel Street and Rumford Place, which is expected to be completed by October.

While the penthouse is currently only a shell, plans reveal the kitchen, living room and master bedroom would look out over the River Mersey.

The interior design would be tailor-made to the buyer's wishes. The 27-storey residential tower, which is built in three tiers, has two other sets of penthouses. Those on the second level are valued at £925,000, while the third set are expected to fetch £540,000.

Architects said 139 of the building's 161 apartments had already been sold, with most expected to go for between £160,000 and £495,000.

The second tower stands at 64m (210ft) and will hold 15,000 sq m (150,000 sq ft) of office space for prospective occupiers.

The 16-storey tower is believed to be the biggest office development outside London.

Mr Ritchie added: "We have made the building very distinctive. It has splashes of colour, so it looks different when viewed from different angles."

graham.davies@liverpool.com

Don't forget!!! I took the tour around the Unity scheme. Check out my report: Here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?p=11534#post11534).

[Max]

Would u be up for it MAx? A trip to the williamson tunnels?


Might be yeah.

Them tunnels are only 10 minutes away.

[Kev]

I'm just waiting for Paul to get back then I'll see whats going on.

[Paul D]

I'm just waiting for Paul to get back then I'll see whats going on.

Kev I've banged it on SSC on the meet up thread so now we'll just have to wait and see if anyone else is up for it.:snf (41):

http://www.williamsontunnels.co.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/localhistory/journey/underground/western_approaches/tour.shtml

[Kev]

Yes I've just seen that Paul, cheers. Hope we get a few takers, shouldnt see why not. Just need to give it a bit of time then let the places know approximate numbers. 3 at the mo :unibrow:

[Max]

What is this SSC?

Lord Vader wants to know.

[Kev]

What is this SSC?

Lord Vader wants to know.

Here Max - SSC (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=380)

[Kev]

More Unity pictures peeps, taken in June 2006. Images courtesy of John and Mike at laingorourke.com. Many thanks :)

http://static.flickr.com/53/193348783_4794a6f6da.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348783/)

http://static.flickr.com/55/193348763_91cb2ff45c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348763/)

http://static.flickr.com/67/193348749_ad55468447.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348749/)

http://static.flickr.com/44/193348727_3df1eb13b9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348727/)

http://static.flickr.com/71/193348711_b187d199c4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348711/)

http://static.flickr.com/53/193348699_c2e89565fd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348699/)

http://static.flickr.com/53/193348678_8324aa08d5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348678/)

http://static.flickr.com/53/193348652_f3e541a383.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348652/)

http://static.flickr.com/52/193348631_3f4da43062.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348631/)

http://static.flickr.com/62/193348596_3e85d93bc7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348596/in/set-72157594170905921/)

http://static.flickr.com/61/193348579_0f6fb700a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348579/)

http://static.flickr.com/71/193348550_74c1c948bb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/193348550/in/set-72157594170905921/)

[wallasey]

I just love this building, bout time something like this was built here! It fits in well with the Thistle Hotel anyway...

[Max]

Looking good.

Fits in with the hotel infront of it too.

[A.D.Williams]

Friday 21st July 2006.

http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/dale/unity/bigunity210706.jpg

[Max]

They should of built this instead, it would of rocked!

More Height!

http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=402

The unity looks like a bunch of black stairs or my mobile phone.

[Kev]

25th November 2006

http://static.flickr.com/110/305750590_c08ed4ab66.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/305750590/)

http://static.flickr.com/113/305750432_4cbae20279.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/305750432/)

http://static.flickr.com/114/305750372_c242d6e651.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/305750372/)

[Kev]

Unity set for record rents

AN INTERNATIONAL conglomerate is one the verge of becoming the first occupant of Liverpool’s most expensive office block.

Number 20 Chapel Street, part of the £65m Unity Development in the heart of the business quarter, has finally been completed.

Lawyers for London-based developers Rumford Investments are now holding talks with potential tenants that will see record rental levels for Liverpool being achieved.

The first occupant will be a major company with offices in every continent, already present in Liverpool, but looking to expand into bigger premises.

And it is likely to mean that Grade A rents – the level the property world normally expects in London – will be generated in the development, which has 150,000 square feet of floor space.

Mike Stares, director of Rumford Investments, told invited guests to the opening of the building yesterday: “This building is a milestone for Liverpool. People were sceptical when we first announced our plans, but we came here and we have delivered.

“We have shown a commitment to Liverpool, so much so that we are currently looking at other development opportunities in the Merseyside area. We do have a lot of space and we will be making announcements about the first occupants within the next few weeks. This is a fantastic building, something we have created for the future of the city.”

Jim Gill, chief executive of city centre regeneration company Liverpool Vision, described the Unity development as iconic.

“This development makes a landmark statement for Liverpool. It has not been easy for Rumford to make such a commercial commitment to Liverpool because the economics of the city were very different even five years ago when this scheme first emerged. Now, with its completion, it is making a bold statement about the city of today. With 150,000 sq ft of speculative office space it also represents a major statement, providing a building that would stand proud in Canary Wharf or Manchester.

“We have not had a Grade A property in Liverpool to let. and now we have something we can use to show people beyond the city what we have here.”

larryneild - Liverpool Echo

[Kev]

Unity from the rear:

http://static.flickr.com/99/313150853_b21f5be504.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/313150853/)

http://static.flickr.com/106/313151029_773d25168f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/313151029/)

[Norm NZ]

That Unity building is "A Joke' Kev! looks like something my Grandkids did with their bulding blocks when they were about two years old! Reminds me of "the Braddocks' and I hope it goes the same way!!:unibrow:

[Kev]

I love Unity, sorry to be so fond of it :Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:, I can't help myself. From every angle it looks stunning.

[Norm NZ]

"Every man to his own taste I suppose"! buit to me it does'nt seem to 'fit' into the Liverpool that I remember! (Maybe my age)! I Like your photo's Kev! tell me , 'Where where you standing when you took the latest shot of the Liver Birds?

[Kev]

I was actually standing outside the Town Hall at ground level.

[Brenda]

That Unity building is "A Joke' Kev! looks like something my Grandkids did with their bulding blocks when they were about two years old! Reminds me of "the Braddocks' and I hope it goes the same way!!:unibrow:


Sorry Norm but I have to disagree, the Unity building is way superior to the two blocks of the Braddocks, they were bland, grey, and depressing and no community spirit in them at all, I saw them being built and saw them knocked down, I lived facing them for many years.

[Norm NZ]

I was actually standing outside the Town Hall at ground level.

I'm amazed at that Kev! I thought you were at least at 'rooftop' level!

[Norm NZ]

Sorry Norm but I have to disagree, the Unity building is way superior to the two blocks of the Braddocks, they were bland, grey, and depressing and no community spirit in them at all, I saw them being built and saw them knocked down, I lived facing them for many years.

"No probs" Brenda, as I said to Kev, tastes do differ. I too, remember 'the Braddocks' being built, they were an eyesore, I agree.

[Brenda]

Norm, did you live around there to see them getting built?, I was about 6 I think when they were first built....giving my age away now.:)

[Max]

I love Unity, sorry to be so fond of it :Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:, I can't help myself. From every angle it looks stunning.

Does this mean your a Unisexual or a Uniphile?:Colorz_Grey_PDT_16: :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[Norm NZ]

Norm, did you live around there to see them getting built?, I was about 6 I think when they were first built....giving my age away now.:)

"No, Brenda, I'm a Garston Lad! but I remember the controversy over the building of them"!

[scouserdave]

Taken yesterday. Beetham West in the background looks amazing.
http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/unityjan.jpg

[Kev]

A lovely pic Dave :handclap:

[Max]

Where did yae take that from Dave?

[scouserdave]

Max, I took it from the roof of Martins Bank

[Paul D]

Fantastic picture Dave.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[PhilipG]

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[Kev]

:handclap: @ PhilG :)

[PhilipG]

:handclap: @ PhilG :)

Thanks, Kev.

[lindylou]

Excellent pictures :handclap:

[Gerard]

Phil,great photies mate.

Eh up...............:celb (6): :celb (6): :celb (6): ..Goooooooooooo ead lad..

[snappel]

Nice snaps mate. Anyone know what's they're doing with Yorkshire House? (that's the building next door with the scaffolding on it)

[PhilipG]

Nice snaps mate. Anyone know what's they're doing with Yorkshire House? (that's the building next door with the scaffolding on it)

Thanks folks.


Snappel.

Offices. The work was supposed to be finished in December 2006.
http://www.masonowen.com/news/63/yorkshire-house-tithebarn-street---high-quality-office-refurbishment
Yorkshire House (1929) was designed by the same architects as the Royal Court Theatre - T. Wainwright & Sons (J. B. Hutchins).

[Max]

Smart man that Demon Molyneux Is.


The Unity does not fit In with the Skyline In my opinion.

It looks like Darlek with stairs built onto it or R2-D2 or some kind of robot with wheels.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=13068561#post13068561

[Max]

Just trying to get more Into HDR.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1154/821614407_0e0bc9c1db_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxmolyneux/821614407/)

[Ross08]

Nice one Max, I like that.

One of my favourite new buildings too.

[Max]

Played with the equalize option In photoshop and fixed It a bit more.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1154/821614407_26b4d4d224_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxmolyneux/821614407/)

[Max]

But more cropped.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxmolyneux/821614407/

[kebabman]

Just trying to get more Into HDR.


That is dangerous:) more you get into more you want to see every pictures with HDR version...Wondering all the time how it will look with hdr then spending hours front of pc...

Just what happing to me lately..

Yorkshire House@ Chapel Street is a very good shot as well

[Max]

That don't happen to me.

[Kev]

THE first £1.5m luxury penthouse apartments in the North West have been launched with an event in Liverpool.

The six penthouses, three of which have already been sold, sit on top of the 27-storey Unity building, overlooking the waterfront and with views across the River Mersey and beyond. more (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/10/22/first-1-5m-apartments-64375-19987338/)