THE architect behind the £9m redevelopment of Bluecoat Chambers will give a public talk abouthis plans this evening.

Hans van der Heijden from BIQ Architects in Rotterdam will speak as part of the Liverpool Architectural Society's series of talks on city regeneration.

He is responsible for massive building works currently talking place at the 300-year-old Bluecoat, one of the city's oldest buildings.

The talk will take place at the Renew Rooms, Wood Street, from 6pm and is followed by an open discussion.