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Trafford Wharf Promenade
Trafford Wharf Promenade
Trafford Park, Stretford, United Kingdom
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Other Projects by FoRM Associates
Trafford Wharf Promenade
Trafford Park, Stretford, United Kingdom
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YEAR
2011
Quayside
designed by London-based FoRM Associates in front of Imperial War Museum North
by Daniel Libeskind is now open to the public.
The new
quayside completes the first section of the Irwell River Park masterplan, an 8km long river edge park
linking Salford, Manchester and Trafford developed by FoRM Associates 2007-2010.
With the adjoining new Media City foot bridge by Wilkinson Eyre Architects the
quayside delivers an important new strategic circulation loop in the Quays, a
key regeneration zone in Greater Manchester. The loop helps to transforms the
experience of walking in the area through linking Media City UK - the new home
of the BBC, with the IWMN, Manchester United Stadium and Lowry Arts
Centre.
FoRM’s
design of the quayside plays with convex and concave geometries, creating an
imaginative public realm complementing the designs of both the IWMN and the new
Media Bridge. Importantly the project
also actively orientates the IWMN towards its water edge with its newly
constructed additional entrance now admitting over 50% of the museums visitors.
The original severance to movement along the Manchester Ship Canal was resolved
by a newly constructed deck and stepped area built over water, delivering
generous pedestrian and cycling connectivity as well as a series of public
realm spaces that serve as informal performance/educational resource for the
museum. Terraced seating leading down to the water’s edge provides excellent
views of the area making the new quayside already a popular destination both
during the day and the evenings.
“FoRM
Associates were not known to Peel before the Trafford Wharf commission. They
proved to be one of the most innovative and professional consultants I have
worked with. The project was delivered not just on time and entirely within a
tight budget but with great flair and imagination. FoRM clearly understood
their brief and delivered not just a visual delight but, in concert with the
structural engineer produced a technically sound and simply constructed
solution.”Ed Burrows, Property Director, Peel Media
designed by London-based FoRM Associates in front of Imperial War Museum North
by Daniel Libeskind is now open to the public.
The new
quayside completes the first section of the Irwell River Park masterplan, an 8km long river edge park
linking Salford, Manchester and Trafford developed by FoRM Associates 2007-2010.
With the adjoining new Media City foot bridge by Wilkinson Eyre Architects the
quayside delivers an important new strategic circulation loop in the Quays, a
key regeneration zone in Greater Manchester. The loop helps to transforms the
experience of walking in the area through linking Media City UK - the new home
of the BBC, with the IWMN, Manchester United Stadium and Lowry Arts
Centre.
FoRM’s
design of the quayside plays with convex and concave geometries, creating an
imaginative public realm complementing the designs of both the IWMN and the new
Media Bridge. Importantly the project
also actively orientates the IWMN towards its water edge with its newly
constructed additional entrance now admitting over 50% of the museums visitors.
The original severance to movement along the Manchester Ship Canal was resolved
by a newly constructed deck and stepped area built over water, delivering
generous pedestrian and cycling connectivity as well as a series of public
realm spaces that serve as informal performance/educational resource for the
museum. Terraced seating leading down to the water’s edge provides excellent
views of the area making the new quayside already a popular destination both
during the day and the evenings.
“FoRM
Associates were not known to Peel before the Trafford Wharf commission. They
proved to be one of the most innovative and professional consultants I have
worked with. The project was delivered not just on time and entirely within a
tight budget but with great flair and imagination. FoRM clearly understood
their brief and delivered not just a visual delight but, in concert with the
structural engineer produced a technically sound and simply constructed
solution.”Ed Burrows, Property Director, Peel Media
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