Architect |
Chapman Taylor |
Date
Built |
Officially
Opened November 2011 |
Location |
Spiceal
Street |
Description |
|
This development sits between the
Bullring Shopping Centre and St Martin's
Church in Birmingham's city centre. It
was once the location of the unique award
winning Spiral Cafe by Marks Barfield
Architects. The cafe was dismantled to
make way for this building. Chapman
Taylor describe the present development as
a, "... vibrant dining destination.
.... Proposed to reinvigorate both the
daytime and evening activity within an
existing public realm to the southern
end of the Bullring, Spiceal Street is
entirely dedicated to the dining
experience..." "Three separate building zones are visually connected using a ‘ribbon- like’ sculptural roof to create a strong architectural element which floats above the building, helping to provide a coherent link throughout the overall space." Outside there is a
living wall and seating for alfresco
eating.
There is also, "... a granite stone water feature inscribed with poetry co-written by local poets, Simon Turner and spoken word performer Steve Camden (aka Polarbear). This curved ‘wall of water’ provides a dramatic backdrop along a sweeping curve of steps, reflecting sunlight during the day and being subtly lit during the evening." |