Eyewitness Works

Eyewitness Works

Completed

Winner

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Number/street name:
Egerton Lane

Address line 2:
Broomhall

City:
Sheffield

Postcode:
S3 7WL

Architect:
shedkm

Architect:
twentysix architects

Architect contact number:
0151 709 8211 (shedkm) 07934 112 130 (twentysix architects)


Developer:
Capital & Centric.

Planning Authority:
Sheffield City Council

Planning Reference:
18/04236/FUL

Date of Completion:
12/2023

Schedule of Accommodation:
4x3 bedroom townhouse; 3x2 bedroom townhouse; 29x1 bedroom apartment; 14x1 bedroom duplex apartments; 32x2 bedroom apartments; 7x2 bedroom duplex apartments; 7x3 bedroom apartments; 1x3 bedroom duplex

Tenure Mix:
100% private

Total number of homes:
97


Site size (hectares):
0.35

Net Density (homes per hectare):
97

Size of principal unit (sq m):
78

Smallest Unit (sq m):
42

Largest unit (sq m):
133

No of parking spaces:
10

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Planning History

Eyewitness works and the adjacent vacant site of the former Brunswick public house is the first development of in the wider 'Mesters Village' Masterplan. Approved by Sheffield City Council, councillors voted unanimously to approve the plans welcoming the regeneration of this part of the city stating, “This is a great time for the Devonshire Quarter in Sheffield as buildings with a rich cultural history and heritage are repurposed in an exciting and imaginative way for today’s 21st century residents. Key to the process was engaging with the local community and residents, running workshops and consultations to gather feedback.

The Design Process

Eyewitness Works is a built exemplar of creative conservation in Sheffield City Centre, establishing a range of lifestyle living spaces that are viable, efficient and attractive and respectful to existing structures.

The Grade II listed, 19th century Eyewitness Works building is situated in the Devonshire Quarter of Sheffield City Centre. The typical buildings, from the 1850s, have been used mainly for cutlery production over the years, with the previous occupant Taylors Eye Witness, relocating to a new factory in 2018. The buildings now see their next evolution – being restored into 97 1-3 bedroom, industrial style apartments, all unique in layout and featuring existing heritage fabric within the development including original brickwork and roof trusses within key living spaces. The homes will sit among three green courtyards, allowing residents to socialise together.

The design of Eyewitness Works both respects, takes advantage of and enhances the distinctive features of Sheffield, its districts and neighbourhoods. Homes are modern and open plan, featuring dual aspect windows, exposed brickwork, and many original features such as beams, original staircases and existing machinery. Crisp free standing kitchens and bathrooms pods are inserted centrally to provide a strong contrast to the existing fabric and make best use of the space creating generous open plan living, removing unwanted circulation space and offering dual aspect layouts to maximise light. Within the courtyards features a 150-year-old friction screw press rescued from the building. The development also brings back to life a cobbled street, draped with festoon lighting and lined with trees and foliage.

Key Features

•.A unique offer of apartment types and sizes
• 97 bespoke apartments working with the existing building layout
• Modern design-led interiors
• Majority of apartments are dual aspect
• 3 Lush, green residents courtyards provide access to all apartments
• Helps the regeneration of the Devonshire Quarter of Sheffield which will have real and lasting social and economic benefits as part of the Mesters Village development.
• Private balcony/terraces available
• Private residents lounge for socialising with neighbours
• Existing features retained and exposed within apartments
• 6 Storey living green wall

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Scheme Information

Type

  • Multi-Aspect Apartments

Size

  • Medium density

Cost/ownership

  • Affordable
  • Shared Ownership

Planning

  • Estate Regeneration
  • Community Consultation
  • Urban Infill
  • Urban Regeneration

Construction/Design

  • Brickwork
  • Contemporary Design

Sustainability

  • Biodiversity/Building with Nature
  • Low Energy in Use
  • Sustainable urban Drainage Systems

Outdoor areas

  • Private Terraces
  • Roof Gardens
  • Roof Terrace
  • Outside Terrace
  • Biodiversity
  • Garden

Surrounding Area

  • Landscape
  • Communal Spaces
  • Play Spaces
  • Public open space

Specialised

  • Community

Sustainability

The building is first and foremost a conversion of an existing grade 2 listed building moving away from the wasteful economic model of demolishing existing structures to build new. Whilst retaining as much of the existing building fabric as possible, the design incorporates energy usage reduction through the provision of photovoltaic panels to the roof top. All light fittings use energy efficient LED luminaires to reduce energy use. Lighting to circulation areas is controlled by PIR presence detectors so light fittings are only on when required. Further passive design measures are included such as natural ventilation within the apartments. A 6 storey green living wall promotes environmental benefits such as Biodiversity, increased air quality, acoustic and thermal control. Some key features; • Re-use of an existing building and materials in danger of further disrepair and possible demolition. • Use of PV cells on rooftops to provide sustainable electricity supply • Attenuation tanks • Employment of local labour and contractors • Location encourages car free lifestyles with good access to bus & train networks • Use of natural ventilation in communal areas and apartments. • Use of exposed structure to utilise thermal mass to aid cooling
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