Canal Turn announced as first phase of Island Quarter Development
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Plans for Phase 1A of the Island Quarter development focusing on regenerating the canal basin have been revealed by Conygar.
Designed by Jestico + Whiles, the new 2,000m² waterfront pavilion, known as Canal Turn, celebrates the location's industrial heritage and will include two restaurants, a 500m² events space with panoramic views and a large rooftop terrace.
"Our mission with the pavilion in The Island Quarter was to create an iconic landmark which sits as a magnet at the heart of this extraordinary, resurgent site"James Dilley
Director, Jestico + Whiles
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Richard Watson, director of Conygar Nottingham commented, "Conygar has been working closely with Jestico + Whiles and design teams to develop these plans, not only for the first phase but also for the wider site as well. The site will create a worldwide destination for Nottingham which will provide all year round interest and community facilities which can be used from dawn until dusk."
G&T is providing Cost Management services on the Island Quarter development which will see the 40-acre derelict former Boots Island site transformed to provide 907 houses and flats, 634,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, a 194-bedroom lifestyle hotel, 11,000 sq ft of retail space, 666 student bedrooms, a linear park and community space.