The Square
We propose to form a new square that will be the active hub of the scheme. This square is formed from Building
5, the Reception Building and a new building to the east. Our aim is for this space to be a destination for the Greenbank community and attract the public from the cycle path. The square will have pedestrian access from the Corner of Co-operation Road and Turley Road and the cycle path.
As the heart of the scheme, we would locate active B1 and A1/A3 uses around the square such as bar/cafe, cycle
shop, chocolate maker.
The Reception Building could have a bar/cafe with flexible community space on the 1st floor similar to the Tobacco Factory and contain such uses as bar, restaurant, art gallery,
performance space and community space for workshops,
creches etc.
The landscaping to the square would be allow for tables and chairs to be set out and the potential for a weekly market. Due to the level change we have shown steps leading down to the rear of the Reception Building that could form an informal amphitheatre/ performance space. Although primarily urban in nature there is the potential of greening the space with planting and trees that form informal play spaces.
Sketch perspective of the square
