UK: TODD Architects have submitted strategies to refurbish and redevelop the Central Methodist Hall into The Dean Birmingham in support of Press Up Friendliness Group and also sister company Oakmount.
Strategies call for a 150-room Dean-branded hotel with eight new bars and dining establishments at ground and basement levels. A 1500-seat event space along with a stage creates part of the proposition, along with a participants club, 2 outside terraces, as well as rooftop dining establishment.
To accomplish the task, a three-storey roof expansion and also single-storey extension to the south will certainly need to be completed. The building, which is Grade II-listed, was originally built in 1904 and several features will be maintained throughout the redevelopment..
Seamus Lennon, principal at TODD Architects, said: “The Central Methodist Hall provides the chance to blend the height of Victorian magnificence with a fresh as well as modern take on the modern friendliness offer. Whilst it remains required to expand the structure vertically to make sure the task is commercially viable, our proposals will guarantee this is done sensitively and also permit the complete repair of the Central Hall area to be appreciated by generations to find.
” It is an uncommon opportunity to add to the recurring story of such an important cultural spots as Birmingham Central Methodist Hall. Structure on our growing portfolio of friendliness as well as leisure schemes throughout the UK and our professional expertise in commercially successful adaptive re-use of structures, our proposal will supply a top quality hotel and recreation location that will have a transformative effect on the instant area and assistance Birmingham City Council’s bigger regeneration targets,” he added.
If approved, the plan will note the first area for The Dean beyond the Republic of Ireland. The brand, operated by Press Up Hospitality Group, presently has locations in Dublin, Cork as well as Galway.
Press Up was developed in 2009 and also runs over 70 venues across a range of industries, consisting of restaurants, bars, hotels and high-end cinemas.
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