Urban Futures

Urban Futures
We invest in the advancement
of design to assist in the smart
planning of an urban realm that
fosters a true sense of place and
a symbiotic, mutually valuable
relationship among uses.
Urban Welcome
- Dan Beddow
Urban Contents
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Urban Futures represents an illustration of the places
and spaces Aedas has created to enhance the urban
landscape. From working or living places, to leisure
or shopping spaces, the components of our towns
and cities are rst and foremost about the lives of
the people who interact within these vital urban
components.
The reinvention of urban communities, with their
essential social, cultural and commercial integrations
underpins our designs. Our response aims to
improve the long-term quality for a mix of uses
responsibly, sensitively and sustainably. We believe
in a comprehensive approach to design, drawing on
our diverse range of disciplines and expertise. We
invest in the advancement of design and research
and development innovations to assist in the smart
planning of an urban realm that fosters a true sense
of place that combines the right balance of uses.
Through intelligent planning and smart design Aedas
is successfully creating dynamic spaces that balance
an ever-changing urban fabric.
Effective ofce spaces should not only
accommodate a workforce with ever-evolving
needs, but also respond effectively to the
aesthetics and emerging trends of their context.
Aedas creates designs - from concept to
procurement - that anticipate the innovations
required to create state-of-the-art ofces. We
respond to the needs of developers and building
users, creating cost effective solutions that are
deliverable, lettable, saleable and ultimately
attractive.
Current economic and environmental trends, and
global and local legislation, provide an incentive
to create energy efcient buildings, with cutbacks
translating into signicant cost savings and
powerful marketing messages for our clients.
We are able to design practical solutions for
sustainable ofces designed to the latest BREEAM
and LEED standards. We take pride in exporting
this knowledge to emerging markets including
the Middle East, and applying our progressive
approach to regional legislative imperatives.
Our ofce designs have been highly acclaimed
in the United Kingdom and have received
international and regional property awards for
both refurbished and new developments. Aedas
has also won and been shortlisted for the British
Council for Ofces awards in several categories.
We understand that the best design
consultation is integrated across
disciplines, drawing on the expertise
of building design consultants,
property agents and developers
around the world.
Urban Work
- Dominic Boyes
The proposed re-development of Amethyst
House on Spring Gardens represents
Langtree Groups rst major city centre
ofce development located within the
prime commercial core.
The new building provides 9,290 sq m
internal ofce and retail accommodation
over nine oors.
Forty Springardens
Manchester
Urban Work
Bauhaus
Urban Work
Manchesters rst mixed-use development combines living
and ofce space within one building. The commercial
presence is focused on Quay Street, marked by a slender
curved blade leading the eye to a shared entrance.
Manchester
Bauhaus
Manchester
Located within a conservation area, and
surrounded by buildings of varying height
and importance, the design was carried
out with guidance at various stages from
English Heritage. The 9,500 sq m project
has an estimated project value of 20m.
Urban Work
Boddingtons
Manchester
Aedas prepared this concept design as part of
an architectural competition on behalf of ASK /
Realty Estates for the Boddingtons redevelopment
in Manchester. The concept was to create a new
build mixed-use development incorporating hotel,
residential and ofce accommodation on this
gateway site.
Belvedere House
Manchester
This 14-storey development has secured
a BCO Commercial Workplace award and
represents Birminghams largest speculative
ofce building to date. Aedas objective
was to design a building that embodied
presence, exibility and vitality articulated
through sleek, modern architecture.
Colmore Plaza
Birmingham
Urban Work
Rising to nine storeys, this new ofce
development of 12,470 sq m is contained
on two sides by three historic retained
faades located at the heart of Glasgows
`outstanding central conservation area.
123 St. Vincent Street
Glasgow
Urban Work
Aedas was appointed by European
Development Company Hotels Ltd (EDC)
to undertake the masterplan, architectural
and landscape design for the 120 million
mixed-use scheme located on Bothwell
Street, Glasgow. To date, Bothwell Plaza is
the tallest building in Glasgow, featuring a
stunning atrium and event space.
25 Copthall Avenue
London
Completed for Morley Fund Management, this 30m
fast-track refurbishment of a 15,945 sq m building was
devised to enhance the existing seven storey building.
Urban Work
Bothwell Plaza
Glasgow
Comprising 400 apartments, this prominent
riverside site in central Manchester forms
part of the continuing regeneration of
the Spinningelds area. Westbury Homes
developed the 45m residential element
with Allied London, retaining an interest in
ground oor waterside retail units. Urban Live
Urban Live
Aedas is involved in all aspects of the residential
sector, from affordable housing to private, luxury and
one-off schemes.
In each instance, we offer a exible service tailored to
the objectives of the client that maximises the budget
and site. We create desirable places that add value to
its inhabitants through detailed site planning and a
thoughtful emphasis on understanding local culture.
A cost effective service, however, does not
compromise innovation. We are committed to forging
a new path in sustainable housing, with successful
carbon efcient schemes already being implemented
and others going into planning in the near future. This
supports the national Code for Sustainable Homes and
an overall awareness of the long-term cost and overall
benets green residential projects bring.
Sustainable solutions on all scales are made possible
through regular interfacing with our established
and market-leading Research & Development and
sustainability team. An active dialogue allows us to
keep abreast of upcoming trends in the residential
market.
We create desirable places
that add value to its inhabitants
through detailed site planning
and a thoughtful emphasis on
understanding local culture.
- Dominic Manfredi
Leftbank Apartments
Manchester
Potato Wharf
Manchester
Aedas was commissioned to masterplan and design the
Manchester Industrial Estate site in Manchester. The
masterplan creates a residential led mixed-use development
around a new river park providing a public realm of the
highest standard around the River Medlock, which runs
through the heart of the site.
Mason Hall, the latest building to be
completed at the University of Birmingham,
offers vibrant accommodation for 1260
students. The en-suite rooms present views
of the nearby lake which inspired Aedas
design. The building takes shape in the
form of ripples emanating from the lake to
form terraces and protected gardens.
Aedas designs for a 105m four-tower
scheme in Salford Quays won approval from
Salford City Council in 2007. The proposals
were developed in joint venture with John
Hitchcoxs and Philippe Starcks brand, yoo
Developments. The identical 26-storey
towers will house more than 1000 one, two
and three bedroom apartments.
Manyoo Harbour City Apartments
Salford
Urban Live
Mason Hall Accomodation
Birmingham
Urban Live
Rosetti Place
Manchester
Rakowice Residential Complex
Krakow
Rakowice is destined to be one of the
largest new residential complexes in
Krakow. The 4.7 hectare city centre site
will house over 540 high quality apartments
within secluded landscaped gardens. The
complex will include its own exclusive retail
and recreational facilities.
Rosetti Place constitutes Manchesters rst
truly mixed-use development, integrating
living and working space within one
building. The commercial presence is
focused on Quay Street and is marked by
a slender curved blade leading the eye
to a shared entrance. To the south, 89
apartments step down to the seclusion of St
Johns Gardens.
Urban Live Urban Live
Excellence in the hospitality industry demands
a fusion between global trends in design and
locally-specic implementation. We strive to
create unforgettable destinations, meeting
our clients aspirations and global industry
standards.
Aedas meets the objectives of the hotel
operator, owner and ultimately the guests
through our offering of a holistic service
spanning initial concept, completion and
interior design. Our teams are comfortable
with designing both resort developments that
create entire environments and stand alone
structures for economy and luxury hotels,
boutique and branded.
Our masterplanning expertise enables us to
effectively integrate hotel projects into their
surroundings, as they frequently form part
of complex mixed-use projects or constitute
key elements of integrated casino and leisure
resorts.
Sustainability remains constant within the
hospitality sector, and we strive to steer
innovations in this regard using building
design and environmental analysis tools
from the outset, and implementing methods
devised by our Research and Development
Group to maximise the efciency of our
spaces.
We strive to create unforgettable
destinations, meeting our clients
aspirations and global industry
standards.
Urban Leisure
- Michal Kus
SAS Radisson
Liverpool
This development comprises a Radisson
SAS four-star hotel, 13,935 sq m of ofce
space and 110 luxury apartments housed
in a 30-storey tower and landscaped plaza.
The development commands spectacular
views across the city, with the penthouse
suite anticipated to be Liverpools rst 1m
apartment.
Sotel
Almaty
This striking landmark development combines a mix of
uses to serve the increasing commercial and visitor market
to Kazakhstans second largest city. The proposal creates
a series of building uses organised around a shared
podium containing high quality retail units, entrances and
circulation routes.
Hotel & Mixed-use Development
Tyumen
Destined to become the new centre
of Tyumen this mixed-use hotel and
ofce development is currently under
construction and due to open mid-2010.
The development includes a four star hotel,
ofce tower and large tness and recreation
centre. Aedas designed both the base
building and the interiors for this project.
Urban Leisure
Urban Leisure
Hilton Hotel
Liverpool
This 400-key hotel contains a banqueting
hall, ten food and beverage outlets, retail
and sports facilities. The design targeted
reduction in energy consumption with
passive shading devices resulting in a 66%
less solar gain. It will set a benchmark to be
the greenest hotel in the UAE.
Proposed Hotel Convention Centre
Doha
Urban Leisure
Proposed Hotel Convention Centre Diagram
Doha
Masdar Hotel and Convention Centre is a
agship development at the centre of the
rst car-free, zero carbon, zero-waste solar
powered development in the Middle East.
In addition to the Hotel and Convention
Centre the project comprises a transport
interchange a retail centre, a residential
block, a leisure centre and Masdar Square, a
large public piazza.
Masdar Hotel & Convention Centre
Abu Dhabi
Urban Leisure
Aedas is designing a four-star Radisson
resort hotel and apartment complex on a
riverside site located 15km from the centre
of Moscow.
The development has been designed to
serve as a focal element of the landscape.
Working with the contours and the existing
woodland habitat, the hotels form has been
developed as a direct result of the context.
Urban Leisure
Desna Radisson Resort
Moscow
The philosophy of retail is shifting. Retail
spaces are integral to the design of city centres
and dening the social and public realm
in urban environments. We are no longer
creating retail spaces with an isolated function,
but multi-faceted complexes that adapt to an
ever-changing context.
We create world class retail solutions based
on an understanding of international trends
and the award winning retail design approach
of Aedas throughout the world. Our retail
focus group acts as a centre of excellence,
channelling key design champions and
specic global skills to projects drawing on
the practices collective expertise. We work
collaboratively to encourage an open dialogue
with global staff to produce vibrant centres
that appropriately respond to their location.
Design and peer reviews foster continued
project evolution and dynamic solutions.
Our ongoing investment in our Research &
Development Group stimulates practice wide
awareness and innovative solutions in our
designs, and sustainability is a fundamental
consideration for all our designs.
Our extensive network
of relationships with retail
agents ensures we have a vital
understanding of technical
requirements and consumer
aspirations to create high quality
and protable retail spaces.
Urban Shop
- Martin Hyams
Aedas is designing this 90,000 sq m retail
mall for a large site south of Odessa city
centre, close to the airport and residential
districts. The project also integrates 40,000
sq m of residential area.
Zhukova Retail Complex
Odessa
Urban Shop
Creating an opportunity to maximise
revenue opportunities, the retail component
for Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport
provides a new restaurant and dining
experience for the travelling public.
Overlooking the aireld, it offers a range of
bars, cafes, and restaurants.
Located in the centre of Kurgan, this project
combines a mixture of functions with a
large public park area. The centre comprises
cinemas, food courts, restaurants, galleries,
supermarkets and small boutiques and will
provide a multi-faceted indoor attraction for
Siberian residents.
Terminal 1 Retail
Manchester Airport
Urban Shop
Retail Complex
Kurgan
Urban Shop
Pentavia Retail
Birmingham
Abdali Central Market Place will be a
powerful magnet for Amman residents. The
design competition includes a 97,000 sq m
mall and 35,000 sq m residential tower.
The four-storey mall combines a small
supermarket, department store, 169 retail
units, a spa and health centre and a four-
screen cinema complex.
Abdali Central Market Place
Amman
Located on a prime Gateway site this retail and mixed-
use development provides an opportunity for vital urban
regeneration at the heart of the commercial district. A
central, naturally lit atrium features retail units, cafes, bars
and hotel foyer.
Pentavia Retail
Birmingham
Urban Shop
Aedas has garnered extensive experience
designing some of the worlds tallest high-
rise buildings. Our award winning portfolio
informs an experienced structural approach
that enables us to successfully blend
commercially attractive and sustainable
solutions in emerging and established markets.
Our years designing in this sector provide the
design framework, research and knowledge
required to pioneer environmentally conscious
developments in the new and unregulated
urban contexts, including Central Asia and
the Middle East. These in turn present fresh
solutions to environmental challenges in the
United Kingdom and Europe.
Through the innovations driven by our
Research and Development Group, we
have developed a suite of tools, technology
and platforms that allow us to present the
optimum solution, and provide evidence-based
research to consultants and clients.
Our extensive experience provides
the design framework, research
and knowledge to pioneer
environmentally conscious
developments in the new and
unregulated urban contexts,
including Central Asia and the
Middle East.
Urban Elevate
- Peter Oborn
In response to a developer-led bid, Aedas
prepared the design of Chancery Place as a
solution for the proposed re-development
of the island site on Booth Street.
Situated in the prime commercial core of
Manchester, the scheme proposed
200,000 sq ft net internal ofce
accommodation within a thirty-storey, grade
A ofce tower.
Urban Elevate
Chancery Place
Manchester
KPT Tower - Karachi
Aedas won an international competition to design a
landmark development for the Abu Dhabi Investment
Council. Utilising state-of-the-art advanced modelling and
sustainable design techniques, the designs for the dual
tower complex will act as a gateway to city, with the taller
of the two buildings rising to 150m.
Abu Dhabi Investment Council Headquarters
Abu Dhabi
ADIC Headquarters Detail
Abu Dhabi
Urban Elevate Urban Elevate
The design concept derives from traditional
Islamic patterns and includes a diaphanous
mashrabiya which protects the most
severely exposed parts of the building,
contributing to a projected 20% reduction
in the total cooling load.
As one of the tallest structures in Liverpool,
this dynamic mixed-use tower consists of
35 oors and includes ofces with luxury
apartments above.
Aedas prepared this concept design as part
of an architectural competition on behalf
of Capital and Counties for the Primark
and Royal Buildings redevelopment in
Manchester. The concept was to create
a new build mixed-use development
incorporating a department store, hotel,
residential and ofce accommodation.
Royal Primark Building
Manchester
West Tower
Liverpool
Urban Elevate Urban Elevate
Regal Tower will provide a 290-bed ve-star
hotel, 250 serviced apartments, sky bar and
private penthouses. The scheme affords the
opportunity to create a landmark gateway
building in one of Birminghams most
prominent locations.
Aedas won an international architectural
competition for the design of a new
landmark waterfront development in
Karachi, Pakistan for The Karachi Port Trust
(KPT). The mixed-use project will be the rst
landmark building built in Karachi Port.
Urban Elevate
KPT Tower
Karachi
Regal Tower
Birmingham
Urban Elevate
Aedas has designed mixed-use solutions
incorporating hotel, ofce, residential, retail,
leisure and public spaces. We have delivered
high quality solutions in cities throughout the
United Kingdom and Central Eastern Europe.
Over the years we have witnessed consistent
interest in mixed-use centres and have
developed a number of successful projects
that provide holistic environments for people
to live, work, shop and enjoy. Combined with
smart planning, our designs foster a true sense
of place and bring together a balanced blend
of uses.
Our projects benet from Aedas collective
design knowledge in specic sectors and
regions throughout the world. We quite simply
take our best approach to all sector specic
architecture and provide integrated solutions
to create socially and environmentally
sustainable, and economically valuable
spaces, that complement and enhance the
surrounding urban environment.
We design within the parameters unique
to mixed-use buildings and the sectors they
incorporate. This includes adherence to British
Council for Ofces guidelines and hotel brand
standards.
Our process-based design
approach ensures vibrant urban
developments that encourage
sustained growth.
Urban Fusion
- Richard Blair
Wicker Riverside
Shefeld
This 20m mixed-use commercial and residential
development is situated next to the River Don at the
Junction of Blonk Street and Wicker Street. The nished
10-storey scheme houses 132 apartments, 3,275 sq ft of
retail space on the ground oor and includes car parking
facilities for 160 cars.
This new build commercial development
forms an exciting new landmark in our
continuing wave of developments procured
through our Almaty ofce. Its jewel box
design concept provides a true mix of uses,
including ofce space, retail, restaurant and
caf and a roof terrace.
Aedas prepared a new design for this
130,000 sq m mixed-use development
which is to consist of retail, ofce and
residential accommodations. The design
called for the relocation of the primary
building to the sites edge which creates
a large pedestrian public domain that is
pleasing to both the city and the client.
Mixed-use Development
Kiev
Abaya Seifullina
Almaty
Urban Fusion Urban Fusion
Aedas prepared this concept design for a
developer bid for the London & Scottish
site on Windmill Street in Manchester. The
concept was to create a naturally ventilated,
BREEAM Excellent, grade A ofce building
in the centre of Manchester, incorporating
renewable energy sources.
Windmill Street
Manchester
Urban Fusion
Tom Garner Site
Manchester
Urban Fusion
Consisting of 70,000 sq ft of ofce
accommodation, 210 apartments and
a multi-storey car park, this prestigious
scheme is valued at approximately 30m.
The project includes three buildings
arranged around a new high quality public
landscaped square.
KPT Tower
Karachi
Aedas won an international architectural
competition for the design of a new
landmark waterfront development in
Karachi, Pakistan for The Karachi Port Trust
(KPT). The mixed-use project will be the rst
landmark building built in Karachi Port.
Urban Fusion
KPT Tower Plan
Karachi
Through close collaboration with stakeholders
and communities compounded by a keen
sense of a sites long-term possibilities, Aedas
creates masterplans that are cohesive and
adaptable. Our thought process is rooted in an
understanding of the characteristics, history
and geography of a site, and shapes future
developments - granting it coherence and a
sense of place.
In a global market where repetition and
conglomeration can dilute a sites local
character, Aedas seeks to create individuality
by combining distinctive form with contextual
relevance. Our international network and
combined experience affords us a thorough
understanding of how communities work.
Aedas has signicantly enhanced its
masterplanning and urban design portfolio.
Our investments in technology add value
to our service and allow us to be at the
cutting edge of applying new techniques
in masterplanning. Our Research and
Development group has developed a series
of digital applications that, through creating
a digital work ow, help generate options for
sustainable communities.
In a global market where repetition
and conglomeration can dilute a
sites local character, Aedas seeks
to create individuality by combining
distinctive form with contextual
relevance.
Urban Plan
- Karle Burford
St Peterseld
Manchester
Working within a deprived socio-economic area, Aedas and
developer ASK proposed a masterplan for regeneration
that introduced a series of walkable public spaces,
for Tameside MBC. The brief was to create a vibrant
commercial district to stem the ow of business occupiers
from the town centre.
Remizkova
Almaty
A 29.44 hectare mixed-use masterplan is set within the
foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains south of Almaty,
Kazakhstan.
The design is inspired by the natural landscape of its
site being a diverted riverbed; it echoes forms and
landforms left over from natures process of erosion and
sedimentation.
Remizkova Plan
Almaty
Urban Plan
This 35m development will accommodate
122 apartments in a 20-storey tower, a
seven-storey, 900 sq m ofce building
and private parking facilities. The new
site will feature prominently in Glasgows
International Financial District.
Anderston Regeneration
Glasgow
Urban Plan
Spanning 25 hectares, the design proposal
for Plac Delad constituted an important
development opportunity for Warsaw,
owing to its central location and immense
historical, emotional and symbolic
resonance for the citys residents.
Plac Delad
Warsaw
Urban Plan
Aedas masterplan proposes a mixed-
use scheme containing 178,000 sq ft of
commercial ofce accommodation, 1,350
residential units varying from riverside
apartments, townhouses and detached houses,
28,000 sq ft of bars, restaurants and retail
units and a 70,000 sq ft hotel including health
spa facilities.
Kirkstall Forge
Leeds
Kirkstall Forge Plan
Leeds
Urban Plan
Green Quarter Masterplan
Doha
Urban Plan
Aedas has designed a strategic masterplan
for a new zero-carbon neutral community,
with a masterplan focussed on a single
market sector business district as its
catalytic core. Each mini-community has
graded densities of accommodation with a
single common theme: to be car free and
pedestrian encouraging whenever possible.
Mixed-use Development
Krasnodar
These new sports facilities will be realized in the
context of the commercial mixed-use development
of the entire site, including housing, two hotels,
serviced apartments, ofces and a 60,000 sq m retail
mall.
Abstract
Abu Dhabi Investment Council
Alacor
Alur Developments
Argent
Armel Investments
Artisan Group
ASK Property Developments Ltd
AXA Sun Life Investment Managers
BAM Properties
Barteak
Barberry Developments
Berkley Projects
Birmingham Properties Group
Burton Property Trust
British Land
Capital & Counties
Carillion
City Developments
Confederation Life
Countryside Properties
Cordwell Properties
Cubex Land
Crosby Lend Lease
Development Securities
Dunlop Haywards
Equinoxe
European Development Company Ltd
Europa Investments
Evans Property Group
Fordgate
Frontier Estates
GE Real Estate
Goodman
Hermes
Hines UK
Hutchison Whampoa
Infinity Asset Management LLP
ING Real Estate
Karachi Port Trust
Kenmore
KW Linfoot plc
Land Securities
Landmark Development Projects
Langtree Group plc
Legal & General Investment Managers
Manchester Airport Development Ltd
Manchester Ship Canal Developments
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Mercury Holdings
Metier Property Holdings
Metrika
Miller Developments
Morley Fund Management
Mubadala
Muse
Olayan Group
Opus Land Limited
Oriental Real Estate
Partner Invest
PPG Land Ltd
Prupim
Qatar Petroleum
Regal Property Group
Realty Estates
RREEF
Saudi Oger
Segment
SEGRO
Shepherd Developments
St James Securities
Stoford Developments
Taylor Wimpey (UK) Ltd
Terrace Hill
The Bedford Estates
The Beetham Organisation
The Carlyle Group
Town Centre Securities
Westbury Homes Ltd
Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd
Wrenbridge
Aedas provides complete Architectural, Design, Property and
Surveying services in 40 offices worldwide including the United
Kingdom, North & South America, Central & Eastern Europe,
Asia and the Middle East.
We are committed to the continuous improvement of our
service and design quality through the development of a culture
of excellence in the built environment.

Urban Design
Who we have worked with
Representative Clients
Urban Contacts
Richard Blair
Director
richard.blair@aedas.com
Dan Barnes
Regional Director
dan.barnes@aedas.com
David Simister
Creative Director
david.simister@aedas.com
Michal Kus
Director
michal.kus@aedas.com
Dominic Boyes
Director
dominic.boyes@aedas.com
Karle Burford
Director
karle.burford@aedas.com
Dominic Manfredi
Director
dominic.manfredi@aedas.com
Charles Young
Business Development Director
charles.youngi@aedas.com
Michael Gardner
Regional Director
michael.gardner@aedas.com
Michael Walters
Director
michael.walters@aedas.com
Martin Hyams
Director
martin.hyams@aedas.com
David Kingdom
Director
david.kingdom@aedas.com
Tony Mead
Regional Director
tony.mead@aedas.com
Bryan Hamilton
Director
bryan.hamilton@aedas.com
Andrew Mackie
Director
andrew.mackie@aedas.com
Andrew Newton
Regional Director
andrew.newton@aedas.com
Peter Oborn
Director
peter.oborn@aedas.com
Danny Phillips
Regional Director
danny.phillips@aedas.com
Samantha Smith
Director
samantha.smith@aedas.com
Dan Beddow
Director
dan.beddow@aedas.com

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