We’re thrilled to share of our recent planning approval for Colmore Row. GPAD have been working collaboratively with Marlborough Property Company and V7 to develop a best-in-class office restoration in the heart of Birmingham’s Colmore and Environs Conservation Area. Forming part of the Snow Hill Masterplan and wider regeneration for Birmingham City, the sensitive retrofit will deliver a highly sustainable, people focused workspace, that celebrates the unique history of the site and surroundings.

Built in 1917, the Portland stone exterior to this Edwardian Neo-Baroque style building will undergo a light refurbishment to bring it back to its former glory. The proposals consolidate and retrofit the existing non-designated heritage building to reinvigorate key architectural features that contribute to its longstanding significance and character. The thoughtful restoration and extension have been designed to integrate seamlessly into the historical landscape while achieving exemplary sustainable credentials.

“As a strength-based organisation, V7 know the importance of teamwork, especially in development management of the UK’s office sector as we strive to retain existing buildings but still refurbish them with one eye on ESG and the other on viability for our clients. The team we have appointed to design and rebuild 90 Colmore Row is a diverse senior team fully committed to our vision for the project illustrating leadership through expertise in their respective disciplines. When dealing with the redevelopment of any existing building, no one member of the team can have all the answers as there is a journey of discovery through feasibility, strip out and surveys. The key is remaining positive and solving the problems presented by the physical building and stakeholders – something this team has done from day one and is doing at every Design Team Meeting and Inspection. People – the reason I love what I do in Real Estate!”

– Zak Veasey, Director V7

Read more about Colmore Row on our project page here.