Assembly Bristol is a £150m mixed-use scheme encompassing office space, public realm, shops, restaurants and cafes on the site of the now demolished 1970s office building that was once the HQ of Clerical Medical.
The site borders Temple Quay, the Floating Harbour and Narrow Plain and was bought by AXA IM – Real Assets, on behalf of a fund it manages, in 2015.
Architect Allford Hall Monaghan Morris has drawn up plans for the site which will consist of three main blocks with expressed steelwork characterising the design.
The largest known as building A will offer 180,000 sq ft and is expected to complete by 2018. Detailed design and the planning process for the second and third buildings that make up the masterplan will be reviewed to fit emerging occupier demand.
Designs feature express painted steelwork on both the exterior and interior of the buildings
In line with AXA IM – Real Assets’ global portfolio, the development is targeted to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating, WELL certification and a Platinum Wired Score, demonstrating not only the building’s high sustainability but also the creation of a healthy, technology enabled workplace supporting the productivity and wellbeing of the occupiers.
Harry Badham, UK Head of Development at AXA IM – Real Assets,said: “This is the next stage of this exciting concept for both us, our clients, and for Bristol City Centre. We are working with a professional team to bring forward the vision for this site, which we believe has the potential to provide businesses with an environment that offers the opportunity to attract leading talent, whilst also ensuring that it fits seamlessly into Bristol’s city centre.
“Our aim is to be on site to deliver the first of the three buildings during 2017 and we look forward to sharing our plans for the rest of the scheme in due course.”
