First Image Unveiled of 50+-Storey Liverpool Skyscraper
Developers KEIE and Beetham reveal a first look at their £1bn residential scheme, set to reshape Liverpool’s skyline.
Image of KEIE and Beetham development at the King Edward site in LIverpool
Developers KEIE and Beetham have released the first image of their ambitious £1bn development near Liverpool’s waterfront, which will feature ten towers and a 50+-storey skyscraper—set to become the tallest building in the city’s history.
The project, located on the King Edward Industrial Estate within the Liverpool Waters footprint, will deliver 1,200 apartments and push Liverpool’s high-rise record beyond its current 40-storey limit.
Hugh Frost of Beetham said:
“The image of the £1bn development, viewed from the Wirral shoreline, illustrates the scale of the project team’s ambition. Our thinking will continue to evolve as we head towards a Q3 submission for our masterplan, but this image lets the market know that we are intent on delivering a scheme of international significance.”
The newly released CGI, created for scheme architects Brock Carmichael, has been produced for a major investor presentation at MIPIM, the global property conference in Cannes this March.
Hugh added:
“We are briefing a select group of guests at MIPIM at a private event and have invited delegates from across the global property market. Our ambition is capturing people’s imagination, and we will continue to drive the scheme forward at pace.”
The image reflects an effort to push the boundaries of Liverpool’s tall buildings zone, says project architect Chris Bolland of Brock Carmichael:
“What you see here shows our confidence that going beyond 50 storeys is achievable and desirable and our discussions to date with the city council have been highly constructive.”
The project team remains on track to submit a detailed planning application before Easter for a 26-storey ‘pathfinder’ tower, which will anchor the northwest corner of the eight-acre development zone.
Planning consultancy Pegasus Group’s Liverpool office is advising on the project, while Infinite 3D produced the CGI.
