THE BROADGATE CIRCLE
REVITALISATION PROJECT
INTRODUCTION
Proposed view of the Broadgate Circle looking towards 5 Broadgate
The team at British Land and Blackstone, the owners of
Broadgate, are committed to the continued improvement of the
public spaces at Broadgate and the retail and leisure provision.
In summary, working with Arup Associates, our vision is to:
Greatly improve the amenity for those who visit and work
at Broadgate
Provide an enhanced performance space, which will accommodate
the famous ice rink during the winter months, with a diverse range
of activities taking place over the rest of the year
Redesign the performance space to improve sightlines and views
at the lower levels
Create a new destination for restaurants, bars, cafes and
food kiosks
Give the opportunity for more amenities such as new ATMs
within Broadgate
THE BROADGATE CIRCLE
REVITALISATION PROJECT
KEY IMPROVEMENTS
A More Inviting Entrance
and Better Circulation
This is achieved by
opening up the entrance
way from the South.
In addition, wider routes
to enter and exit the
Broadgate Circle are
proposed, including the
route from the Broadgate
Circle to Finsbury Avenue
Square, which will have
a new double width
stairway.
Proposed view facing North from the Octagon
Unblocking Sightlines
By lowering the
performance space at the
centre of the Broadgate
Circle it will enable
direct views into the
performance space at
all levels.
Lowering the stage opens up clear views across the
performance space
Retail and Leisure
Provision
A stronger and more
diverse retail offer
is proposed. Seven
restaurant and retail units
at lower ground level
will be arranged radially
around the performance
space, each with a
dedicated area of outdoor
seating covered by
canopies to allow use of
the seating areas for most
of the year. Aerial view of proposed improvements
Six new kiosks will
be created at ground
level, two of which
form entrances to the
reconfigured first floor
bar restaurant and
terraces.
The basement level
allows a number of
the lower ground units
to spread over two
interconnected levels
and also accommodate
new leisure uses such as
bespoke health and fitness
provision.
View of proposed improvements from lower ground level
THE BROADGATE CIRCLE
REVITALISATION PROJECT
LANDSCAPING AND SUSTAINABILITY
The intention is for the
landscaping to enhance
the distinctiveness of
the Broadgate Circle
structure by installing
carefully selected plant
species, which will
flourish in the urban
setting and complement
the Broadgate Circle
throughout the seasons.
Upper circle
enhance green wall
Terrace gardens
elevated green space
Five new trees
As with all the
development undertaken
at Broadgate,
sustainability is at
the heart of its design,
construction and
ongoing management.
To that end, these
plans are designed
to target a BREEAM
‘Excellent’ certification
on completion, one of
the highest standards for
sustainability.
Seasonal Change
Winter
Green roofs to kiosks
Performance space
flexible landscape
Landscape as a Stage Set - Change of Scenery
Spring
Ice rink - Winter
Summer
Theatre in the round
Autumn
Theatre for screening
Honeysuckle species to grow on upper level trellises
Flexibility maintained
THE BROADGATE CIRCLE
REVITALISATION PROJECT
A NEW ENVIRONMENT
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Proposed view facing north west adjacent to new kiosks
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Upgraded first floor restaurant
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Public entrance
– Wider and more accommodating floor plate
– to ice rink shop, toilets and lift
– Commanding views over performance space
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Kiosks
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– Larger units provide a more diverse offer
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rovides amenity with clear views into the
performance circle from ground level
– Use of glass maximises sight lines across the
Broadgate circle
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Wide stair improves circulation
– Stair aligned with circulation route to
Finsbury Avenue Square
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Lower ground level restaurant units
– Enjoy clear views across the
performance space
Outdoor seating
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Feature canopy
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rotects restaurant visitors from the
elements whilst dining
THE BROADGATE CIRCLE
REVITALISATION PROJECT
A NEW ENVIRONMENT
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Proposed view from bottom of double-width stairway facing south
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Performance space retained
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– Ice rink during winter months
Landscaping enhanced
– Diverse range of activities during rest
of the year
– Improved biodiversity
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Upgraded first floor bar restaurant
Improved outdoor seating on the lower level
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Greatly improved retail offer
– Diverse range of dining experience
– Alfresco seating
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Existing materials retained
– Enhanced and complemented
– Outdoor terraces retained and improved
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Original colonnade structure retained
– A Broadgate landmark
THE BROADGATE CIRCLE
REVITALISATION PROJECT
A NEW ENVIRONMENT
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Proposed view east across new performance space
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Performance space retained
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– Ice rink during winter months
Landscaping enhanced
–D
iverse range of activities during rest
of the year
– Improved biodiversity
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Upgraded first floor bar restaurant
Improved outdoor seating on the lower level
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Greatly improved retail offer
– Diverse range of dining experience
– Alfresco seating
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Existing materials retained
– Enhanced and complemented
– Outdoor terraces retained and improved
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Original colonnade structure retained
– A Broadgate landmark
THE BROADGATE CIRCLE
REVITALISATION PROJECT
TEAM AND PROPOSED TIMETABLE
A highly experienced team have been engaged to
work on this project, all of whom are very familiar
with Broadgate and its importance within the City
of London.
The Team
Architecture: Arup Associates
Structural Engineering: Arup Associates
Building Services Engineering: Arup Associates
Cost Consultant: Sense Cost Consultancy
Development Manager: M3 Consulting
Planning Consultant: DP9
Key Dates
Planning Application submitted: May 2012
Construction commences: Mid 2013
Construction completes: Late 2014
THE BROADGATE CIRCLE
REVITALISATION PROJECT
FEEDBACK
This exhibition is in addition to the City of London’s statutory
consultation, which will run for three weeks following validation
of the planning application. Details of this consultation, and
of the planning application in full, can be found on the City’s
website at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
However we are keen that occupiers and visitors to Broadgate
are given the opportunity to see what is proposed, and until
the end of May, are able to give feedback.
Either fill in a form and leave it in the box provided, or write
to us at broadgatecircle@dp9.co.uk
The information contained here can also be viewed with
the Development News section of the Broadgate website
www.broadgate.co.uk where feedback can also be given.
Broadgate is a unique environment within the City of London
and one that we aim to keep improving for the people who
work here, as well as those who visit.
With the development of 5 Broadgate, the refurbishment of 199
Bishopsgate, the new estate signage and graphics that have been
introduced, and the opening of the Broadgate Welcome Centre,
the proposed revitalisation of the Broadgate Circle is another
way in which we are investing in the future of Broadgate.