Wyre Way

19 May, 2010. Article from the  AJ.

Liverpool’s Studio Three Architects and BCA Landscape has bagged the £1.6 million project to transform Wyre’s waterfront

The team pipped fellow finalists LDA Design with Softroom Architecture (see AJ 07.05.10) to land the CABE-backed Sea Change scheme in Lancashire..

Councillor Barry Birch, Economy Portfolio Holder for Wyre Borough Council, said: ‘Although each team was asked to outline some concepts for the purposes of the interviews, we are delighted that BCA Landscapes will be coming to Wyre with no preconceived ideas.

‘Throughout the process they have shown a determination to engage with the people of Cleveleys and Fleetwood, which will give residents a real sense of ownership.’

Mushtaq Saleri of Studio Three (practice pictured) said: ‘We see this as a starting point for this part of Fleetwood… putting down a quality marker which could lead to further investment. We are thrilled to have come through such a well-respected field of internationally renowned architects.’

A public consultation will then be carried out before construction on the £1.7m project begins in autumn.

Sketch Development

Some feedback from one of the public engagement days held in Marine Hall and The Mount.

Work in Progress

Curved precast concrete walls

Lighthouse Walk