Architect BDP has won a RIBA competition to transform Rochdale town centre
Architect BDP has won a RIBA competition to transform Rochdale town centre, seeing off a strong shortlist which included Adam Khan Architects, Atkins, Bauman Lyons and Land Use Consultants.
The competition was launched to improve the look of the town centre and better connect the two sides of the River Roch, following plans to reopen it.
BDP鈥檚 winning design features glass viewing platforms to allow visitors to see the exposed bridges in more detail as well as extensive greenery around the site.
Alan Davies, architect director at BDP, said: 鈥樷�橶e are delighted to be selected and look forward to working with Rochdale Council to develop our winning proposals for the town. The town鈥檚 centre has great character which our designs aim to enhance.
鈥淭he plan also sets out to create a high quality environment which is responsive to both the wealth of historic buildings and the town鈥檚 medieval bridge, which will be uncovered and repaired as part of the river鈥檚 reopening. Also integral to our design concept is the interpretation of Rochdale鈥檚 rich history as a centre of textile manufacture, radical politics and the co-operative movement.鈥�
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