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24/09/2020
Significant Progress Made On Wolverhampton's i9 Development
Contractor Graham has made significant progress on Wolverhampton's i9 office development.
The company has already installed the pre-cast concrete columns and floor slabs, with just the roof level structure to be put in place on the six-storey building.
The development has already become a prominent feature of the city centre’s skyline and once the frame is finished in the coming weeks work will begin on adding the brick-faced, pre-cast external facade.
i9 is set in the heart of the City of Wolverhampton Interchange and emerged as a scheme following the success of the award-winning i10 complex on the opposite side of Railway Drive.
The finished building will provide up to 52,000 sq ft of stunning Grade A office space, has potential for 5,600 sq ft of leisure space for restaurants, and is planned for completion in summer 2021.
It is the next step in developing a thriving commercial quarter at the heart of Wolverhampton Interchange - bringing further investment and jobs to the city.
City of Wolverhampton Council and leading property developer, Ion, selected Glenn Howells Architects' design for i9 as the winner from a strong field of ten UK leading architects and urban design practices in a national design competition.
Councillor Stephen Simkins, Cabinet Member for City Economy, said: "Wolverhampton Business Week is currently focusing on the major projects and plans we have in the City of Wolverhampton.
"i9 is somewhat symbolic of the current climate where we are aiming to relight our city after being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"This fantastic development will help us stimulate economic growth in the city, bringing hundreds of jobs and much-needed opportunities for local people in our recovery from the current crisis.
"As well as helping get Wolverhampton back on its feet, it is another step towards our aspirations of creating a commercial district in this area of the city centre."
The design has drawn influence from Wolverhampton’s family of red-brick Victorian buildings.
It is set to house restaurants within the ground floor of the building as well as a rooftop amenity space, with panoramic views towards the city centre conservation area and Interchange.
The company has already installed the pre-cast concrete columns and floor slabs, with just the roof level structure to be put in place on the six-storey building.
The development has already become a prominent feature of the city centre’s skyline and once the frame is finished in the coming weeks work will begin on adding the brick-faced, pre-cast external facade.
i9 is set in the heart of the City of Wolverhampton Interchange and emerged as a scheme following the success of the award-winning i10 complex on the opposite side of Railway Drive.
The finished building will provide up to 52,000 sq ft of stunning Grade A office space, has potential for 5,600 sq ft of leisure space for restaurants, and is planned for completion in summer 2021.
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It is the next step in developing a thriving commercial quarter at the heart of Wolverhampton Interchange - bringing further investment and jobs to the city.
City of Wolverhampton Council and leading property developer, Ion, selected Glenn Howells Architects' design for i9 as the winner from a strong field of ten UK leading architects and urban design practices in a national design competition.
Councillor Stephen Simkins, Cabinet Member for City Economy, said: "Wolverhampton Business Week is currently focusing on the major projects and plans we have in the City of Wolverhampton.
"i9 is somewhat symbolic of the current climate where we are aiming to relight our city after being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"This fantastic development will help us stimulate economic growth in the city, bringing hundreds of jobs and much-needed opportunities for local people in our recovery from the current crisis.
"As well as helping get Wolverhampton back on its feet, it is another step towards our aspirations of creating a commercial district in this area of the city centre."
The design has drawn influence from Wolverhampton’s family of red-brick Victorian buildings.
It is set to house restaurants within the ground floor of the building as well as a rooftop amenity space, with panoramic views towards the city centre conservation area and Interchange.
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