Top architect reveals dream vision for Liverpool’s Mann Island

Jun 26 2008 by Tony McDonough, Liverpool Daily Post

A NEW model revealing the plans for one of Liverpool’s emerging waterfront landmarks is the centrepiece of a major exhibition at the Renew Rooms, in Wood Street, that opens this week.

The Making of Mann Island tells the story of how architects at Broadway Malyan addressed the challenges of creating inno-vative contemporary build-ings in the heart of Liver-pool’s World Heritage Site.

The four-week exhibition will give the public a chance to see what the completed scheme will look like and understand more about how Liverpool-trained lead architect, Matt Brook, and his team set about designing the unique development which is positioned between the Three Graces and the Grade 1 Listed Albert Dock complex.

Mr Brook said: “This was a dream commission for myself and Broadway Malyan. This is a unique site that required a sensitive and bespoke design solution. Buildings are like people – they form relationships. New buildings must respect their neighbours; they must live with them and not compete against them.”

The Making of Mann Island will be open until July 25, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, at RENEW Rooms, 82, Wood Street.