New HQ is shaping up

Aug 22 2008 by David Holmes, Chester Chronicle

New HQ is shaping up

THIS is the first aerial view of what is set to become Chester’s most iconic building.

The picture – taken by The Chronicle from a helicopter – shows the former Cheshire police HQ site being transformed by an £80m doughnut-shaped steel structure enjoying magnificent views over The Roodee.

With 250,000 sq ft of office space, the development will also feature a luxury hotel with signature restaurants and a range of apartments and penthouses built around a central piazza.

The residential aspect of the project will feature one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with penthouses taking centre stage.

The apartments will boast extensive glazing throughout to make the most of the views. Cutting-edge technology will include “wet” panel widescreen TV in the bathrooms, automatic lighting control systems, air conditioning and in-wall vacuum systems.