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This exciting new development at 33 storeys will provide another skyscraper to add to the city's skyline. Assael Architecture Ltd have been announced as the winners of a design competition managed by RIBA which saw saw Assael selected over 72 leading international architects from the UK and Europe including Ian Simpson, Marks Barfield, Carey Jones and Stephenson Bell.

Assael's website states: 'The 2.5-hectare competition site overlooks the Leeds to Liverpool Canal and the River Aire and is situated at a prominent gateway into Leeds City Centre, close to the main station.

Assael's winning scheme consists of over 833* apartments and integrates a mix of uses including offices, restaurants and shops with a large open piazza facing the canal.

Managing Director of Assael Architecture, John Assael said, "We are very pleased to have won this scheme in the face of such strong national and international competition. Leeds is rapidly establishing itself as a home of innovative architectural design and are honoured to have won."

The design comprises a series of cascading buildings generating views of both the canal and the river from most apartments. The form of the buildings have been orientated to maximise sunlight penetration to the riverside and winter gardens are provided to the south elevations to deal with acoustic issues caused by the railway. The strategic gateway to the City is land marked with a tall building to signal the area and the proposal focuses on a large public riverside space, which incorporates Leeds City Council's plans for a new pedestrian bridge crossing the river and canal.

Russell Pedley, Director of Assael said, "We carried out a thorough urban design analysis which helped to evolve the concept, we are delighted this has been recognised by the judges and we will enjoy working with Harrow Estates and Leeds City Council to achieve their aspirations for this significant site.'

* The planning application now puts this development at 33 storey's and 833 apartments.

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