TODD Architects has won planning permission for Bedford Yard, an aparthotel in the heart of Belfast City centre, opposite the BBC's HQ on Ormeau Avenue.
By refurbishing a vacant four-storey red brick former warehouse and adding a newbuild structure behind, the development will deliver a 132-room aparthotel with views across the city and approximately 10,000sq ft of office space.
Working with client Andras House Ltd, a property development and hospitality company based in Belfast, TODD's design for the aparthotel will add a new high-rise building to Belfast's commercial core whilst securing and enhancing the appearance of the Victorian terrace that sits within the city's historic Linen Conservation Area.
“The scheme will breathe life back into the historic frontage on Bedford Street, blending the modern design of the aparthotel with the traditional features in the existing terrace,” said Andrew Murray at TODD Architects
The refurbishment and transformation of the Victorian linen warehouse will create two new ground floor restaurants with Grade A office accommodation above.
An open-air courtyard will be located between the existing terrace and proposed aparthotel, accessed through a gated opening that harks back to the traditional Belfast ‘entries'.
The 13-storey aparthotel will offer panoramic views of the city from the upper floors, over the City Hall, Gasworks, Dublin Road and through to the Belfast Hills.