21/03/2011
Striking images taken at sunset from the seventh floor of the first residential building currently being built at the £200m RiversideOne development on Middlehaven docks show some of Middlesbrough’s iconic structures from stunning new perspectives.
Yarm-based photographer Kirstie Handley – who has been commissioned to document the construction of CIAC (Community in a Cube) at the development – took the shots to show potential residents the superb views that will be available from apartments.
To the north west of CIAC, Kirstie has captured the £70m Middlesbrough College building and world famous transporter bridge; to the north east, Anish Kapoor’s Temenos sculpture and the Riverside Stadium and to the south, the town centre’s skyline.
The full series of Kirstie’s remarkable CIAC-based pictures are available to view on the RiversideOne blog www.riverside-one/blog.
Pete Halsall, managing director of RiversideOne developer BioRegional Quintain, said: “These superb images don’t just show how great the views are from CIAC, they also show how Middlehaven is rapidly becoming a futuristic new district of the town.
“We always knew the views were going to be good, but we didn’t expect them to be as fantastic as this. Kirstie has expertly captured the proud icons of Middlesbrough’s heritage and its exciting future in her shots and we are absolutely thrilled that she was able to do so from our building.
“With construction of CIAC progressing rapidly we will soon be installing the duplex penthouses we call ‘Skyhomes’ as the eighth and ninth floors of the building which will provide further outstanding vistas.”
The building of CIAC is well underway. Once complete it will be nine storeys high and comprise 80 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and ‘Skyhomes’ penthouses. Properties are priced from £79,995 to £199,995 and the first residents are expected to be able to move in this autumn.
Commenting on the images, Kirstie said: “Middlehaven has a very special light, especially at sunset when I took the shots, and the various iconic structures visible from CIAC bask beautifully in it.
“I have photographed at many different locations but this place creates a palpable feeling of excitement and expectation because I am witnessing the vision of RiversideOne fast becoming a reality.
“CIAC has given me an entirely different perspective on Middlesbrough and the muscular beauty of its industrial landscape. I hope these images help people see just how amazing the views will be from CIAC and what an extraordinary place RiversideOne is going to be to live.”
RiversideOne is completely transforming Middlehaven docks and will provide Middlesbrough with a vibrant new district in which people will live, work and relax. Once complete, it will comprise 750 homes, Grade A offices, prime retail units, a hotel and public events space.