Corkfield at Edgbaston is a mixed-use development in Birmingham, England, for PATRIZIA, created in partnership with the neighboring Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC).
Designing a new structure next to a sports stadium that attracts tens of thousands of people yearly is one challenge. But to succeed as a multi-use destination, the development needed to attract both visitors and prospective tenants, meet the client’s ESG and sustainability goals, and become a partner within the community and the larger area.
PATRIZIA selected Arcadis to design, project manage, and cost manage Corkfield, a 375-unit multi-story structure beside Edgbaston Stadium, for a diverse demographic amid Birmingham’s housing shortage.
In January 2021, the project began on site with the main contractor, Winvic. Recognizing that tenant requirements had changed post-pandemic, the team worked with the local council to introduce 127 balconies to the scheme, providing additional private amenity space to complement the communal amenities.
Corkfield has been recognized for its positive impact on the city of Birmingham by delivering long-lasting social value, which is a key part of PATRIZIA’s approach to ESG and sustainability.
The project has created numerous job opportunities for unemployed residents, earning Winvic a community enrichment award for boosting employment. Job fairs, tours of the project site, and work placements were also organized to introduce career paths in construction to local students interested in STEM.
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