CIAC Building - Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, 2007

Fat are working with BioRegional-Quintain Ltd (BQL) to deliver the first phase of Middlehaven, a major regeneration scheme for a former industrial docklands in Middlesbrough. The Community in a Cube (CIAC) building includes 80 residential units and commercial or retail tenancies at ground level. The design meets a range of targets, including the aspirations of the masterplan, construction efficiency and providing lifestyle choices for future residents. The BQL One Planet Living principles underpin all aspects of the development, which will meet and exceed the EcoHomes ‘Excellent’ rating. Construction of the £7.5 million building will commence in late 2007.