Park Hill Phase 2

Refurbishment of an iconic Grade II* Listed estate in Sheffield.

Park Hill is a grade 11* listed brutalist housing scheme in Sheffield, containing 1000 homes, it is Europe’s largest listed building. Urban Splash took on its regeneration in 2004. It’s exposed concrete frame: a significant aspect of its listing; is also a cold bridge. Low floor-to-ceiling heights present another challenge to its retrofit. A thermal model created by our consultant Greengauge informed us where to add insulation most effectively. Each room has an insulated floor and ceiling to achieve the best thermal performance. Externally coloured, insulated render panels cover concrete elements. Our approach was to retain as much of the existing fabric as possible and upgrade it to the highest achievable standards. Bricks have been cleaned, mortar retained, and party walls upgraded acoustically.

“What Mikhail Riches have done is nothing short of magnificent. They have approached the project like cultural archaeologists, scratching the surface to uncover the positive community spirit.”

Leanne Cloudsdale, Park Hill Resident

Letter to the AJ (January 2023)

“What Mikhail Riches have done is nothing short of magnificent. They have approached the project like cultural archaeologists, scratching the surface to uncover the positive community spirit.”

Leanne Cloudsdale, Park Hill Resident

Letter to the AJ (January 2023)

Project:

Park Hill Phase 2

Client:

Urban Splash

Tenure:

195 homes for private sale/rent & 2500m2 commercial space

Density:

124 dwellings/ha

Images:

Tim Crocker

Awards:

Housing Design Award 2023 – ‘Overall Winner’ |AJ Retrofit Awards 2023 – ‘Retrofit of the Year’, Housing & Listed Building Over £5M Winner |Planning Award 2022 |RTPI Yorkshire Award 2022 (Excellence in Planning) |Sheffield Design Award 2022 |Shortlisted for an AJ Award 2022 (Refurb)

Team:

Austin Smith Lord, Broadfield Project Management, Civic Engineers, Beechfield, Greengauge Building Energy Consultants

Project:

Park Hill Phase 2

Client:

Urban Splash

Tenure:

195 homes for private sale/rent & 2500m2 commercial space

Density:

124 dwellings/ha

Images:

Tim Crocker

Awards:

Housing Design Award 2023 – ‘Overall Winner’ |AJ Retrofit Awards 2023 – ‘Retrofit of the Year’, Housing & Listed Building Over £5M Winner |Planning Award 2022 |RTPI Yorkshire Award 2022 (Excellence in Planning) |Sheffield Design Award 2022 |Shortlisted for an AJ Award 2022 (Refurb)

Team:

Austin Smith Lord, Broadfield Project Management, Civic Engineers, Beechfield, Greengauge Building Energy Consultants