Brabazon Food Store, Office and Multi-Storey Car Park

Name: One Darnley Road
Price range: $

Bristol, UK

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project overview

Supporting Brabazon to grow into a place where life comes together

We are supporting our client, YTL Developments, in the ongoing design of this vibrant new neighbourhood in North Bristol combining commercial, entertainment and residential spaces.

Our involvement began with the design of Brabazon, a Grade A office building, which will provide high quality workspace alongside a new station ticket office and cafe, all integrated with public spaces and transport connections.

This new project forms the next stage of development and includes an office building, food store, public realm and multi-storey car park (MSCP).

Positioned along Runway Avenue and the A38, the development will help to create a sense of arrival into Brabazon. Together with a new public square, public transport links, cycle paths and car parking, it will provide an arrival point, representing a significant next step in shaping the new Brabazon community.

the site

Driving growth and connectivity

Located along the eastern boundary of Brabazon, the scheme brings together three key elements: a 2,900 sqm supermarket, 16,250 sqm of premium Grade A office space, and a 1,640-space MSCP.

These are linked by a well-integrated public realm and excellent transport connections, improving accessibility for residents, workers and visitors alike.

By combining a supermarket, office space and parking in one place, the scheme makes optimum use of the site. Just as importantly, it helps create a connected and welcoming gateway that reflects Brabazon’s identity and sets the tone for its future.”

Adam Spall

Regional Director and Project Lead

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office building

Landmark offices on an important gateway site

Our design reflects the changing needs of modern businesses, offering generous and flexible layouts that can be easily adapted to suit a wide range of uses. At a time when very little new Grade A office space is being delivered in Bristol, Brabazon aims to help meet this growing demand.

A range of amenities will be available within the office building, including a south-west facing rooftop clubhouse and terrace – a space designed for entertaining, relaxing and connecting. Facilities to support active and sustainable travel, such as a large cycle workshop, secure bike storage and high quality end-of-trip amenities, will also be included.

The building will offer 175,000 sq ft of high quality office space, with flexible floorplates of up to 22,400 sq ft and capacity for around 1,200 people. It is designed to meet the highest standards in sustainability and connectivity, targeting EPC A, BREEAM Outstanding, NABERS 5 and WiredScore Platinum.

food store

A new flagship Waitrose store

Waitrose’s first new full-line supermarket in seven years forms the base of a landmark mixed use building. Locating six floors of offices above a 20,000 sq ft open-plan store required innovative solutions to maintain a completely clear retail space, free from lifts, risers and staircases.

Through close coordination, we delivered efficient 22,000 sq ft office floorplates, designed for flexibility and capable of subdivision for up to four tenants. We also integrated Waitrose’s operational needs, from servicing and deliveries to 180 surface-level parking spaces and seamless trolley and click & collect access, to create a smooth experience for both shoppers and office users.

public realm

A landscape strategy shaping the experience of Brabazon

Our public realm design will create a network of multi-functional pedestrian priority streets and spaces that are welcoming, connected and engaging.

Public spaces have been designed to accommodate a range of uses, from everyday pedestrian movement to more social and active activities such as a cafe spill-out, outdoor seating and street food markets.

The orientation and scale of new streets has been carefully considered to create a ground level experience that feels safe, open and comfortable throughout the year.

The main square provides a welcoming ‘landing’ for pedestrians from City Walk East, narrowing at the entrance and opening into a spacious area. Paving textures echo airport runway graphics, guiding movement through the space. Cycle parking is nearby and an active frontage with outdoor seating creates a lively social hub.

Our landscape design will establish a strong framework for future growth at Brabazon, while ensuring the neighbourhood offers an enjoyable, accessible and distinctive experience for everyone who lives, works or visits.

multi-storey car park

Supporting the demands of a growing neighbourhood

The multi-storey car park features a brightly coloured glazed staircase on the north-west corner acts as both a visual landmark and an invitation to use the stairs, offering a playful and welcoming route for those arriving by car.

The cladding design subtly references the site's aviation heritage. Inspired by the form of a paper aeroplane, the folded panels and directional colour treatments create a dynamic, two-tone effect that changes as people move around the building.

Placing the MSCP above the Waitrose parking makes efficient use of the site while providing much-needed capacity to support the wider Brabazon development and the new arena.

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