The AJ100 practices designs for Phoenix Yard, on a site opposite SBS Architects Digbeth coach station, have been drawn-up for car dealer turned-property developer Hartwell.AHMM says the project, named after the former Phoenix ironworks on the site, will create a new gateway to Digbeth by revitalising what is an underused brownfield site used as carparking.The proposal includes 240 homes, shops and new public realm, including landscaped areas bounded by Coventry Street, Oxford Street, Meriden Street and Digbeth High Street.AdvertisementThe scheme will also deliver 24,200m2 of media and educational workspace to support the under-construction future home of the BBC in the West Midlands. This is being built at the nearby former Typhoo Tea factory in Digbeth, designed by Howells.The project team says the scheme will contribute to emerging development in the east side of Birmingham, including Lendleases 1.9 billion Smithfield masterplan and Grimshaws under-construction HS2 station at Curzon Street.Hartwell and AHMM say the development is targeting BREEAM Excellent, WELL certification, WiredScore Platinum, SmartScore, NABERS and a minimum 10 per cent biodiversity net gain.A public consultation on the proposals runs until 31 March while aplanning application is due to be submitted in May.Current site viewAdvertisement