Office building on the gateway into Bradford

Initially, the difficult triangular site posed tricky design challenges and planning difficulties, but the team committed to delivering a landmark building that looks to the future whilst acknowledging Bradford’s industrial past.

The resulting modern, self-contained office building makes a bold visual statement, improving the streetscape and public perception of this area on the fringe of Bradford City Centre. It is energy efficient and well insulated. High specification finishes were used internally and externally.

Shire House was awarded Best Commercial Building in the Bradford District Design Awards 2006. However, the true legacy of the building is the way it is inspiring others to see the merits of the location, triggering a wave of regeneration that has increased local land value.