PLATFORM_ Sheffield, a 335-apartment build-to-rent development, has celebrated topping out and the completion of the first show apartment
PLATFORM Sheffield, the 335- apartment build-to-rent (BTR) development located in Sheffield city centre, has celebrated topping out on the overall development and completion of the first show apartment, ahead of the scheduled completion of the development in June 2023.
The development brings 355 apartments to Sheffield’s city centre
The six, seven and fourteen-storey BTR development will be integrated into the city centre via a new public walkway along the Porter Brook.
PLATFORM Sheffield includes 179 one-bedroom, 89 two-bedroom and 17 three-bedroom apartments, car parking, covered cycle storage, and two commercial spaces totalling 7,650 sq ft.
Shared social spaces for residents will include three roof terraces on levels 7, 12 and 13, a residents’ lounge, private dining room and a gym.
Winvic is undertaking various fit out works such as the installation of skirting boards, kitchen units and sanitaryware
The first wrap surrounding the towers will be taken down in early November and the remainder of the brick façade will be revealed in the New Year when its construction has concluded.
The brickwork façade – comprising three types of brick, built with projecting piers and header features to be in keeping with the area – is well underway on Block C and has recently begun on blocks A and B.
Internally in blocks A and B, internal partition walls are being erected and numerous mechanical and electrical works are being undertaken.
Topping out was celebrated at a progress showcase of PLATFORM Sheffield
Winvic recently welcomed guests to the Sylvester Street development to showcase progress, such as the completed show apartment.
PLATFORM Sheffield will open to prospective residents in early 2023.
Guests also had the chance to enjoy the breath-taking views of the city and beyond from the highest point of the building at level 14.
Attendees and members of the site team to sign a horizontal steel beam installed in one of the seventh-floor apartments as a permanent acknowledgement of the teamwork that has gone into constructing the 335 apartments.
Making use of an underutilised site in the city centre
Mark Jones, director of Multi-room at Winvic, commented: “Project milestones are important to our teams and clients alike, and in getting together we were able to celebrate our one team approach by signing a horizontal steel beam.
“Completion of the first apartment is a significant point in the contract as it sets the benchmark of the quality we will deliver. Throughout our projects with PLATFORM_, we have shared the same vision and a collaborative approach to iterate and improve the design guide to enhance the smooth operation of the building once complete.”
Matt Willcock, development director at PLATFORM_, added: “We’re delighted to achieve these key development milestones at PLATFORM Sheffield. We have built a strong working relationship with Winvic and the progress made is testament to our collaborative approach.
“This city centre site was vacant for over ten years, so we are particularly pleased to be able to bring it back into use to provide much needed rental accommodation for Sheffield. We are excited about launching this building in 2023 and setting new standards for both service and apartment quality for our new residents.”
