Broadcasting Tower, Leeds Explained

Broadcasting Tower
Start Date:2008
Completion Date:2009
Roof:70m (230feet)
Building Type:Student accommodation in Leeds
Status:Complete
Location:Woodhouse Lane, Leeds
Coordinates:53.8058°N -1.5479°W
Structural Engineer:Halcrow Group
Architect:Feilden Clegg Bradley
Owner:Downing
Website:broadcastingtower.com

Broadcasting Tower is a university building in Broadcasting Place in Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, England. Adjacent to other university buildings, it forms part of Leeds Beckett University; it houses the Faculty of Arts, Environment and Technology, while the main tower section consists of student flats.[1] It was designed by Stirling Prize-winning architects Feilden Clegg Bradley. It is clad in COR-TEN weathering steel, which has given it the rust-like appearance it is known for.

The owners, Unite, are one of the UK's largest operators of purpose-built student accommodation. They provide accommodation for over 46,000 students in 133 properties across 28 of the UK's university cities. From September 2016 the accommodation space within Broadcasting Tower will be solely for Leeds Beckett University students.[2]

In June 2010, Broadcasting Place was the recipient of the 2010 Best Tall Building in the World award by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: BBC. Leeds Met University tower voted 'world's best'. 5 March 2011. 22 October 2010.
  2. Web site: Home. www.unite-group.co.uk. 2 December 2015.
  3. Web site: CTBUH 9th Annual Awards, 2010 . Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat . 15 June 2007 .