Verse shortlisted at AT Awards

One of our most recent standout residential projects for Crossmark Developments has earned a place on the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists AT Awards shortlist.

This award recognises the outstanding contributions of Architectural Technology practices and professionals to the built environment.

Shortlisted in the large to mega category, Verse demonstrates how embracing modern methods of construction (MMC) and prefabrication can achieve a model of sustainable urban living, combining innovative design and robust construction. This project highlights the potential of modern construction methods when applied thoughtfully, creating spaces that meet today’s needs while being adaptable for the future.

Verse is a high-quality, high-rise, build-to-rent residential building comprising 152 residential apartments, including 48 studios, 66 one-bedroom apartments and 38 two-bedroom apartments distributed through 6, 7 and 16-storey interconnecting blocks surrounding a central courtyard.

The building presents a distinctive identity and aesthetic, responding to the materiality of the area without imitating the existing buildings within the conservation area. Its design takes into consideration the historical and architectural character and is seen as a benefit for the local community.

The massing of the scheme is a direct response to the context of the urban environment. As the building recedes from Charles Street, it increases in height. The increased height responds and reflects the emerging hierarchy of the city centre redevelopment, complimenting the recent developments such as Bridge Street Exchange and Tŷ Admiral to form a cohesive family of tall buildings.

A residential block with a difference, Verse is one of the first build-to-rent developments of its kind in Cardiff.

You can read about the project in more detail here: www.rioarchitects.com/project/verse-cardiff/