Finalists Named in North Shore contest
Architects from across the world are waiting with baited breath to find out if they have been shortlisted for a chance to design the family homes at Tees Valley Unlimited's flagship scheme on North Shore at Stockton.
More than 100 entries were received and six finalists hailing from across the globe have been selected. Two practices are from London, together with firms from Liverpool, Italy, Portugal and Germany.
Submissions were judges on the design of the homes and the layout of the buildings on site to take advantage of its south facing position on the banks of the River Tees. It is anticipated that at least 250 family homes will sit on the £300 million project.
Joe Docherty, chief executive of Tees Valley Unlimited: "To achieve this level of interest in North Shore from architects around the world is fantastic. It is a huge vote of confidence in the scheme and Tees Valley.
"The designs for the homes are contemporary, exciting and innovative and they will sit comfortably next to the stunning Infinity Bridge which is already showcasing Stockton around the world."
Shortlisted Designs
K2 Architects, Liverpool - a contemporary house design which is characterised by varying scales of external space
Impromptu Arquitectos, Portugal - an elegant house type based on a series of courtyards, creating some very pleasant viewing spaces
Tasou Associates, London - a unique home that can be extended to grow with the family and featuring extensive rooftop and courtyard gardens
Spine Architects, Germany - houses shaped accordingly to the axis of vision onto the river, promising all rooms with a view
Bertolone Plazzogna, Italy - an original, cleverly designed house type that will open views to the River Tees
Loates-Taylor Shannon Architects, London - an exciting design that provides a neighbourhood encouraging social interaction
The winners will be announced in February
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