Brick Works
Series
Join us for our next highly informative Brick Works evening, offering practitioners and clay brick enthusiasts the opportunity to explore examples of contemporary brick architecture and to network with peers.
The relaxed atmosphere will be complemented by refreshments and ample time for discussions with presenters and other attendees.
Speaker Lineup
The Junction
The Junction, located in Leeds and delivered for City Developments Limited, is a landmark Build to Rent (BtR) development comprising 665 apartments set around a publicly accessible elevated park atop the historic Monk Bridge viaduct. Designed and led by CJCT, the scheme transforms a once-overlooked Victorian structure into a defining feature, integrating commercial space and unique public realm into the city’s fabric. The development realises the viaduct’s potential, converting it into a high-line-style linear park that connects with the broader Wellington Place masterplan, extending the city south and west and breathing life into a former industrial area.
The scheme comprises five distinct buildings ranging from 10 to 22 storeys, each featuring tailored amenities including communal lounges and private dining areas. Sustainability and buildability were embedded from the outset, with early adoption of BIM and local contractor engagement shaping a high-quality, phased delivery. The scheme not only unlocked the site’s viability but also catalysed further investment, with adjacent sites now supporting over 960 additional homes.
Praised by Leeds City Council as “the most exciting scheme to be brought before this committee in my 30 years as chair,” The Junction has rapidly become a vibrant residential hub and a celebrated example of heritage-led placemaking. The project has garnered multiple industry recognitions and stands as a model for innovative, community-focused urban renewal.
Skinner Street
The nearly completed Skinner Street development in Leeds introduces a distinctive addition to the city’s skyline. However, its unconventional façade presented several challenges in designing an effective masonry support system.
In her presentation, Sara will outline Leviat’s initial approach to the project and the development of an optimal brick support strategy. She will address key complexities, including the curved façade and how the support system was adapted to accommodate its geometry. Additional topics include the treatment of projecting masonry over the suspended link section, managing pipe penetrations near the slab edge, and integrating the support system within the building’s slim structural profile.
Globe Point
Globe Point is a distinctive flat iron building marking the gateway to Leeds’ Temple district. Offering five floors of next-generation, flexible workspace, it has been recognised with a BREEAM Excellent rating, WiredScore Platinum and a NABERS 4.5 rating.
Responding to a complex site, its crafted brick form references Leeds’ first flat iron building while meeting the city with confidence and character. A vibrant café kitchen and lounge activate the ground floor, creating a social hub close to the station. With generous terraces and panoramic views, Globe Point delivers high-performance architecture that is both environmentally responsible and deeply rooted in place.