We provided civil and structural engineering services for the redevelopment of Market Square, Castle Street and Green Market in the heart of Carlisle, aiming to transform the heart of the city into a greener and more vibrant place.
Mixed Use Regeneration - The North, England
Our role on this project was to provide civil and structural engineering services for the redevelopment of Market Square, Castle Street and Green Market in the heart of Carlisle, aiming to transform the heart of the city into a greener and more vibrant place.
The project formed the second phase of the wider Southern Gateway scheme for Carlisle City's £100 million regeneration. Backed by national funding including the UK Government’s Towns Fund, Future High Streets Fund, UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, the coordinated regeneration programme supports long-term growth, sustainability and high street renewal, while shaping a Carlisle city centre fit for the future.
The project involved the remodelling of 6000-square-meters of space, to generate a more appealing area for the city centre. The regenerated space comprises a stage for live performances, as well as incorporating greenery via trees and planting zones. It also includes the relocation of a War Memorial to a more prominent location, at the request of the Royal British Legion. The focus was also on completing Market Square with new paving and street furniture while enhancing Greenmarket and Castle Street. Unique natural stone features and greenery aimed to transform Greenmarket into an inviting event space, adding charm to the city centre.
Curtins provided engineering support for pavement construction, drainage engineering, Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDs) rain gardens, incorporating tree cells within landscaping zones, using a mix of high-quality natural stone paving and additional greenery. With careful review of existing special constraints and vehicle loading and tracking desires, Curtins were able to ‘engineer’ the space to be suitable for multifunctional space, whilst maintaining key facilities and service space as needed for a thriving city centre location.
Developing a public realm urban scheme within the constraints of an active city centre location
Early coordination and iterative design project
Transformative space in the heart of the city centre
Nominated for 3 awards (2 Landscape, 1 Highway)
Relocated the war memorial to a more prominent location
“We had the pleasure of working with the Curtins based in Kendal as part of the design and build team for both the Devonshire Street project and the Market Square & Greenmarket project, both integral to a wider programme of significant city regeneration in Carlisle. From the outset, their approach was exemplary. Communication was open, transparent, and timely, which made it easy to discuss project aspirations and scope with confidence. They were always accessible and responsive, ensuring that engagement was proactive throughout every stage. The quality of their designs was outstanding, balancing innovation with sensitivity to the historic context of the city. This commitment to excellence is reflected in the recent award for the Devonshire Street project, which celebrates the design and the use of new approaches to address long-standing historic challenges. Their professionalism, collaborative spirit, and ability to deliver high-quality solutions have been instrumental in the success of these projects.”
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We provided civil and structural engineering services for the redevelopment of Market Square, Castle Street and Green Market in the heart of Carlisle, aiming to transform the heart of the city into a greener and more vibrant place.
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