“St Paul’s Square is at the heart of Liverpool’s commercial renaissance,” says Jim Gill, chief executive of urban regeneration company Liverpool Vision.

Our scheme for Liverpool's Central Business District is helping restore life to a neglected corner of the city. As part of the wider masterplan for the area, our contribution includes the design of three commercial buildings, 50 residential units, a 400-space car park and a new public square.

Fundamental to our approach is a commitment to providing Liverpool with buildings that complement the city's built heritage. We set out to understand the local vernacular in order to reference the strong architectural language that underpins so many of the city's buildings.