AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets has submitted a planning application to Bristol City Council for the overall masterplan and first building (“Building A”) for its Assembly Bristol regeneration project.

In the heart of the Temple Quarter on the floating harbour, the new masterplan will see the creation of 300,000 sq ft of mixed use across three buildings and public spaces. Alongside the work environment, extensive waterside spaces, rooftop gardens and a mix of indoor and outdoor amenities will link directly between Temple Meads Station, the historic City Centre and the retail area at Cabot Circus.

Harry Badham, UK Head of Development at AXA IM - Real Assets, said: “This is the next stage of this exciting concept for both us, our clients, and for Bristol City Centre. Our aim is to be on site to deliver the first of the three buildings during 2017 and we look forward to sharing our plans for the rest of the scheme in due course.”

Building A will be 180,000 sq ft of flexible workspace, designed with staff needs and productivity at its core, incorporating open table windows, external terraces and prominent interconnectingstaircases, fronted by a major new landscaped square and garden joining the waterfront.

It is expected to complete by 2018. Detailed design and the planning process for the second and third buildings that make up the masterplan will be reviewed to fit emerging occupier demand.