First look at unusual designs for Malmo Quay site at entrance of Ouseburn

Designs for an eyecatching development on one of the last remaining riverside sites in Newcastle have been released.

The plans for Malmo Quay, close to the Ouseburn, include a viewing platform giving views over the Tyne and come after three internationally-renowned architecture practices won a competition to develop the area.

Paris-based AWP Architects will work with London practices Mikhail Riches Architects and Featherstone Young Architects on the designs for the site, beating practices from Newcastle, London, Edinburgh, Paris and Berlin.

The development will include 60 apartments along with a new home for the Cycle Hub, which will be publicly accessible from the riverfront.

Work is now under way to create a development brief, which will outline the possibilities for the site.

David Roberts, director at regeneration specialist igloo, said: We have held an initial workshop with all three winning architects and they are now working as a team to bring a hugely exciting scheme to Newcastles waterfront.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the site and create an inspiring, innovative area in a spectacular location.

We are now hoping to quickly conclude our negotiations with Newcastle City Council for the quay wall, so we can begin development as soon as possible at what will be a key site for the city.

The new designs planned at Malmo Quay, Ouseburn including the new ramp and observatory at the Cycle Hub

Landowners Newcastle City Council and the Homes and Communities Agency are now preparing the conditions requirement for development at Malmo Quay, in partnership with developers Carillion igloo Ltd (CiL).

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First look at unusual designs for Malmo Quay site at entrance of Ouseburn