Re: An Erection in Liverpool [ architect quits ]

Architect quits over ‘diluted’ iconic tower
by Sophie Freeman, Liverpool Daily Post


ARCHITECT Ian Simpson yesterday accused Liverpool City Council of 
lacking ambition as the Daily Post learned he had parted company with 
Maro Developments.

Maro, which wanted to build an iconic tower on Liverpool’s waterfront 
but had its plans rejected by government minister Ruth Kelly, is 
proposing what Mr Simpson described as a “watered down” replacement 
scheme in order to gain planning permission. The full details of the new 
scheme are expected to be ready for unveiling within a few weeks.

Mr Simpson was responsible for the design of what would have been 
Liverpool’s tallest tower – a 51-storey building on Brunswick Quay.

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