Dock 5 is an eight storey, three block mixed use building comprising of 388 apartments including studio 1,2 and 3 bedroom and 6 duplex apartments. Car and cycle spaces are provided on the lower ground floor. In addition to the three blocks, there are nine town houses located on Ordsall Lane. The development forms part of a wider masterplan including the site alongisde Bridgewater Wharf. Juliette balconies have been used to further the sense of verticality but also to celebrate the corners where the lounge areas are situated. The projected window surrounds enhance corners of the building blocks. Dock 5 responds to its context, maximising an active frontage, providing an exciting, varied streetscape and makes a positive contribution to the River Irwell. This design was developed from an original prepared by Purcell.