The scheme responds to the historic context referencing and complementing the adjacent Grade II listed 1924-30 Terry’s of York buildings by architects J G Davies and L E Wade. The unused industrial site was a concern for the local population for some time, and this scheme has acted as a catalyst for the redevelopment of the existing buildings. A formal urban square at the centre of the new development reflects the symmetrical neoclassical layout of the chocolate manufacturer’s buildings. The central square contrasts with the generous landscaping around the edges of the site with existing mature trees. The scheme frames and references the existing listed buildings enhancing their historic resonance and creating a distinctive character and sense of place for the new development.