The Forum
The Forum, King’s Quarter, Gloucester, UK
The Forum in Gloucester's King's Quarter is a transformative development led by The Reef Group in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council. Designed by UrbanR, with Whittam Cox Architects serving as Executive Architects, the project aims to revitalize the city center by introducing a dynamic digital campus.Upon completion, The Forum will feature Grade A office spaces, a 131-room Hotel Indigo with a rooftop bar, residential apartments, a gym and wellness center, retail units, and a multi-story car park. The design thoughtfully blends modern aesthetics with Gloucester's rich architectural heritage, drawing inspiration from the cloisters of nearby Gloucester Cathedral.Notably, the development emphasizes sustainability, targeting a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating and net-zero carbon operations. The project is progressing in phases, with the initial phase completed in December 2022 and full completion anticipated by summer 2024.
Highlights:
- 85£ of a £107m development in the centre of Gloucester
- Built on the site of the former Bruton Way car park
- Includes a business hub, hotel, gym, restaurants, shops, bars, a multi-storey car park and apartments
