Timeline
& History
Major milestones in the development of Paradise
Planning granted
Outlined planning permission for the masterplan and detailed planning permission for Phase One
Works commence
Demolition of old library begins as well as enabling works, highways changes and podium construction across the site
Construction starts
Works commence on the first building One Chamberlain Square
One Chamberlain Square
The topping out of the first new building One Chamberlain Square takes place and infrastructure improvements complete
Two Chamberlain Square
Work starts on the second building Two Chamberlain Square
One Centenary Way
Planning consent granted for One Centenary Way
One Centenary Way & Two Chamberlain Square
Work starts on One Centenary Way and Two Chamberlain Square completes
One Chamberlain Square tenants move in
PwC relocates its 2,000 strong Birmingham team, while Dishoom restaurant and bar opens its doors in One Chamberlain Square
Chamberlain Square
The refurbished Chamberlain Square re-opens to the public
Octagon
Planning approval granted for 370 new homes
Two Chamberlain Square tenants move in
DLA Piper, Forvis Mazars and Knights move to Two Chamberlain Square as well as the opening of Rosa’s Thai Café
New Hotel
Planning consent awarded for 198 bedroom boutique hotel
Phase Two
Public realm granted planning permission for next phase
One Centenary Way Tops Out
A traditional ‘Topping Out’ event was held on the thirteenth floor of the building
Two Chamberlain Square welcomes new tenants
AtkinsRéalis, Cazenove Capital, Cubo and MEPC move into Two Chamberlain Square
Three Chamberlain Square
Three Chamberlain Square granted planning permission
One Centenary Way
Completion of the third building to be built at Paradise
Three Chamberlain Square
Three Chamberlain Square starts on site
F1® Arcade
F1® Arcade experiential bar and restaurant offering a fully immersive Formula 1® experience opens its doors
One Centenary Way welcomes new tenants
Arup, Goldman Sachs, JLL & Mills & Reeve move into One Centenary Way
Three Chamberlain Square
Three Chamberlain Square celebrates ‘Topping Out’ as part of the second phase of development
Three Chamberlain Square completes
189,000 sq ft – Birmingham’s most sustainable building
The Octagon completes
370 Build to Rent apartments
Phase 3
Phase 3 expected to complete