MVV has acknowledged PCC's vision for a high quality urban environment and ensured, following consultation with PCC and the public that the architecture of the building is of a very high quality. As a building which cannot be entirely absorbed into its setting, it therefore had to be designed to be seen and to form a local landmark – a flagship feature even – and this is what the scheme as proposed sets out to achieve. The new development is well designed to respect the character, identity and context of Plymouth's historic townscape and landscape and in particular Plymouth’s unique waterfront.

The proposed design has been developed to be both modern and functional and showcases a world class EfW CHP facility to manage waste and produce electricity and heat representing a continuation of cutting-edge development in a dockyard that has been at the forefront of technological innovation for over two hundred years. The design has evolved, following feedback from our public consultation and various bodies such as the South West Design Review Panel.

Possible lighting scheme for the outside of the building from dusk to 11pm

The appearance of the building has been made more elegant by the addition of "ribs" to the taller elements of the building; and the air cooled condensers: a lighting scheme has been developed for the evening to make the building a major architectural element in the Cityscape without intruding on local residents.

On this page, some graphical images of the proposed buildings are shown. These images give an impression of the dimensions of the plant and how it fits into its surroundings. You can download these pictures, together with a layout of the site and architectural drawings in the download section.