Masshouse, Mixed-use development in Eastside, Birmingham, England
Masshouse is a mixed-use development in central Birmingham featuring over 600 apartments in multiple tall buildings alongside shops and street-level retail spaces. The complex also includes public outdoor areas and gathering spaces that serve residents and visitors throughout the day.
The site was previously known as Masshouse Circus, a major traffic junction from the early 20th century. Recent redevelopment transformed this intersection into a residential and commercial area that changed how people move through central Birmingham.
The name comes from a Catholic church built in 1687 that was central to local life. Today the area functions as a modern residential and commercial hub where people live, shop, and move through daily routines.
The site is easy to walk through and well connected to public transport, making it simple to reach from other parts of the city. Parking and bicycle storage are available for those arriving by personal vehicle, and shops and restaurants are located throughout the complex.
The construction process reused existing concrete from the old site, showing how modern development can minimize waste through careful material recovery. This approach demonstrates environmental thinking in how the buildings were created.
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