Building Design Partnership, Foster + Partners, Make and Wilkinson Eyre have been shortlisted on a £250m scheme to redevelop Brighton’s seafront conference centre

Brighton and Hove council has joined with Standard Life Investments to develop a new landmark building, with a shopping centre at Churchill Square being expanded and a high-quality hotel built.

Mary Mears, leader of the council, said the new centre would be a “beautifully-designed landmark with the highest environmental and technical specifications.”   

The successful architect will draw up a feasibility study by the end of the year and detailed designs for planning in 2010. 

A council spokesperson said: “We’re not in a position yet to confirm any applicants or shortlisted firms regarding the Brighton Centre redevelopment.”