The plans for the installation, which will cost in the region of £300,000, were revealed this week and it is expected to be open on the top of Fargate near the Town Hall later this year.
It will be made of re-purposed shipping containers and include shops, cafes, outdoor seating, toilets, living wall areas and a large screen playing work by local film makers and events as well as promotions for local businesses.
The council hopes it will provide an inclusive meeting space for city centre residents and workers as well as others in Sheffield and beyond.
These artist's impressions by AAD Architects show what it could look like from various angles around the city centre including sneak peeks at what it could look like inside.
1. Bird's eye view of the development
Artist's impression of plans to build a 'box' of cafes, shops and toilets on Fargate in Sheffield city centre near the Town Hall. Sheffield Council and Steel Yard are collaborating on the plans and aim to have it open later this year in 2022. Credit: ADD Architects. Photo: ADD Architects
2. The view of the inside from the ground floor
Artist's impression of plans to build a 'box' of cafes, shops and toilets on Fargate in Sheffield city centre near the Town Hall. Sheffield Council and Steel Yard are collaborating on the plans and aim to have it open later this year in 2022. Credit: ADD Architects. Photo: ADD Architects
3. Hub of activity. This is how it could look on a sunny day.
Artist's impression of plans to build a 'box' of cafes, shops and toilets on Fargate in Sheffield city centre near the Town Hall. Sheffield Council and Steel Yard are collaborating on the plans and aim to have it open later this year in 2022. Credit: ADD Architects. Photo: Architects
4. View of the inside from the first floor terrace.
Artist's impression of plans to build a 'box' of cafes, shops and toilets on Fargate in Sheffield city centre near the Town Hall. Sheffield Council and Steel Yard are collaborating on the plans and aim to have it open later this year in 2022. Credit: ADD Architects. Photo: ADD Architects