The first images of three eye-catching proposals to redevelop Bradford's former Odeon Cinema are exclusively revealed in today's Telegraph & Argus.

The eagerly-awaited designs have been drafted by three leading development partnerships after a global competition was held to find ways of transforming the landmark site.

All three designs propose a range of uses with hotels, apartments, roof gardens and grand foyers just some of the ideas put forward.

Using part of the site now occupied by the former cinema as a gateway' or front-of-house' for Bradford College is another vision shared by two of the contenders, which have come up with plans to radically transform the area.

And the history of the building, which opened as the New Victoria Theatre in 1930, has been the inspiration for one of the plans which is called New Victoria Place, the others being the Bradford Pivot and Casa Mela.

Michael Ziff, chairman of Bradford Centre Regeneration which held the competition, said: "I'm delighted we have got the final three designs and that everybody can have a look at them."

They will be put on display for public inspection and comment from tomorrow until June 1 at the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television.

Maud Marshall, chief executive of Bradford Centre Regeneration, said: "We are delighted with the high quality plans put forward for the Odeon site. All three designs reflect the finalists' commitment to establishing a new landmark that people who live, work and learn in the city can be proud of."

THE THREE SCHEMES

SCHEME NAME: Bradford Pivot

DEVELOPER: PPG Land Limited

ARCHITECT: Dyer

  • Mixed-use building to shop, relax, learn, live and work.
  • Lower floors containing retail and leisure space.
  • Articulated facade creating a partially covered public space which the main entrance atrium opens on to. Education accommodation above a Yorkshire stone podium.
  • Pedestrians able to pass through the building from this level.
  • Residential, office and restaurant space upstairs.

SCHEME NAME: New Victoria Place.

DEVELOPER: Langtree Group and Artisan

ARCHITECT: Carey Jones Architects

  • The complex will have offices, apartments, galleries, a caf and restaurant.
  • A new public square will be framed by four new buildings which are:
  • Offices with big screen on its facade.
  • Studio and apartments with balconies and roof terraces on Quebec Street.
  • A 100-bedroom hotel facing Thornton Road.
  • A three-storey caf and restaurant at the corner of Great Horton Road.

SCHEME NAME: Casa Mela

DEVELOPER: BioRegional Quintain

ARCHITECT: Studio Egret West

  • A graceful building on the outside illuminated by Bradford Festival colours inside.
  • Towers retained and miniature towers added.
  • Mixed use development of hotel, homes, flexible workspace and front-of-house facilities for Bradford College.
  • A Grand Foyer' a triple height, covered public meeting space.
  • Flexible space will host events, including drama and music.
HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY
  • People can view the plans and comment on them at the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television from tomorrow until June 1.
  • As part of the consultation, leaflets and response forms will be sent to homes and businesses.
  • Presentations will be made to a number of groups and organisations.
  • People can also give opinions on the Bradford Centre regeneration website at www.bradfordurc.com