THESE are the first images showing what the former Amex House site could look like.

Developers First Base and Patron Capital released artist impressions for the Edwards Street site yesterday following a public consultation.

Although still in the early stages, the development is expected to feature between 150,000 and 200,000sqft of office space and between 150 and 200 homes.

The series of blocks are expected to be roughly equivalent in height to the building which formerly stood on the site.

All the blocks will have shops and cafes on the ground floor and above would be a mixture of homes and office space.

The three images show plenty of greenery and different levels which can be accessed by outdoor steps.

There are cafes in the ground floors of the blocks and balconies for the residential units.

There is also a public square and much of the development appears to be pedestrianised.

Over the last three months more than 200 residents and business owners have attended attending meetings and events as part of a public consultation.

The architects BuckleyGreyYeoman and the landscape designers Spacehub have also been part of the events.

The developers said feedback from the sessions had influenced the plans.

A spokeswoman said there would also be cycle and car parking included in the scheme, although the amount has not been specified.

Lucinda Mitchell, project director at First Base, said: “We are excited to unveil the latest designs of the site’s redevelopment.

“We have taken on board the feedback we have received and incorporated the comments into our plans.

“We look forward to welcoming residents and local businesses to further public consultations in the near future and transforming the Edward Street site into an important piece of the neighbourhood with homes and workspaces that meets the needs of local people and businesses.”

Earlier in the month it was revealed the proposal could lead to the reopening of a Victorian street last used more than 40 years ago.

With the demolition of the former American Express headquarters, developers had the option to open up Mighell Street, an early 19th street which used to run from Carlton Hill down to Edward Street.

It disappeared under the footprint of the Amex headquarters when it was built in the 1970s.

The developers have had two pre-application meetings with Brighton and Hove City Council and said they had a strong track record of delivering affordable homes.