Green light for £79m “Mancunian” tower
Manchester City Council’s planning committee has given the go-ahead for a £79m regeneration scheme.
Lead developer stated the plans to transform the gateway site between the High Street and Northern Quarter will replace a predominantly vacant 1970s block with a distinctly Mancunian building.
The designer said:
The scheme for High Street Manchester is a bold piece of architecture that draws inspiration from the art deco architecture and economic aspirations of central Manchester.
The architecture uses light ivory-white glazed ceramic tiles to reflect more light on the street scape than the existing dark brick.
The new plans will revitalise this area of the city centre with street level retail and cafés, a new link through to the vibrant Northern Quarter, an improved market and place a strong silhouette on the skyline. The scheme sets the tone for the next phase of development on High Street – sustainable, social and connected.
Source: Construction Enquirer
