The first look of a planned £32m landmark building in Manchester city centre that could be a home to 600 jobs has been revealed.
Property Alliance Group (Alliance), which is based in the city, is behind the proposals for land on the corner of King Street West and St Mary’s Parsonage.
The plans, which include the renovation of a historic nineteenth-century carriage works, features a 13-storey building fronting King Street West and Motor Square which would feature 64,122 sq ft of office space, alongside a colonnaded ground floor with new retail units. READ MORE: Click here to sign up to the BusinessLive North West newsletter Jon Matthews, of Jon Matthews Architects, said: "It’s been a real privilege to design a scheme for such an interesting and complex listed site within the city centre, working to understand the heritage significance of the different buildings. "During our recent public consultation, we talked to people in detail about our design approach, which includes the sensitive renovation of the carriage works and inner courtyard – as the most historically important parts of the site – alongside the proposed replacement of the existing Reedham House building which fronts King Street West. "Despite appearances, Reedham House was almost completely rebuilt in 1926 and then again following bomb damage in WW2, meaning that it has very little heritage value. "It entirely makes sense to protect and enhance the most significant heritage asset, which is made possible through the redevelopment of the less historically important buildings on site, and replacement with a striking, new-build sustainable office building which we are confident will make a positive addition to the area." Alex Russell, managing director at
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