Olympian and JV Partner AECOM Capital were granted planning permission by Manchester City Council on 16th January 2020.
The site is located inPortugal Street East in the center of Manchester, close to Piccadilly station and the new high speed 2 terminal.
The project comprises of the demolition of an existing two storey building and adjacent single storey industrial units. Once demolition has completed the site will be cleared.
The scheme will consist of two “Build to Rent” towers (23 and 29 storeys), proving 488 high quality apartments. A basement will also be formed underneath the two towers for car parking. The development will include a concierge facility and will have a on-site gym, yoga study, quiet lounge, sports bar and roof terraces
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The scheme GIFA is 44,418 sq m
The development forms part of the Portugal Street East Strategic Regeneration Framework and will see the area north of Piccadilly Station transformed with the key objective to deliver a pedestrian led, mixed-use regeneration, totalling around 2 million sq. ft.
Progress – August 2022
Progress – July 2023
Progress – Crane Erection – October 2023
Progress – December 2023
Progress – February 2024
