UK: Developer Downing has started façade work and revealed the name for a major coliving scheme in Manchester.
The scheme, now called Square Gardens, is located on First Street. Its name draws inspiration from Garden Street which previously lay in the middle of the site and also references the green space residents will benefit from.
As well as the green space, the new neighbourhood features three tower blocks comprising 1,772 apartments and around 17,000 square feet of commercial, leisure and retail.
The towers, designed by architects Simpson Haugh Partnership, are now in the next stage of construction with the installation of a façade by Focchi Group. The entire façade is prefabricated off site and features glass unitised curtain walling.
Landscaping works will start later this year, along with the addition of more than 140 new trees.
George Tyson, projects director at Downing, said: “We are delighted the façade works have started as planned, which we felt was an opportune point to unveil the name of our development, Square Gardens. The façade will see the buildings start to take shape as a landmark project right in the heart of Manchester, accentuating the important regeneration of the area.”
He added: “We are creating more than just a place to live for our residents with a focus on delivering a neighbourhood with unrivalled outdoor and shared community spaces which will make this development one of the most desirable places to live in the city.”
Downing will construct and manage the property with completion of phase one scheduled for August 2024 and phase two scheduled for delivery in March 2025.
