Kampus Location City: Manchester, UK
A new type of Build-to-Rent neighbourhood, unique in central Manchester.
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Key Info
- Includes:
- Phase 1 – 478 Apartments
- Area:
- 67,000m² GBA
- Status:
- Under construction, due to complete in 2020.
Creating a new and vibrant city centre community
Kampus is a new residential development in a prime location in Manchester city centre. The site, formerly part of Manchester Metropolitan University, will see over 500 apartments being delivered in new-build and refurbished buildings entirely for the Build-to-Rent sector.
Regenerating a famous area
Sitting adjacent to Manchester’s famous Canal Street, the project retains an 11-storey, 1960’s former office tower, which will be extensively refurbished after being stripped back to the original concrete frame and extended by three additional storeys. The former academic buildings, built decades after the tower, have been demolished to make way for the new-build elements, which will be tied into the tower building. Completing the site as a second phase are two listed, derelict mill buildings, which will be refurbished and transformed to complement the wider development. Mecanoo architects secured detailed planning consent for Phase 1.
A seclued garden lined with retail and F&B
The development will host a range of independent retail and F&B spaces set around a secluded garden and central courtyard. Residents will also benefit from a private landscaped podium, secure parking and cycle spaces and a rooftop residents’ gym and lounge which will boast unparalleled views across Manchester.
Kampus is a joint venture development between Capital & Centric and Henry Boot Developments. Chapman Taylor was appointed by contractor Mount Anvil as architect and lead designer for phase one, which will see 475 units completed by 2020.
