

Kampus Location City: Manchester, UK
A new type of Build-to-Rent neighbourhood, unique in central Manchester.
Key Info
- Includes:
- 500 BTR apartments
- Area:
- 67,000m² GBA
- Status:
- Completed 2021
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Creating a new and vibrant city centre community
Kampus is a £250 million new neighbourhood in Manchester city centre by HBD and Capital & Centric. Once home to Manchester Metropolitan University, the site has been transformed into over 500 build-to-rent apartments across a range of new build and refurbished existing buildings.
Regenerating a famous area
Sitting adjacent to Manchester’s famous Canal Street, the project retains an 11-storey, 1960’s former office tower, which has been 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. Completing the site as a second phase are two listed, derelict mill buildings, which have been refurbished and transformed to complement the wider development. Mecanoo architects secured detailed planning consent for Phase 1.
A secluded garden lined with retail and F&B
The development hosts a range of independent retail and F&B spaces set around a lush secret garden and central courtyard. Residents also benefit from a private landscaped podium, secure parking and cycle spaces and a rooftop residents’ gym and lounge boasts unparalleled views across Manchester.
Kampus is a joint venture development between Capital & Centric and HBD. Chapman Taylor was appointed as Delivery Architect, with Exterior Architecture designing the green spaces and public realm.
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