Manchester Life Development Company / Eric Wright Construction
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Key Info
Includes:
28 apartments, three townhouses and a ground floor commercial unit, with 115 parking spaces
Area:
7,000m²
Status:
Completed in April 2018
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New apartments, townhouses and commercial unit
One Cutting Room Square is one of six developments within Phase One of a Manchester Life Development Company programme which will see more than 1,000 predominantly privately-rented homes developed on the eastern edge of the city centre. The private for sale apartment scheme provides 28 apartments, three townhouses and a ground floor commercial unit, all facing onto Cutting Room Square, as well as a 115-space multi-story residential car park with access from Jersey Street.
Prime location and beautiful backdrop
This peaceful public space sits in a prime location at the heart of the Ancoats Conservation Area. Adjacent to One Cutting Room Square, providing a beautiful backdrop to the square, is St. Peter’s Church. Dating back to 1858, this Grade II-listed church is home to The Hallé, Manchester’s Symphony Orchestra and Choir.
Easy access to the city centre
Providing residents with easy access to central Manchester, One Cutting Room Square helps establish Ancoats as one of the city’s most vibrant and attractive neighbourhoods. One Cutting Room Square is close to other Manchester Life developments, including Sawmill Court - another scheme for which Chapman Taylor was appointed as Delivery Architect.
CHAPMAN TAYLOR WAS APPOINTED AS DELIVERY ARCHITECT TO DEVELOP THE DETAILED DESIGN SET OUT BY THE CONCEPT ARCHITECT IN THE DETAILED EMPLOYER’S REQUIREMENTS , BY ERIC WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION, THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR FOR THE SCHEME.
Andrew Carroll
Director, UK
Since joining Chapman Taylor in 2002, Andy has led the design and delivery of major projects across a range of sectors including mixed-use, office, residential, hospitality, retail and leisure.
Andy is a core member of the Manchester Studio leadership team. As a UK Board Director, he oversees our workplace and design delivery services and contributes to defining and implementing our core values across the UK.
Michael Swiszczowski
(BA(Hons), MArch, ADPPA, ARB, RIBA)
Director, UK
Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to build the practice’s expertise in the residential sector. Appointed to the UK Board in 2022, he continues to play a leading role in shaping and expanding the practice’s residential and hospitality portfolios across the UK.
He has designed and delivered a wide range of award-winning projects, with a particular focus on Build-to-Rent, student accommodation, hotels, serviced apartments, and modular construction.
Michael is a regular speaker at residential and property conferences where he articulates Chapman Taylor’s design approach and skill sets, offering thought leadership on future living trends and sector evolution.
He was nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association for Rental Living (ARL) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Build-to-Rent sector. He also serves as a Special Design Advisor on the ARL Design Committee and is a RIBA-elected member of the Regional Council for RIBA North West.