Manchester Life Development Company / Eric Wright Construction
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Key Info
Includes:
158 1,2 & 3-bed Build-to-Rent apartments complete with a residents’ courtyard and lobby, secure car and cycle spaces and a club room and gym for residents.
Area:
14,000m²
Status:
Completed June 2018
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New residential development for Manchester
Sawmill Court 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, helping to meet ever-growing demand for high-quality accommodation in the city and supporting the regeneration of Ancoats as a vibrant residential community.
Well-equipped apartments
The 14,000m² Sawmill Court development provides 158 1,2 & 3-bed rental apartments complete with a residents’ courtyard and lobby, secure car and cycle spaces and a club room and gym for residents. It includes commercial units which provide an active frontage to the street and form a gateway to the residents’ courtyard.
Close to the city centre
Providing residents with easy access to central Manchester’s workplaces, amenities and transport networks, Sawmill Court contributes towards the emergence of Ancoats as one of the city’s most vibrant and attractive neighbourhoods. Sawmill Court is close to other Manchester Life developments, including One Cutting Room Square - 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.