Constructor lands £73m Spinningfields contract

BAM Construction has been appointed to deliver a £73m design and build for No 1 Spinningfields in Manchester by property developer Allied London.

The 24-storey development on Quay Street will offer more than 260,000sq ft of space with floor plates up to 25,000sq ft.

The Grade A office accommodation includes ground floor and mezzanine reception areas, which will provide space for restaurants, cafés and a business lounge.

A roof-top restaurant of 6,738 sq ft will open onto a garden terrace. The two basement levels have parking for 115 cars, 10 motorcycles and secure storage for 120 bicycles with showers and lockers provided.

The development comprises a podium that dramatically cantilevers over Quay Street and Byrom Street, with a smaller cantilever over the Hardman Square entrance, which further enhances the public realm aspect.

Construction director for BAM Tony Grindrod said: “No.1 Spinningfields is a great project for BAM in Manchester’s premier business district.
 
“We are delighted to have been chosen to deliver this high profile building, which follows our other prominent Manchester projects like the Co-Operative Group HQ at 1 Angel Square, Manchester City’s Football Academy and the National Graphene Institute. We will bring to it the same first rate skills, attitude and expertise.”

Allied London chief executive Michael Ingall said: “Spinningfields is now established as the heart of Manchester’s business district, and with new developments under construction, we aim to bring more high profile businesses to the city.

“No.1 Spinningfields takes the amenity available for occupiers and visitors to another level whilst providing an iconic backdrop to the popular Hardman Square. We are looking forward to delivering this landmark building with BAM and completing our Spinningfields masterplan.”