Green light for next two Manchester NOMA jobs

Manchester City Council has approved plans for two pioneering office buildings totalling 440,000 sq ft at the city's NOMA site.

Two new office buildings to be erected next to landmark 1 Angel Square

Developer MEPC aims to set a new city benchmark for sustainability, wellbeing and smart connectivity with the next phase of its northern gateway regeneration scheme.

The planned buildings – 2 and 3 Angel Square – have been designed by architect Cartwright Pickard and will complement the landmark 1 Angel Square, and 4 Angel Square, which is due to be completed in early 2023.

Work is due to start following completion of 4 Angel Square.

Standing 14 storeys in height, 2 Angel Square will deliver 197,926 sq ft of office space and a further 17,200 sq ft of potential commercial space on the top floor while 3 Angel Square will be 13 storeys, delivering 241,531 sq ft of Grade A office space and 22,690 sq ft of commercial space.

Planned to be net zero carbon operational energy, the building design is targeting BREEAM Outstanding and a five-star NABERS rating.

Other features include: a potential rooftop restaurant, garden terraces including a water feature, a piano nobile terrace overlooking Angel Square and lower and upper ground floor commercial retail uses.

Dan Hyde, Development Director at MEPC, said: "This is a fantastic step forward for NOMA and a huge vote of confidence in our vision for a people-focused city centre neighbourhood which celebrates Manchester's rich heritage while embracing innovation and sustainability.

"We are now ready to move forward with our ambitious plans to provide sector-leading sustainability credentials in Grade A office space that's truly environmentally friendly for today and tomorrow."

Source: Construction Enquirer