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Co-living development in Manchester, United Kingdom

Union
General information
TypeCo-living
LocationManchester,
Greater Manchester,
England, United Kingdom
Address19 Water St, Manchester, M3 4JQ
Coordinates53°28′43″N 2°15′25″W / 53.47870°N 2.25684°W / 53.47870; -2.25684
CompletedTower 1: 2024
Tower 2: 2025
CostTower 1: £191 million
OwnerVita Group
HeightTower 1: 112 m (367 ft)
Technical details
Floor countTower 1: 36
Tower 2: 32
Design and construction
Architect(s)Denton Corker Marshall
Main contractorRenaker
Website
Official website

Union is a co-living development of two towers in the St John's area of Manchester, England. The first phase, a 112 m (367 ft) tall, 36-storey skyscraper, is the first rent-by-the-room co-living building in the United Kingdom, where potential renters are matched with housemates based on their responses to a questionnaire. It was designed by Denton Corker Marshall and as of October 2024 is the joint 17th-tallest building in Greater Manchester with Affinity Living Riverview in Salford. The second phase, consisting of a 32-storey building, is due for completion in 2025.

History

Planning

The planning application for phase one was submitted to Manchester City Council in April 2020 for a 36-storey building comprising co-living units, as well as amenity, flexible commercial (Sui generis), and co-work spaces. Planning approval was obtained in November 2021.

The planning application for phase two was submitted to Manchester City Council in December 2019 for a 32-storey building comprising co-living units, amenity space, gym and flexible commercial space. Planning approval was obtained in July 2021.

Construction

Construction of phase one was completed by property developer Renaker in March 2024.

See also

References

  1. ^ Hatmaker, Julia (28 April 2023). "Sneak Peek: Latest CGIs of Vita's £191m Manchester co-living block". Placenorthwest.co.uk. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  2. ^ Middleton-Pugh, Jessica (22 October 2019). "Vita picks Manchester for first co-living block". Placenorthwest.co.uk. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  3. "New Manchester apartments promise no nightmare housemates". BBC News. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ Sheehan, Rory (4 March 2024). "Gallery: Manchester's largest co-living tower Union opens doors". Placenorthwest.co.uk. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. "Planning – Application Summary 126648/FO/2020". Manchester City Council. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  6. "Planning – Application Summary 125655/FO/2019". Manchester City Council. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
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