A modern reimagination of Manchester’s Victorian cotton mills, our proposals will provide a contemporary, contextually driven design which pays tribute to the site’s industrial heritage with brick and copper materiality, creating a warehouse-inspired aesthetic. Targeting Net Zero Carbon, BREEAM and NABERS 5.5 star credentials, the scheme will feature glazing detailing to reduce solar gain as well as highly efficient heating, cooling and ventilation systems to reduce operational energy and maximise occupant comfort. Utilising principles from this circular economy, The Alberton will also recycle and reuse materials and furniture where possible to ensure minimal waste.

The building will embed physical and mental wellbeing into the daily working lives of its occupants — providing flexible and varied workspaces throughout, with restaurant and retail offerings on the ground floor and a distinctive rooftop design which includes a restaurant with external terraces, spa and swimming pool.