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No.1 Spinningfields: Schroders Brings International Investment to Manchester

Allied London’s recently completed development, No 1 Spinningfields, has been acquired by clients of Schroder Real Estate for over £200 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 5%No.1 Spinningfields is the final piece of the Spinningfields masterplan, developed by Allied London in partnership with Manchester City Council. The building provides 310,000 sq ft of mixed use high quality accommodation with PWC the largest office occupier and  a new roof top restaurant let to D&D. The building was 87% pre-let prior to practical completion and is also the tallest commercial building to be constructed in Manchester in half a century.The Spinningfields [...]

Arcadis host global design thinking programme Deep Orange at Enterprise City, Manchester

Enterprise City (ECUK), the new creative and digital industries cluster at St. John's, is pleased to announce that Arcadis, the leading global design & consultancy firm, is hosting its second design thinking programme Deep Orange at Enterprise City in Manchester this week, from 12 to 15th September. Building on the first programme in Amsterdam, Deep Orange is a co-creation innovation programme based on the fundamental principles of design thinking for natural and built assets, bringing together around 50 multidisciplinary professionals to identify digital opportunities for key public and private organisations across London and Manchester. Jonathan Moore, Manchester City Executive for Arcadis commented: “Manchester is truly one of the [...]

Allied London and MCR Camerata launch St. John’s Collective

Allied London has launched a new kind of orchestra for like-minded amateur musicians of all abilities, led by Glastonbury openers, UK Ensemble of the Year (RPS Music Awards 2017) and ‘Probably Britain’s most adventurous orchestra’ (The Times) – Manchester Camerata.St. John’s Collective is a new musical initiative, designed to engage the local community and inspire people to be creative with classical music. Perhaps you haven’t picked up your clarinet since you played at college, maybe you play in a chamber orchestra from time to time or perhaps you’re a dedicated musician looking for a new challenge. All are welcome to [...]

Watch: No.1 Spinningfields reaches practical completion

No.1 Spinningfields has reached practical completion and BAM Construction have handed the building over to Allied London. Starting on site in 2015, BAM delivered the tallest commercial office building in the city within just 106 weeks and met the original PC date.  Designed by architect SimpsonHaugh, this world class building marks the final phase of development of the Spinningfields masterplan. No.1 tenants such as WeWork and D&D London will continue to improve and evolve the Spinningfields offering, whilst the Pavillion - also under construction by BAM – will be home to the Ivy in Manchester.  Michael Ingall, Allied London Chief Executive commented [...]

Iconic former Fire Station Reborn as city-enhancing new space for working, living, staying and socialising

London Road Fire Station is to be brought back to life by Allied London following Manchester City Councils decision to approve planning this afternoon. Driven by design, it will combine an ambitious reimagining of 21st century working/living spaces, an international boutique hotel - underpinned by carefully curated event, leisure and cultural spaces that bring a new dynamic to the city of Manchester. It’s a new lease of life for a building that has long lain dormant. The overarching design approach for London Road Fire Station is one of protection and preservation, to ensure its Edwardian Baroque charm remains intact. Careful consideration [...]

Wallpaper* announces The House of London Road project with Allied London and Amos and Amos

Wallpaper* has teamed up with Allied London, developers of the London Road Fire Station development in Manchester, to create The House of London Road. Working in close collaboration with London-based interior architecture and design practice Amos and Amos, Wallpaper’s Composed team has created a thoroughly modern reinterpretation of the conventional show suite, blurring the boundaries between hospitality area, lounge and work-hub.A celebration of utilitarian, purposeful design – a nod to the working heritage of the London Road Fire Station – The House of London Road presents a place to work, to relax and to enjoy life. Housed in the former [...]

Allied London launches social co-working concept, All Work and Social

Off the back of the success of Hello Work, Allied London’s co-work brand launched in 2014, the award-winning urban developer has now launched a new co-work brand, All Work & Social.Hello Work was launched in 2014 in Manchester and Leeds initially as an anchor and catalyst for Allied London’s workspace developments. Its success saw an immediate take up by freelancers, start-ups and SME’s as well as attracting partnerships with the likes of Google and tenants such as Sky and NCC.In 2015, Hello Work launched OGS Works in the former Granada TV Studios, and its rapid success by the end of 2016 [...]

London Road Fire Station: Update May 2017

London Road Fire Station is a grade II-listed building opened in 1906,  which has been closed to the public since the mid-1980s. The building is positioned at the gateway to Manchester, opposite Piccadilly Station, and is the first building seen upon arrival into Manchester by train.Purchased by award-winning developer Allied London at the end of 2015, the scheme’s design has been developed throughout 2016 via detailed and thorough design and consultation procedures with various stakeholders including Manchester City Council, Historic England and members of the public.After two prior public consultations the complete scheme design was brought together in late 2016, [...]

The future of UK workspace: Manchester Goods Yard is granted planning consent

Manchester Goods Yard (MGY), a city-centre complex of major importance, designed to be a cutting-edge workspace hub with live, work and leisure units, has been granted planning consent today.Situated at the centre of the new St. John’s neighbourhood, Manchester Goods Yard is a commercial catalyst, bringing a range of people and businesses together to create, inspire, thrive and deliver in the most vibrant environment possible.Informed by Allied London’s collaboration with Creative Review (looking into the effect your working environment has on the work that you do) MGY at St. John’s will have the most flexible workspace in the UK, suitable [...]

Landmark 36-storey PRC towers Nickel & Dime receive planning consent at St. John’s Neighbourhood

Nickel & Dime, two new towers at St. John’s designed exclusively as PRC (private rented communities), will set a new standard of urban living after receiving planning consent earlier today. These landmark buildings will provide residents with unrivaled service in tech-enabled, city-centre homes, as well as incredible panoramic views of the city.James Sidlow, Project Director at Allied London, commented “Nickel & Dime are all about the design and construction, but crucial to their appeal is the definition and brand philosophy of the product. Nickel and Dime are a unique lifestyle choice, the choice to rent your home and live within [...]

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