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Deansgate Square
Shaping the skyline of Manchester as the city’s most recognizable skyscraper district, Deansgate Square’s four towers, ranging from 40 to 67 stories tall, feature 1,500 apartments and luxury amenities. At 659 feet high (201 meters), the bold South Tower is the tallest building outside of Greater London.
| Client | Renaker |
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| Architect: | SimpsonHaugh |
| Size | 40-67 Stories | 1,100,000 SF (102,193 SM) | 1500 Units |
| Sustainability | Supports the Great Jackson Street Development Framework |
| Office: | Hebden Bridge |
| Completion: | 2021 |
Bound by the River Medlock, our team applied advanced structural engineering to mitigate flood risk and inform the design of the site, placing the towers on raised (2-3 story) basements that seamlessly connect to the adjacent Owen Street.
To minimize the extent of excavation, our engineers located the large raft foundation for each tower between the two lowest basement levels. This improves the basement wall design by keeping a relatively constant excavation depth in front of the wall, contributing to sustainable construction by reducing earthworks waste.
To maximize light and sightlines for residents, each tower’s floor plate has been strategically rotated, providing unparalleled views of the city and the surrounding area.
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