Great Northern Tower, Residential skyscraper in Central Business District, Manchester, England
Great Northern Tower features 25 floors reaching 72 meters in height with a sloped roof design clad in glass, metal, and grey tiles.
Construction of the £32.8 million development started in 2004 and finished in 2007, adding 257 apartments to Manchester's expanding skyline.
The building stands next to the Grade II listed Great Northern Warehouse, reflecting Manchester's combination of modern residential spaces with industrial heritage structures.
The location provides direct access to three major transport connections: Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop, St Peter's Square tram stop, and Manchester Oxford Road station.
The ground floor hosts multiple establishments including restaurants and bars, while two basement levels support the tower's 25,700 square meters of total space.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 2007
Architects: Assael Architecture
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 25
GPS coordinates: 53.47760,-2.24800
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:01
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