Great Northern Tower, Residential skyscraper in Central Business District, Manchester, England
Great Northern Tower is a residential skyscraper with 25 floors rising to about 72 meters, distinguished by a sloped roof clad in glass, metal, and grey tiles. The building contains around 257 apartments and spans about 25,700 square meters total, with restaurants and bars on the ground floor and two basement levels beneath it.
The project began in 2004 and was completed in 2007 with investment of around 32.8 million pounds, bringing a large number of new homes to Manchester's skyline. This development was part of a broader transformation of the city center during that decade, creating residential spaces in formerly commercial areas.
The building sits beside the Grade II listed Great Northern Warehouse, showing how the city blends new homes with buildings from its industrial past. Walking around here, you notice how the old and new structures create a dialogue about Manchester's changing identity.
The location offers direct access to three major transport hubs: Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop, St Peter's Square tram stop, and Manchester Oxford Road station. Visitors can easily explore the area on foot and have several options for getting around or arriving.
The building showcases postmodern architecture with its characteristic sloped roof and blend of different materials that set it apart from other high-rises in the area. This distinctive design made it a recognizable landmark as the neighborhood continued to develop.
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