Chips, Manchester, Residential architectural structure in New Islington, Manchester, England
Description
Chips is a residential building in New Islington with three stacked elongated volumes whose facades are covered with newspaper prints. The structure spans eight floors and houses various apartment types along with retail spaces on the ground level.
History
The building was completed in 2009 as part of the New Islington Millennium Village Initiative, which transformed a former industrial area into modern housing. This development marked a significant shift in how the city reused inner urban land.
Culture
The name references a beloved British food, reflecting everyday local culture in the building's approach. Visitors can see how the playful design connects everyday life with contemporary architecture.
Practical
The building is easily accessible from the street and its exterior facade can be viewed from multiple angles. Visitors can walk around the entire structure to observe the newspaper print details from various distances.
Did you know?
The exterior walls display printed newspaper text visible from a distance, giving the building an unusual design feature. These text elements create a conversation between the structure and the industrial history of the surrounding area.
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