Wythenshawe Bus Garage, Grade II* listed bus depot in Northenden, Manchester, England.
The building features concrete arches spanning 165 feet with a height of 42 feet, covered by a thin concrete shell roof of 2.5 inches thickness.
Manchester City Architects Department completed this transportation facility in 1942, which the Ministry of Aircraft Production used during World War II for Lancaster bomber construction.
The depot represents early innovations in concrete shell construction techniques in England, marking a shift from traditional building methods to modern engineering solutions.
Originally designed to accommodate 100 double-decker buses, the structure now functions as a car parking facility for travelers using the nearby airport.
The concrete shell roof incorporates large square prism rooflights that provide natural illumination throughout the expansive interior space.
Location: Manchester
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 53.40100,-2.25624
Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:50
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