An 18-storey building that would feature the UK’s highest workspace rooftop pool has been proposed for land near the Lowry Hotel.
The landmark scheme is being led by commercial property giant Bruntwood and would replace the existing Alberton House on St. Mary’s Parsonage. The Alberton would be completed in 2025, with work starting later this year, if planning permission is granted.
The building's focal point would be its rooftop "holistic wellness centre". This would include a pool, a hydrotherapy vitality pool, hot and cold treatment rooms, fitness studio, yoga terrace, physio room, and changing and shower facilities.
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There would also be a landscaped panoramic roof terrace on the 17th floor, a gym and an additional food and beverage outlet. The building has been designed by EPR Architects and would occupy the site of the first Manchester Gas Works.
Ciara Keeling, CEO of Bruntwood Works, said: "The Alberton is going to revolutionise workspace, not just in Manchester but across the UK. It is a development that supports integrating wellbeing into customer’s daily lives to encourage a positive work/life balance.
"This is evident in our plans to create a holistic wellbeing centre that will act as the focal point of the entire development, including a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the city. We understand that the way we work and live has changed for the long-term, so we wanted to give our customers a space that suits their changing needs and helps to promote a working environment where they can thrive professionally, but also personally.
"Our Pioneer programme has always recognised the need to incorporate best-in-class wellness and amenity credentials within the workspace, and The Alberton will offer the pinnacle of this.
"We are proud to be able to deliver a world-class workplace and leisure destination to Manchester as it continues to compete on a global stage for inward investment."
Alongside Bruntwood Works as the developer, The Alberton project team comprises EPR as architect and interior designer, Planit IE as the landscape designer, Curtains as structural and civil engineer and Hilson Moran providing a range of MEP and sustainability design services.
The team also includes RLB as cost consultants and employers agent, Stephen Levrant as heritage consultant, and Deloitte LLP as planning consultants.
They are also supported by a range of consultants providing professional technical advice on the development of the scheme.
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