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Jonathan Schofield on a regeneration project that has become a massive cultural asset
Developer Adam Brady from HBD talks us through how they arrived at a plan
The first public garden in almost a century is set to transform a forgotten part...
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New development will be the largest, most efficient office floorspace in central Manchester
Why keeping a low profile here might be best
Bricks & Mortar part 3 - a new type of architecture, property and planning round-up for Manchester
Expanded music venue will explore the heritage of Manchester’s migrant communities
Andrea Sandor investigates the public spaces sold off by Manchester City Council between 2014-2018 and...
The inner ring road is cutting into the neck of our city. Let’s tear it...
The Simpson Haugh-designed scheme was rejected in October
Famous American practice drafted in on one of the city's most controversial developments
Jonathan Schofield applauds an idea from Chapter One Books
The university should not be brutal to its own Brutalism, says Jonathan Schofield
Andrea Sandor thinks they should. Here's why...
Jonathan Schofield on the building boom and how things have changed
Most are derelict and in disrepair, despite all five being Grade II-listed
Smelly ditches, cow’s stomach lining and broken pianos - Jonathan Schofield reveals more strange (and...
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Jonathan Schofield on a regeneration project that has become a massive cultural asset
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Developer Adam Brady from HBD talks us through how they arrived at a plan
Mayfield Park - Watch this green space
The first public garden in almost a century is set to transform a forgotten part...
Does the ‘Shudehill Shard’ spell the end of the Northern Quarter as we know it?
What will it mean for Manchester’s creative hub now that Fred Done’s controversial development has...
Work Hard, Play Hard - A look at N08 First Street's new office spaces
New development will be the largest, most efficient office floorspace in central Manchester
Knott Mill: Oh no, the sweet city quarter gets a masterplan
Why keeping a low profile here might be best
Property roundup – Good riddance to bad shops, hello Eccles
Bricks & Mortar part 3 - a new type of architecture, property and planning round-up for Manchester
Band on the Wall to unveil hidden musical heritage thanks to £1.4m lottery fund
Expanded music venue will explore the heritage of Manchester’s migrant communities
How many public spaces have the Council sold off - and how much money have they made?
Andrea Sandor investigates the public spaces sold off by Manchester City Council between 2014-2018 and...
Manchester's inner ring road is choking us and the city - but there’s another (Mancunian) way
The inner ring road is cutting into the neck of our city. Let’s tear it...
Big rethink for Andrew Flintoff's Castlefield towers
The Simpson Haugh-designed scheme was rejected in October
New architect for Gary Neville's delayed St Michael's towers
Famous American practice drafted in on one of the city's most controversial developments
Northern Quarter disgrace to blossom into floral pocket park?
Jonathan Schofield applauds an idea from Chapter One Books
Manchester’s 'Little Brasilia' under threat as development looms
The university should not be brutal to its own Brutalism, says Jonathan Schofield
Reimagining the Northern Quarter - but can these new plans become a reality?
Andrea Sandor thinks they should. Here's why...
The Manchester Crane Survey: record-breaking residential, but what does it mean for the city?
Jonathan Schofield on the building boom and how things have changed
These five Greater Manchester theatres are at risk of being lost
Most are derelict and in disrepair, despite all five being Grade II-listed
Curiosities in the city: an alternative tour of Manchester (part three)
Smelly ditches, cow’s stomach lining and broken pianos - Jonathan Schofield reveals more strange (and...