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Jonathan Schofield

Jonathan Schofield

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Altrincham Goose Green

Is Altrincham the blueprint?

As Alty is nominated for a national high street prize, Jonathan Schofield asks what's changed?

Canto Ancoats

'A huge vote of confidence in the area' - Canto, Ancoats, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield gets to grips with clever clam shells and glorious octopus tentacles

Thoma Street Demolition 2

Northern Quarter demolitions: "We don’t want Manchester to become a heritage theme park"

Jonathan Schofield discusses authenticity and 'rank hysteria' as tensions ramp up

2018 10 01 The Laureate Review Img 0259

'Surprisingly good food in another behemoth of bland' - The Laureate, Booth St W, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield doesn't have a terrible time in a Crowne Plaza Hotel

2018 09 19 View From Oxford St

541ft ‘brick’ skyscraper to dominate Oxford Road

Jonathan Schofield thinks this is a striking and original design

2018 09 18 Viet Shack Interior

‘Colourful, fun and flavourful’ - Viet Shack, Ancoats, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield finds another place to love in Manchester

2018 09 11 Strangeways Img 0057

Commerce, crime and wealth: strolling the streets of Strangeways

An unusual outing with Japanese artists forces Jonathan Schofield to ponder the state of the...

2018 09 06 Bdp Ordsall Chord Bdp Ordsall Light 9 Of 71

Light, drama and bridges: the Ordsall Chord public realm is a triumph

Jonathan Schofield thinks the work here provides a yardstick for other parts of the city

2018 09 03 East Street By Tampopo Review Img 0113

'Fast pan-Asian food with added pandemonium' - East Street, Piccadilly Gardens, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield enjoys it quick and spicy in Spice Land

Carbuncle Redrock

Carbuncle Cup: North West has two up for WORST new building award

As the shortlist for architecture's most unwanted prize is revealed, Jonathan Schofield revisits a fine...

171011 Mobike Manchester Img 7722

Mobike vandalism - this is not just a Manchester issue

Jonathan Schofield on the underlying alienation in UK cities

2018 10 22 Sakura Reviewed Img 0072

'It's all-you-can-eat (not that you'd want to)' - Sakura, Cheetham Hill, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield grapples with technology, plastic fish and creamy things