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Jonathan Schofield

Jonathan Schofield

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180613 Spice Piccadilly Gardens

Lawless Manchester: why are the police not arresting people?

Are the police playing politics or are we in real trouble? Jonathan Schofield asks some...

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