Rooftopping: the practice of accessing rooftops in order to take spectacular skyline photography
IT's one of Manchester's most successful additions to the cityscape for a generation.
From moors to grand buildings and intimate carved details Manchester's longest balcony gives stunning views
One St Peter's Square from Glen Howells Architects in 2012 pays respect to Central Library by Vincent Harris in 1934 on the west side of the square, but introduces a visually exciting and very contemporary presence of its own.
An element of variety is added on the fourteenth floor with a full length balcony.
This forms part of the 25% of One St Peter's Square let to professional services and accountancy giant KPMG. Adam Posner of KPMG kindly invited Confidential up on a sparkling day in August to take in the views.
Here they are with a few images at ground level for context and contrast. From moors to grand buildings and intimate carved details, Manchester's longest balcony gives stunning views.
For our other 'Rooftopping' articles check out our voyages to the top of the Cathedral and the Midland Hotel.
One St Peter's Square with the balcony visible close to the crown of the building
A perfect view of Central Library
Pride flag, the curve of the Central Library and the top of the recessed Wolfson Reading Room dome
Glorious view of the Library, the Midland and Beetham Tower
A full city block, the Midland Hotel, shining in the sun
St Peter's Square and the new Metrolink stop, both the work of SimpsonHaugh architects, both chic and contemporary
A view of Two St Peter's Square from ground level, the surface detail referencing the detail on the replaced cross marking the former St Peter's Church and the grill detail on the Town Hall Extension
Town Hall Extension details, the mighty grills with the coats of arms of the component parts of the various UK countries, in this case Scotland. The Town Hall Extension was designed by the same architect as Central Library: Vincent Harris
St Peter's Cross marking the spot where St Peter's Church once stood from 1788-1907
St Peter's cross from above
The reason for the name of the Square and the new buildings, St Peter's Church, an elegant offering from James Wyatt
The relocated Cenotaph and landscaping
The controversial link blob thingy stuffed between Central Library and the Town Hall Extension
View north via spires and towers
Central business district pinned by the CIS Tower
The Town Hall complex
View south along the lush balcony
Straight down Peter Street and Quay Street and into Salford
The magnificent Watts Warehouse, now debased by Britannia Hotel Group, with mills and the Peak District behind
Taking a break up top on Two St Peter's Square as the building begins to take shape
