Landmark Manchester

Barings sought to develop one of Manchester’s first fully speculative office buildings in three decades, transforming the site of the former Odeon Cinema into a modern commercial landmark. The project involved demolishing the existing structure on a constrained city centre plot, retaining and expanding the basement levels, and constructing a 14-storey Grade A office building. The development needed to meet high sustainability standards and appeal to top-tier occupiers in a competitive market.

G&T provided Cost Management, Employer's Agent, Principal Designer & CDM Consultancy and Project Management services throughout the project. Collaborating closely with architects Squire & Partners and contractor Bowmer & Kirkland, we ensured the delivery of approximately 180,000 sq ft of prime office space, including two basement levels with parking, cycle storage, and changing facilities. The building was designed with energy-efficient features to achieve BREEAM 'Excellent' and EPC 'A' ratings, and it was awarded WiredScore Platinum certification for digital connectivity.

Completed in early 2020, Landmark Manchester has become a flagship development in St Peter’s Square, attracting high-profile tenants such as JLL, Santander, and HSBC. The building set a new benchmark for city centre office rents in Manchester and received the Regional Chair’s Award for Constructability at the North West Institute of Civil Engineers Awards 2019. G&T’s comprehensive management ensured the successful delivery of a complex project that balances architectural ambition with operational excellence.