Manchester’s iconic brutalist Hollaway Wall is under threat
The Sister development is proposing to ‘reimagine’ the Grade II listed Hollaway Wall on London Road on the former UMIST campus.
Aviva Studios: the pinnacle of arts, engineering and community
After five years of delays Aviva Studios officially opened its doors to the general public this week – and it
Manchester Metropolitan University reveal plans for ultra-modern new library
A new, futuristic library will be built by Manchester Metropolitan University in the heart of the city. The new building
The history of Manchester in 10 iconic buildings
The city of Manchester is undergoing a facelift. The iconic Town Hall and the neighbouring Albert Square are being transformed
Greater Manchester’s heritage sites at risk
More than 80 of Greater Manchester’s listed buildings are at risk according to an annual report published by Historic England
“It seems just another Spinningfields” – The plan set to whitewash Manchester’s modernist gems
The UMIST campus, one of Manchester’s most striking examples of modernist architecture, is under threat of redevelopment after plans were
‘£328m, what a waste! Spend it on the NHS’: Manchester Town Hall closure brings mixed views from the public
Manchester Town Hall closed for six years on Monday ahead of its £328m redevelopment – but what do Mancunians and visitors think of the news?
MM’s top five: Follies in the North of England
Generally built in the 19th century as architectural oddities and commissioned by rich industrialists and landowners there are many follies still standing today.
‘Manchester is really special’: Photographer on search for date stone for charity print
Manchester is famous the world over for being the leader in many areas, from pioneering musical talent to the industrial might of the Victorian age.
‘We need help’: Campaign has 20 days to raise £90k to save ‘stunning’ Tameside theatre
A huge crowd-funding campaign is underway to restore an Edwardian Tameside theatre to its former glory.
Tower power! Will 35-storey luxury apartment block get green light from Manchester City Council planning chiefs?
The proposals for a new 35-storey residential building on Whitworth Street West, submitted in July, will be brought before Manchester City Council’s planning committee on Thursday.