More and more skyscrapers will be taking their place alongside some truly iconic buildings in the months and years to come.
As we continue to look up, it seems like an apt time to celebrate those landmark structures that help make the city what it is today. Manchester has just about everything - you’ll find black-and-white Tudor-style buildings just a stone’s throw away from glass-fronted office blocks. It all tells a story about the city’s great past, remarkable present and exciting future.
And while the city’s architectural tastes are constantly changing and evolving, there are certain buildings in the city centre that, no matter the era, will always be iconic. Here is our celebration of the Manchester skyline, including new buildings, old buildings and some that have changed over the years.
1. One Angel Square
This building is home to the Co-op Group’s head office. Located in the city’s Green Quarter, One Angel Square has sustainable features that allow it to achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions and a 50% reduction in energy consumption. Credit: Google Street View | Google Street View
2. Manchester Cathedral
In 2021, the Cathedral celebrated its 600th anniversary. The north-eastern part of the building was destroyed during bombing in 1940, during WWII. Credit: Gary M. Prior/Getty Images | Getty Images
3. The Bridgewater Hall
The Bridgewater Hall, built in the 1990s, is a concert hall that is home to Manchester’s Halle orchestra and choirs. Credit: Google Street View | Google Street View
4. Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
What is now the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, located on Oxford Road, started out life in 1895 as the Refuge Assurance Company Offices. Credit: Google Street View | Credit: Google Street View