Transformation of Manchester’s Renold Building gets the go-ahead

Redevelopment of the Renold Building in Manchester city centre is set to go ahead after the local council granted planning permission.  ID Manchester, a joint venture between Bruntwood SciTech and the University of Manchester, intends to turn the existing 31,646 sq ft educational facility into an innovation hub. The refurbished six-storey building, designed by interior design consultancy SpaceInvader, will provide co-working, office and meeting facilities to support collaboration between researchers, entrepreneurs, businesses and partner organisations. New events and exhibition spaces, including lecture theatres and a community café, will be available to local businesses, community groups and arts organisations. It is set to open in late 2024. The scheme marks the initial phase of the jv’s wider plan to transform the University of Manchester’s former North Campus into a £1.7bn innovation district.  Deloitte advised the jv on planning matters. View other planning applications in Manchester >> Images © Bruntwood