This project involves a 28-storey, 534-bedroom student accommodation development in Manchester’s Deansgate area. Given the site’s sensitive location near the Castlefield Conservation Area and several listed buildings, a Heritage Impact Assessment and a Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment (TVIA) were needed as part of the planning process.

The TVIA specifically analysed how this new landmark building, which will feature materials reflecting Manchester’s industrial heritage, would impact the city’s skyline. The development aims to transform a vacant, derelict site into a striking triangular building that serves the growing student population while being mindful of its historic surroundings.

Client: Bidwells for Fusion Student