100 Greengate Explained

Anaconda Cut
Status:Complete
Location:Greengate, Salford, Greater Manchester, England
Start Date:2016
Architect:OMI Architects
Floor Count:44
Building Type:Residential skyscraper
Roof:131m (430feet)
Developer:Renaker

100 Greengate (known as Anaconda Cut) (during development known as Exchange Court) is a residential skyscraper in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, with a height of 131m (430feet). As of February 2024, it is the second-tallest building in Salford after Cortland at Colliers Yard and the 10th-tallest building in Greater Manchester.[1]

It was designed by OMI Architects and is part of a major redevelopment of the Greengate area.[2] The 44-storey tower includes a lower elevation clad with aluminium panels reaching 16 storeys. The main tower is covered with reflective metal panels set behind the glass.

The site is bounded by Trinity Way to the north, and Greengate to the south.

History

Construction of the building started in May 2016 and it was topped out in March 2018.[3]

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References

53.488°N -2.2494°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Planning secured for Salford's tallest building. Shelina Begum. 13 May 2016. Manchester Evening Standard. 7 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Exchange Court, Manchester . Renaker Build . 7 August 2017.
  3. Web site: At 44-storeys high it will be Salford's tallest building . . 9 March 2018.