Affinity Living Circle Square Explained

Affinity Living Circle Square
Former Names:Circle Square-Block 1
Circle Square-Building 6
Building Type:Residential skyscraper
Location:Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
England, United Kingdom
Owner:Bruntwood and Select Property Group
Landlord:Vita Living
Coordinates:53.4734°N -2.2388°W
Start Date:2018
Completion Date:2021
Status:Completed
Height:116m (381feet)
Floor Count:36
Architect:Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios[1]
Website:Official website

Affinity Living Circle Square is a 116m (381feet) tall, 36-storey residential skyscraper in Manchester, England. The building is part of the Circle Square development area of the city centre on Oxford Road, consisting of commercial buildings, student residential, private rented residential, retail and leisure space.

It was designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios[1] and as of February 2024 is the 13th-tallest building in Greater Manchester.

History

Planning

The planning application[2] was submitted to Manchester City Council in April 2016 for 411 apartments in one part 17-storey, part 36-storey tower, 266 apartments within one 17-storey tower, two office towers of 18- and 14-storeys, and a 10-storey car park with more than 1,000 spaces.[3] [4]

Planning approval was obtained in June 2016.[4]

Construction

Construction of Affinity Living Circle Square commenced in 2018 and was completed in 2021.[5]

Facilities

Affinity Living Circle Square includes a gym, private dining rooms, residents' lounges, co-working spaces, and rooftop terraces.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vita Living Circle Square . 3 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Planning – Application Summary. Manchester City Council . 3 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Circle Square applications detail 36-storey tower and offices. Place North West . 4 April 2016 . 3 March 2023.
  4. Web site: £750m Oxford Road Scheme Gains Second Phase Approval . Confidentials Manchester . 2 June 2016. 3 March 2023.
  5. Web site: Affinity Living Circle Square. Skycraper Center . 3 March 2023.
  6. Web site: Amenities designed for todays way of living. Vita Living . 3 March 2023.