Elizabeth Tower, Manchester Explained

Elizabeth Tower
Building Type:Residential skyscraper
Location:Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
England, United Kingdom
Address:16 Silvercroft Street, Manchester, M15 4ZD
Owner:Renaker
Coordinates:53.4725°N -2.2554°W
Start Date:2018
Completion Date:2022
Status:Completed
Height:153m (502feet)
Floor Count:52
Architect:SimpsonHaugh[1]
Website:Official website

Elizabeth Tower is a 153m (502feet) tall, 52-storey residential skyscraper in Manchester, England. The building is part of the first phase of the Crown Street development area at the southern end of Deansgate in the city centre, behind the Deansgate Square skyscraper cluster[2] and adjacent to The Blade skyscraper. It was designed by SimpsonHaugh architects[1] and as of 2023 is the sixth-tallest building in Greater Manchester.

History

Planning

The planning application was submitted to Manchester City Council in April 2018 for two tall buildings, a 51-storey and a 21-storey tower subsequently named Elizabeth Tower and Victoria Residence respectively.[3] The towers form the first phase of developer Renaker's Crown Street development, consisting of a combined total of 664 apartments.[2] Elizabeth Tower contains 484 apartments.[4]

Planning approval was obtained in summer 2018.[5] [3]

Construction

Construction of Elizabeth Tower commenced in 2018 and completed in 2022.[6] The smaller of the two towers, Victoria Residence, reached practical completion in November 2020.[7]

Facilities

Elizabeth Tower includes a gym, rooftop gardens, and a 20m (70feet) swimming pool located on the 44th floor. The swimming pool is one of the highest in Western Europe.[2] [8]

In August 2022, NHS Property Services signed a lease on 8000square feet across the ground and first floors for a medical centre at Elizabeth Tower.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Crown Street . SimpsonHaugh . 27 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Gallery: Images revealed of next Renaker tower . Place North West . 30 October 2018 . 27 February 2023.
  3. Web site: Planning – Application Summary . Manchester City Council . 27 February 2023.
  4. Web site: Medical centre to open at Renaker's Elizabeth Tower. Place North West . 23 August 2022 . 27 February 2023.
  5. Web site: Plans waved through include those for a 51-storey skyscraper on the Mancunian Way . Confidentials Manchester . 29 June 2018. 27 February 2023.
  6. Web site: Elizabeth Tower. Skycraper Center . 27 February 2023.
  7. Web site: Renaker completes Victoria Residence. Place North West . 6 November 2020 . 27 February 2023.
  8. Web site: Elizabeth Tower . Savills . 10 May 2023.