Bruntwood gets thumbs up to transform Manchester and Salford Bank

Bruntwood Works is set to transform the former Manchester and Salford Bank building at 38-42 Mosley Street in Manchester into a workspace and hospitality development. Manchester City Council has backed the company’s plans to restore the Grade II listed building under a new name, Bond, emphasising the building’s close bond with the city centre. The 33,000 sq ft building will form a part of a cluster of Bruntwood Works’ workspaces, including York House, Manchester Club, Pall Mall and Bloc, Bruntwood Works’ latest Pioneer workspace. The approved plans include refurbishing four floors of office space into fully fitted suites ranging from 1,000 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft, creating a new communal lounge and adding a restaurant in the old banking hall. The plans also include refurbishing the palazzo basement to house wellness facilities including a gym, cycle scheme, screening room, showers and changing facilities. The refurbishment of the building is set to complete in early 2023. Ciara Keeling, chief executive of Bruntwood Works, said: “In harnessing the rich heritage of the bank, we are creating a space fit for the future where people can come together and flourish, reflecting what we can achieve if we look creatively at how we can reimagine the city centre estate, creating a cluster of spaces that foster more rewarding experiences for local businesses.” To send feedback, e-mail evelina.grecenko@eg.co.uk or tweet @Gre_Eve or @EGPropertyNews Photo: Bruntwood View more developments in Manchester >>