MEPC unveils plans for NOMA spec office development
MEPC has outlined proposals for a 200,000 sq ft speculative office development at the NOMA scheme in Manchester.
The building, called 4 Angel Square, will comprise Grade A office space across 11 storeys. The ground floor will also feature units for retail or food and beverage.
It will sit on the corner of Corporation Street and Miller Street, and will be designed by Manchester-based architects SimpsonHaugh.
MEPC has outlined proposals for a 200,000 sq ft speculative office development at the NOMA scheme in Manchester.
The building, called 4 Angel Square, will comprise Grade A office space across 11 storeys. The ground floor will also feature units for retail or food and beverage.
It will sit on the corner of Corporation Street and Miller Street, and will be designed by Manchester-based architects SimpsonHaugh.
A public consultation will be held on 21 March at the Old Bank Residency on Hanover Street.
Hermes Investment Management is the investment manager of NOMA, on behalf of an institutional investor. It appointed MEPC as its development manager last year.
Paul Pavia, head of development at MEPC, said: “Off the back of significant investment in the listed estate, NOMA continues to go from strength to strength and we are excited to bring forward these proposals for a high quality commercial development on such a prominent site, which we intend to develop speculatively, underlining our continued confidence in Manchester as a city.
“As part of 4 Angel Square, we will be creating an extensive area of new high quality public realm on what is currently surface car parking plus bar and restaurant space at ground floor to bring life to this area. We have a clear vision and aspiration to provide physical and visual connection between this part of NOMA and the listed estate and Sadler’s Yard.”
In total, NOMA aims to provide 2.5m sq ft of both new-build and renovated office space situated alongside housing, public realm and retail and leisure opportunities.
Peter Gallagher, director at Colliers, said: “Manchester is booming and needs high quality new office space like 4 Angel Square to sustain its growth and help the city remain competitive and attractive to major occupiers on both a domestic and global scale.”
James Devany, director at JLL, said: “There is pent-up demand for high quality office space in Manchester and projects such as 4 Angel Square will be crucial to meeting this demand while also helping expand the city centre.”
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