Plenty of negative chatter about the look of Factory. Just like the negative chatter about the look of the Coop Live Arena. I've always been of the opinion of what takes place inside a cultural arts building matters more than it's appearance. Home being a prime example. It's a great success. Hoping to visit Factory next week. Good to read your positive thoughts on Factory, mate.
Manchester’s Changing Skyline
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And wholly predictable. Sadly.
staffsblue
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I went to see "You, Me & The Balloons" at the Factory International/ Aviva Studios warehouse this afternoon. I appreciate the building isn't complete but it's already a really impressive space.
I can definitely see the potential of the building in terms of industrial size artworks and live cultural events.
The current exhibition is well worth checking out, and finished off my visit with a delicious ice cream from the "Ginger's Comfort Emporium'" ice cream van whilst relaxing on an Irwell-side picnic bench.
There's also some self service beer taps for those wanting something a little stronger.
Can definitely see the location becoming a popular all year round destination.
pride in battle
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It's definitely got mixed reviews (which may be a good sign!).
Jury still out for me tbf, but it's the flexibility of the space inside and what can be achieved will probably make this a success.
The St Michael’s website has been updated and features a brand new flythrough video that starts as soon as you click on the link. The updated website includes new CGI’s and additional information about the office block and the residential/hotel tower. The first 2 CGI’s are from the flythrough video, hence looking slightly blurred.
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www.st-michaels.com
Manchester's new 5 Star Destination | St. Michael's
St Michaels is Manchester's new five star destination. A visionary workspace with vibrant living.
www.st-michaels.com
Click on the Wake Up to Money audio link below, where Neville discusses the St Michael’s proposal.
Former footballer Gary Neville has talked about lessons he learned as he unveiled more details of his £400m development in Manchester city centre.
The St Michael's scheme includes a five-star hotel and luxury flats.
The ex-Manchester United star revised the original plans for the scheme after a backlash from conservationists.
He admitted the idea to knock down a pub and the front of the Bootle Street police station was a "huge mistake" but said the project was now back on track.
www.bbc.co.uk
Former footballer Gary Neville has talked about lessons he learned as he unveiled more details of his £400m development in Manchester city centre.
The St Michael's scheme includes a five-star hotel and luxury flats.
The ex-Manchester United star revised the original plans for the scheme after a backlash from conservationists.
He admitted the idea to knock down a pub and the front of the Bootle Street police station was a "huge mistake" but said the project was now back on track.
Gary Neville admits error in £400m Manchester development
The £400m St Michael's scheme in Manchester city centre includes a five-star hotel and luxury flats.
www.bbc.co.uk
Wake Up to Money - Wake Up To Money Special - Gary Neville - BBC Sounds
Gary Neville in conversation with Sean Farrington
www.bbc.co.uk
Iconic is a Word banded about far to often in the property development and building industry. But I think it’s fair to say Therme Manchester could be iconic? New CGI’s from the planning application. Link to the planning application below if anyone wants to have a look. Go straight to the D&AS’s.
111318/FUL/23 | Development of a Wellbeing Resort including logistics hub, vehicular and pedestrian accesses, multi-storey car parking, hard and soft landscaping, public realm and associated infrastructure and engineering works and other ancillary development including removal of residual slab. | Site Of Former Eventcity Barton Dock Road Trafford Park Manchester M41 7TB
