HBD has secured planning approval for the 200,000 sq ft Colloco office development in the St John’s district of Manchester city centre.
The developer, which is part of Henry Boot, is now seeking a joint venture partner to deliver the Grade A office scheme, which is located on the corner of New Quay Street and Gartside Street and was formerly the LTE Group’s Manchester College.
Designed by EPR Architects, the 16-storey development will include communal spaces at ground floor level with a concierge reception, a roof pavilion with breakout and events space, and access to a landscaped garden terrace with views across the city.
The scheme will be built to net zero carbon in construction and operation standards and HBD is targeting BREEAM Excellent and an EPC A rating.
Adam Brady, executive director at HBD, said: “Colloco represents a new era in workspace design. The building looks to attract dynamic, forward-thinking organisations, which see collaboration and the health and wellbeing of their employees as fundamental to the success of their business.
“We are pleased with the planning approval which is recognition of the value that a scheme such as Colloco will bring to the city. It will be one of the most sustainable new office buildings in the regional market at a time when high-profile businesses are looking to occupy space which will support their net zero carbon commitments.”
The project team included Asteer Planning, Curtins, Hoare Lea and Ramboll.
