Bywater has appointed GMI Construction Group as main contractor for the delivery of the 35 Fountain Street new-build office scheme in Manchester.
The scheme will comprise 87,000 sq ft across basement, ground and eight upper floors, including two newly consented levels that will provide 16,000 sq ft of Grade A workspace. Completion is targeted for late Summer 2027.
Designed by Bennetts Associates, the steel frame of the existing building will be retained while incorporating a hybrid structure featuring cross‑laminated timber (CLT) to dramatically reduce embodied carbon.
Chris Riley, development manager at Bywater, said: “We are excited to see our vision for 35 Fountain Street progress through 2026 and 2027. Working closely with the local council, GMI and our consultant team, we are delivering a Grade A building that sets a new benchmark for sustainability, design quality and environmental performance in Manchester.”
Andrew Antoniades, head of lending at CBRE, which has been appointed to lease the building, added: “At a time when demand is outstripping supply in Manchester, we are excited to have funded this fantastic Grade A office space in the city. Fountain Street is another strong example of the Evergreen Fund’s continued commitment to supporting the region’s growth. Evergreen is a cornerstone of the £2bn lending programme managed by CBRE Lending, and our longest standing mandate.”
