The main contractor on the development were Bowmer & Kirkland.
The hotel was opened to customers early 2019.
Let by developer BH Group, the hotel offers 187 bedrooms which
are located in both the new fourteen storey rotunda and the
existing ‘City Buildings’. The development also boasts a Marco
Pierre White, New York Italian themed restaurant and bar which
will offer a vibrant new venue for residents as well as city goers.
Nab Speakes, Director of Architects 3DReid, said: “Creating a
building that perfectly balances modern architecture with old is
always challenging and the plans that we designed for the Hotel
Indigo project were especially ambitious. Upon seeing the final
result, we couldn’t be prouder of its design and how well it works in
reality. Our talented team has created a remarkable new building
that is a welcome addition to this part of the city. It stands at the
gateway to the NOMA development and links this area seamlessly
with the city centre.”
James Houlston of BH Group, project owner said, “We are thrilled
with the result of the work that has taken place so far. The building
looks spectacular and is eye catching for all of the right reasons. We
tried very hard to maintain the original fabric of the City Buildings
and I am so pleased that we have been able to intertwine this with
a modern new tower that reflects Manchester’s newer trends in
architecture.”
Aluprof UK’s head office and extensive distribution centre is located
in Altrincham, Cheshire. Aluprof systems are increasingly being
specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects
across the UK. Systems are designed, fabricated and installed
by selected, specially trained local companies, to ensure each
fabricated product meets Aluprof’s exacting standards.
Further information is available on the company’s website
at www.aluprof.co.uk and specialist advice is available
directly from Aluprof’s UK head offices on 0161 941 4005.
Maarten Kleinhout, director of CSI said, “ In view of the tight site,
building movement and rigorous performance criteria, the use
of Unitised stick curtain walling to the majority of the façade was
obvious. Our early collaboration with 3Dreid, Bowmer and Kirkland
and Aluprof technical teams allowed the design intent to be
proficiently translated into a viable and performing façade scheme
which we are proud to be associated with. The project is considered
a success and we continue to enjoy the same colourations on other
schemes with Aluprof. It is evident that the construction industry is
increasingly turning to unitised façade principles to deliver facades
effectively.”