Deansgate Square
Deansgate Square is a residential skyscraper complex in Manchester, England, developed by Renaker and comprising four towers that reach heights of 40, 47, 53, and 67 storeys, providing a total of 1,508 apartments.[1][2] Located in the New Jackson neighbourhood on the site of a former public car park adjacent to the River Medlock, the development was designed by architects SimpsonHaugh and completed in 2021, significantly transforming the city's skyline as Manchester's tallest residential building at 200 metres.[2][1] The towers feature a distinctive vertical design with 1-metre indentations, fully glazed curtain walling in silver grey and anthracite tones, and extensive amenities spanning 92,000 square feet, including a rooftop garden, swimming pool, gym, cinema, tennis court, concierge services, and landscaped public spaces such as The Square and Medlock Steps.[2][1] As part of the broader Great Jackson Street Development Framework, Deansgate Square enhances pedestrian connectivity and public realm quality in central Manchester, contributing to the area's evolution into a high-density urban destination while offering luxury living options that are now fully sold out.[2][1]Overview
Location and Context
Deansgate Square is situated on Owen Street in the Southern Gateway area of Manchester city centre, England, forming a key part of the city's urban regeneration efforts.[3] The development occupies a site bounded by the River Medlock to the south, Owen Street to the north, and the Mancunian Way—part of Manchester's Inner Ring Road—to the east, positioning it as a transitional zone between the bustling Deansgate district and the southern approaches to the city centre.[4] It lies in close proximity to Deansgate-Castlefield railway and Metrolink station, approximately a five-minute walk away, enhancing connectivity for residents and visitors.[5] The surrounding urban context integrates Deansgate Square with established landmarks and ongoing developments, including the nearby Beetham Tower on Deansgate, which anchors the western edge of the city centre's high-rise cluster.[2] This location facilitates seamless links to Manchester's cultural and commercial hubs, such as Deansgate's retail and entertainment offerings to the north, while contributing to the revitalization of the post-industrial Southern Gateway area along the River Medlock.[6] As a mixed-use residential complex developed by Renaker, Deansgate Square encompasses 1,508 luxury apartments across four towers, spanning a total floor area of 183,000 m² and providing extensive amenities within the broader New Jackson neighbourhood.[1][2] The project reached overall completion in 2021, marking it as a significant post-recession revival initiative that builds on an original 2007 proposal delayed by the financial crisis.[7]Towers and Specifications
Deansgate Square consists of four residential towers of varying heights, forming a prominent skyline cluster in Manchester. The South Tower stands at 200 metres tall with 67 floors, making it the tallest building in Greater Manchester and the tallest outside London in the United Kingdom.[8] The East Tower reaches 158 metres over 53 floors, the West Tower measures 144 metres across 47 floors, and the North Tower is the shortest at 122 metres with 40 floors.[9][10] Upon completion in 2021, the South Tower ranked as the second-tallest residential building in the UK, underscoring the development's scale in the national context.[11] Ownership of the towers is divided among developers, with Renaker retaining control of the South and East Towers as part of its portfolio of luxury apartments.[1] Legal & General Investment Management acquired the North and West Towers for build-to-rent operations, marking significant investments in Manchester's rental market.[12][13] The towers collectively house 1,508 residential units, distributed as follows: the South Tower contains 496 apartments, the East Tower 386, the West Tower 350, and the North Tower 276.[14][15] This allocation emphasizes the South Tower's dominance in unit count, reflecting its height and prominence, while the overall floor area supports a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences along with penthouses.| Tower | Height (m) | Floors | Units | Owner/Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South | 200 | 67 | 496 | Renaker |
| East | 158 | 53 | 386 | Renaker |
| West | 144 | 47 | 350 | Legal & General |
| North | 122 | 40 | 276 | Legal & General |