Press release
Royal BAM Group nv
BAM Construction wins major contract for No.1 Spinningfields, Manchester
Bunnik, the Netherlands, 13 May 2015 - Award winning
property developer Allied London has appointed BAM
Construction to deliver its €100 million (£73 million) design
and build contract for No.1 Spinningfields, the former Quay
House, Quay Street, Manchester.
Set within the heart of Spinningfields, Manchester’s premium
business district, the impressive 24 storey building is set to
deliver a world-class business environment and will be the
finest and highest specified building in Manchester.
Designed with true flexibility, amenity and choice in mind,
the office development has over 24,000 sq m (260,000 sq ft)
of space and floor plates of up to 2,300 sq m (25,000 sq ft).
The Grade A office accommodation includes ground floor
and mezzanine reception areas, which will provide space for
restaurants, cafés and a business lounge. The roof-top restaurant of 625 sq m (6,738 sq ft) will open
onto a garden terrace. The two basement levels have parking for 115 cars, 10 motorcycles and secure
storage for 120 bicycles with showers and lockers provided.
This striking glazed façade building will be constructed to BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. The
development comprises a podium that dramatically cantilevers over Quay Street and Byrom Street,
with a smaller cantilever over the Hardman Square entrance, which further enhances the public realm
aspect. A pedestrian route through the ground floor will provide direct access between Quay Street
and Hardman Square.
Tony Grindrod, Construction Director BAM Construction, said: ‘No.1 Spinningfields is a great project
for BAM in Manchester’s premier business district. We are delighted to have been chosen to deliver
this high profile building, which follows our other prominent Manchester projects like the Co-Operative
Group HQ at 1 Angel Square, Manchester City’s Football Academy and the National Graphene
Institute. We will bring to it the same first rate skills, attitude and expertise.’
Michael Ingall, Chief Executive of Allied London, comments: ‘Spinningfields is now established as the
heart of Manchester’s business district, and with new developments under construction, we aim to
bring more high profile businesses to the city. No.1 Spinningfields takes the amenity available for
occupiers and visitors to another level whilst providing an iconic backdrop to the popular Hardman
Square. We are looking forward to delivering this landmark building with BAM and completing our
Spinningfields masterplan.’
BAM Construction is expected to start the 97 week build programme in June.
No.1 Spinningfields has been designed by architects Simpson Haugh & Partners with technical
detailing by Axis. The client team includes Gardiner & Theobald as the Project Manager and Cost
Consultant and Mott MacDonald as the Façade Engineer. The design team now novated to BAM
includes Roc Consulting as the Civil and Structural Engineer, Grontmij as the Building Services
Engineer and Axis.
Editors notes:
 The site is currently occupied by Quay House, which is currently undergoing demolition.
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The ground and mezzanine levels total 1,214 sq m (13,068 sq ft) and include reception areas for
the office accommodation in addition to space for potential restaurants, cafés and retail occupiers.
The exact space allowed for specific non-office use has not yet been confirmed.
Further information:
- Press: Arno C. Pronk, (030) 659 86 21;
- Analyst Joost van Galen, (030) 659 87 07.
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Royal BAM Group nv
Runnenburg 9, 3981 AZ Bunnik, the Netherlands / PO Box 20, 3980 CA Bunnik, the Netherlands
Telephone +31 (0)30 659 89 88 / Fax +31 (0) 30 659 81 50
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