{"id":5540,"date":"2025-05-21T16:46:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=5540"},"modified":"2025-05-21T16:46:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:46:56","slug":"bowmer-kirkland-to-build-manchester-office-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/bowmer-kirkland-to-build-manchester-office-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowmer + Kirkland to build Manchester office block"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Developer Landsec has appointed Bowmer + Kirkland to build\u00a0Manchester\u2019s newest office at the Mayfield Park city-centre site.<\/p>\n<p>Work will start this summer\u00a0on the 233,000 sq ft building to be known as The Republic .<\/p>\n<p>It is hoped the development of the Republic will unlock the delivery of a total 1,700 homes as part of a major residential led scheme on the park.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"478038\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creaghconcrete.co.uk%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CE_Creagh.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Henrietta Nowne, Development Director at Landsec, said: \u201cThe next generation of talent is rightly looking for more from the places they choose to work in. The Republic responds to this changing demand, and helps unlock the delivery of new homes for the city.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Bowmer + Kirkland Regional Construction Director, Malcolm Robertson, said: \u201cThe successful award of The Republic follows a period of close collaboration with the Landsec team, and reflects our commitment to quality, innovation, and delivering on our clients\u2019 vision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to bringing this new commercial space to life and being an integral part of the developing Mayfield story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Republic, designed by Morris+Company, received updated planning consent in April, following refinements to plans that led to a greener and cleaner building. It will accommodate around 2,000 people upon completion in 2028.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"164719\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FConEnq25%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TAK1222 Con Enq MPU May 300x250.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It will be one of the most sustainable offices in Manchester, targeting 600kg CO2 per m2 of embodied carbon, around 40% less than most existing offices, and a target of a 5-star rating under the NABERS system for environmental performance.<\/p>\n<p>The Republic kickstarts the first phase of development at Mayfield, which also includes a transport hub that will become Manchester\u2019s biggest cycle and EV charging hub, hundreds of new homes and a major 3.7-acre green extension to Mayfield Park.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"163817\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.constructionenquirer.com%2Fdirectory%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/enquirer_directory_mpu.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"488804\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creaghconcrete.com%2Fproducts%2Fspantherm%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CE-spantherm.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>from Construction Enquirer https:\/\/ift.tt\/xgGPoSq<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Developer Landsec has appointed Bowmer + Kirkland to build\u00a0Manchester\u2019s newest office at the Mayfield Park city-centre site. Work will start this summer\u00a0on the 233,000 sq ft building to be known as The Republic . 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