Gorgeous Architectural Desing

Gorgeous Architectural Design

Make Architects have a strong pedigree in new-builds, though they have had their fair share of controversial schemes (like Broadgate expansion in London) which is typical of any large development in the UK and not necessarily reflective of their designs.

The architecture is dramatic, especially the large stepped spaces with the supertall canopies. The asymmetrical design of the public realm with large level changes and bold architectural devices looks appealing.

In terms of keeping the old buildings I do generally prefer architects to work with key older buildings. For example in Edinburgh the former Victorian school and Market St arches have been retained in the Caltongate scheme, which at first was destined to demolish the school. However the Bootle Street police station doesn’t look outstanding to me, nor do I recall any architects talking about it when I lived in the city or since.

We need a balance and Manchester without the old warehouses on streets like King Street and Whitworth Street just wouldn’t be the same. But the city needs to live and breathe and that means it has to flex to accommodate the new, and if the new is of good quality then bring it on!