IBI hires Manchester office head

The Government’s fiscal reaction to the coronavirus pandemic proves "the magic money tree has always been there", said Gavin Elliot, head of BDP’s Manchester studio, and raises questions as to why the funds have not been used to tackle climate change. 

Ask Real Estate has submitted proposals for a 22-storey Staycity hotel close to Manchester's Beetham Tower.

If Manchester is to achieve its aim of becoming net zero carbon by 2038 it must find a way of cutting emissions by 50% over the next five years, according to Gavin Elliott, head of BDP's Manchester studio.

The Manchester-based architect and engineering firm has hired the former TP Bennett and Sheppard Robson designer to head up its five-strong interior design team.

Manchester-based architecture and masterplanning practice Fletcher Rae has hired Seamus Lennon as director, and overhauled its leadership structure to create a new board.

Extinction Rebellion’s Jasmin Eastwood has stewarded at protests and camped out for a week as part of last summer’s pedestrianised blockade in Manchester, and she also happens to be an architect at Sheppard Robson.

A 50:50 joint venture between the developers has acquired a 14,000 sq ft plot in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, with Hawkins\Brown drawing up designs.

Plans to make Emirates Old Trafford the biggest cricket ground outside London and extend the adjacent Hilton Garden Hotel have been approved by Trafford Council.

Two planning applications from Portugal Street East were approved by Manchester City Council, as well as Far East Consortium's proposals for homes on Addington Street and temporary consent relating to Belle Vue stadium.