UK-based real estate developer Bruntwood SciTech has commenced construction at No3 Circle Square, a new development within the Manchester Oxford Road Corridor innovation district.
Bruntwood SciTech is a 50:50 joint venture comprising Bruntwood and Legal & General.
Construction contractor GMI Construction Group has been appointed to build the £87m site.
The 267,000ft² facility will house 15 floors of workspace and is expected to become operational in the first quarter of 2025.
Bridge Architects has designed the facility, which will feature a ground-floor shop, a recreational space, a shared lounge, an event area, and a roof terrace.
No3 Circle Square is being designed to achieve net-zero embodied carbon during construction, as well as BREEAM Excellent status, a NABERS 5-star certification, and an energy performance certificate A rating upon completion.
It is similar to Bruntwood SciTech’s No1 and No2 Circle Squares, which are now occupied by companies such as Disney Streaming, Roku, Autocab, and Octopus Energy.
Bruntwood SciTech commercial director Bradley Topps said: “With No1 and No2 now fully let, and a successful consultation period complete, it’s exciting to see work now commencing at No3.
“Our goal for Circle Square has always been to provide the perfect synergy between sustainable, high-quality workspaces and first-class amenities, and this latest development is in keeping with that ethos.
“We look forward to seeing No3 take shape with the support of GMI.”
