New 68,374 sq ft distribution facility set to practically complete this month
July 2022 – Harbert Management Corporation (Europe) LLC has announced that it has secured a pre-letting at Guinness Point, a brand new 68,374 sq ft industrial unit in Trafford Park. The new distribution facility will be practically completed this month.
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd has signed a 15 year lease on the facility which will provide the retailer with a prominent, high-quality, new build development within the heart the North West’s prime industrial/logistics location.
Having identified a lack of supply within Trafford Park and the wider Greater Manchester region, Harbert Management Corporation committed to speculatively develop the unit with strong occupational demand received immediately.
Steve Capper, Director, CBRE’s Industrial & Logistics team, comments;
“Given the lack of development within Trafford Park, coupled with the prominent location and specification of the unit, it is no surprise that an excellent company such as Sainsburys has committed to the property.”
Howard Hill of Harbert Management Corporation (Europe) LLC further comments;
“We are excited to welcome Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd to the Trafford Park portfolio. It has been a pleasure to work in partnership with Sainsburys on the scheme and we look forward to seeing them operating from the unit very soon. We have seen record levels of take-up and rental growth across the Trafford Park holding and occupancy levels remain at an all-time high.”
CBRE and B8RE acted for Harbert Management Corporation (Europe) LLC and Avison Young acted for Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd.

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New office to accommodate 70 per cent planned headcount growth

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Office aligned to Deloitte’s hybrid working and climate commitments

Deloitte has agreed heads of terms for a 10-year lease for 43,000 sq ft of space at
100 Embankment,
a new state-of-the-art office building located above Salford’s Greengate Square beside Manchester’s historic Medieval Quarter.

Currently based in a flexible office space at WeWork in the Hanover Building, Deloitte’s 1,050 people in Manchester will move to the new Grade A space in autumn 2023. The decision comes amidst growth for
the firm both in terms of revenue in the region and headcount. Total people numbers have grown by more than 150 in Manchester in the past year alone and plans are in place for Deloitte to increase its Manchester headcount to 1,800 by 2025. 

In line with Deloitte’s commitment to becoming net-zero by 2030, 100 Embankment is rated
‘BREAAM Excellent’ for its sustainability credentials and the fit-out will be aligned to
Deloitte’s
WorldClimate objectives and the green principles set by the firm’s UK head office at 1
New Street Square, London. The new Manchester office will also reflect Deloitte’s hybrid
working model that offers a range of spaces to help fuel creativity, wellbeing and generate more collaboration across the business.

Amenities will include a dedicated entrance, as well as a communal roof terrace suitable for a range of purposes, from meetings and seminars to outdoor spaces for exercise and individual working.

The news comes as Deloitte recently announced 326 promotions across its North West practice ahead of its new financial year, including seven promotions to partner, one to associate partner,
one to senior director, and a further 19 people to director.

Andy Westbrook, practice senior partner for Deloitte in the North West, said: “We want to substantially grow our practice in the North West and Embankment is the perfect place for us to set down roots as we further commit to Manchester
and the wider region. Our headcount has grown by more than 150 people in the last year alone and we have plans to recruit a further 750 people over the next three years.

“This new space also aligns with our commitments to sustainability, wellbeing and digital connectivity. We will create an inspiring and flexible workplace where our people and clients can connect and collaborate. Its central location
makes the office easily accessible via a variety of viable transport options and I am looking forward to designing and shaping our new home with our people.”

Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, added: “Embankment is one of the city’s flagship developments and we’re extremely proud of its success in attracting major companies. I’m delighted that Deloitte is choosing to relocate here. They
are coming to Salford at a very exciting time, with our strong strategic vision for the city’s future, built on growth and opportunity.

“Deloitte’s people can look forward to Grade A office space, complemented by stunning views across the River Irwell, Manchester Cathedral and city centre. It offers easy access to key transport links such as the Exchange Square tram
stop and Victoria station, as well as a host of retail & convenience, accommodation and eateries just a short walking distance away.

“This announcement is great news and further emphasises the growing opportunities available in Salford for both businesses and individuals.”

DLA Architecture has completed works on the redesign of the historic Shot Tower in Chester and handed over the completed scheme.

The site of the prominent landmark building has been transformed into a 72 unit residential-led development by Manchester based developer Whitecroft Group. The significant redevelopment incorporates the restoration of grade II* listed industrial heritage buildings together with new-build elements.

The 168 ft tall Shot Tower is located alongside the Shropshire Union canal and in the heart of Chester city centre. It is the only surviving leadworks of its kind, dating back to the 18th century and was one of the earliest lead shot manufacturing sites to utilise the method pioneered in the 1780’s by inventor William Watts for British muskets during the Napoleonic Wars. The lead works officially closed in 2001 when lead engineering specialists Calder relocated to Chester West Employment Park.

The site redevelopment has been subject to much scrutiny over its future and conservation. DLA was asked to design a scheme that would reinstate the Shot Tower as a celebrated Chester landmark and the site as an integral part of the wider regeneration of the city and the Boughton Canalside Conservation Area.

Jonathan Knowles, Director at the Manchester office of DLA Architecture, said,

“Our brief was to deliver a high-quality design that was commercially viable and market facing whilst fully recognising and utilising the existing Shot Tower. The site has been abandoned for some time and the tower contributed to heavy contamination and as such there were several technical issues to overcome alongside archaeological sensitivities.

“We have worked very closely with the team at Whitecroft Group and had positive consultations with local interest groups, the local authority planning department and Heritage England to arrive at a scheme that reflects the industrial heritage of the former lead-works using a palette of copper and grey standing seam metal cladding and Cheshire red brick.”

DLA has delivered a high specification scheme of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and duplex apartments alongside three, four-bedroom family orientated townhouses. The homes are situated across the new-build and listed elements with new public realm connecting the north and south side of the Shropshire Union Canal with the new business quarter and the rail station.

David Giovanni, Managing Director at Whitecroft Group, said,

“We were delighted to work with DLA Architecture in the redevelopment of Shot Tower. The team demonstrated considerable expertise in restoration and conservation, helping us to navigate the many challenges to arrive at an impressive design that retains much originality.

Despite the many challenges, including the main contractor going into administration halfway through the project as well as the Pandemic, we were able to complete a scheme that we are all very proud of.”

DLA Architecture is an award-winning practice which employs over 80 architects, landscape architects, technologists, and graphic designers. Established over 40 years ago the practice has offices in Manchester, Leeds and London. Its expertise covers a broad range of sector including workplace, homes, learning, sport, industry, retail, and re-use.

DLA has considerable expertise in designing new community spaces and housing. It recently completed the award-winning Hackney Gardens, a significant £21 million project comprising community space and housing in London. It is also appointed on Equipment Works in London, the Broadway in Wimbledon, Kelly’s Yard in Hepburn and St Cecilia Place, which is the redevelopment of the landmark Quarry Hill flats in Leeds city centre.