Union (towers)

Union
The two towers of the Union development
Location within Greater Manchester
General information
TypeCo-living
LocationWater Street, Manchester, England
Coordinates53°28′43″N 2°15′25″W / 53.47870°N 2.25684°W / 53.47870; -2.25684
CompletedTower 1: 2024
Tower 2: 2025
CostTower 1: £191 million[1]
OwnerVita Group
Height
HeightTower 1: 112 m (367 ft)
Technical details
Floor countTower 1: 36[2]
Tower 2: 32
Design and construction
ArchitectDenton Corker Marshall[2]
Main contractorRenaker[1]
Website
liveunion.com

Union is a co-living development of two towers on Water Street in the St John's area of Manchester, England. The first phase, a 112-metre (367 ft), 36-storey high-rise, is the first rent-by-the-room co-living building in the United Kingdom, where potential renters are matched with housemates based on their responses to a questionnaire.[3] It was designed by Denton Corker Marshall and as of January 2026 is the 20th-tallest building in Greater Manchester. The second phase, consisting of a 32-storey building, is due for completion in 2025.[4]

History

Planning

The planning application for phase one was submitted to Manchester City Council in April 2020 for a 36-storey building comprising co-living units, as well as amenity, flexible commercial (Sui generis), and co-work spaces.[5] Planning approval was obtained in November 2021.

The planning application for phase two was submitted to Manchester City Council in December 2019 for a 32-storey building comprising co-living units, amenity space, gym and flexible commercial space.[6] Planning approval was obtained in July 2021.

Construction

Construction of phase one was completed by property developer Renaker in March 2024.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Hatmaker, Julia (28 April 2023). "Sneak Peek: Latest CGIs of Vita's £191m Manchester co-living block". Place North West. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b Middleton-Pugh, Jessica (22 October 2019). "Vita picks Manchester for first co-living block". Place North West. Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  3. ^ "New Manchester apartments promise no nightmare housemates". BBC News. 28 March 2024. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b Sheehan, Rory (4 March 2024). "Gallery: Manchester's largest co-living tower Union opens doors". Place North West. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Planning – Application Summary 126648/FO/2020". Manchester City Council. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Planning – Application Summary 125655/FO/2019". Manchester City Council. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
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