101 Embankment

Project 101 Embankment
Location Manchester
Sector Offices & Retail
Project Value £56 million
Main Architect Flanagan Lawrence
Main Contractor Carillion
Relevant Sub-contractor Prater
CAB member Kawneer UK Ltd
System AA®201 Unitised Curtain Wall

Designed by architects Flanagan Lawrence, the BREEAM “Excellent” rated offices at 101 Embankment have been built on a Grade II listed sandstone viaduct podium structure that in itself houses three levels of car parking and two retail units. The AA®201 unitised curtain walling by Kawneer was installed by building envelope contractor Prater at the rate of up to 30 of the 1,160 panels a day or a complete floor in five days. The development totals 165,000ft2.