The Hut Group unveil Pepsi-inspired offices
PLANS for two new massive office buildings at Airport City have been revealed.
The development will create 184,000 sq ft of office space with a glass and steel-look design inspired by the iconic Pepsi-Cola Corporation world HQ in New York.
It forms part of the previously announced The Hut Group development, which will develop one million sq ft of office space, as well as studio space on the same site.
The plans also include extensive landscaping and a new ‘landing’ area for a Cor-Ten steel pedestrian and cycle bridge over the M56 spur road, linking the site to the airport’s transport interchange and terminals.
The first of the office buildings, designed by architects 5Plus, could be complete by early-to-mid 2021.
Inside, there will be a range of cafés, restaurants and gyms, supporting by a rolling programme of pop-up food amenities.
A new multi-storey car park will provide a total of 1,497 car parking spaces across eight levels for office workers and hotel guests, along with ground floor commercial units.
Adam White, director of commercial and business development, of MAG Property and Airport City JV Partner, said: “We anticipate a major surge in occupier demand at Airport City, following the recent landmark announcement with The Hut Group, which will help to deliver a critical mass of up to 10,000 people.
“On the back of this momentum and linked to the growth of the airport and its global connectivity, we are now progressing development further by submitting planning permission for two new office buildings that will also help to address the lack of supply of Grade A office accommodation in the city region.
“Airport City will bridge the market between Manchester city centre, the wider conurbation, and Cheshire, complementing their offer with strong car parking ratios, up to nine trains an hour to the city centre and a significant price differential.
“With the approved plans for a new hotel district set to deliver in the region of 1,200 new beds by 2021, we’re taking major steps forward towards making the years of hard work invested in this ambitious project become a reality – creating a new commercial business hub, with its benefits set to be felt across the wider region.”
Phil Doyle, director of 5plus architects said: “This is a pivotal moment in the history of Airport City. The hard yards put in by everyone involved over the past few years on the project has already delivered some significant investment in infrastructure and priming the site for the buildings to come.
“With the imminent delivery of the first office building, multi-storey car park and, crucially, the footbridge and public realm, that change in place making and perceptions is about to be realised.”
Plans have been submitted to Manchester city council.