Plans have been revealed that will see the former Kendals department store transformed into 230k sq ft of modern, prime office space
Relentless Developments, in partnership with Investec and supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), is set to secure the future of the iconic Kendal Milne building on Deansgate in the city centre.
The plans will also see an extensive F&B and retail provision, in order to meet the growing demand from national and international businesses for high quality commercial development in the city.
A second phase of 280k sq ft of new build office space will follow on the current multi-storey car park behind the Kendals building.
The project is benefitting from £44m funding from the £1bn Good Growth Fund, as announced by the GMCA, which will unlock a new era for Manchester’s renowned parsonage district.
Relentless will bring its expertise in combining heritage-led redevelopment with the creation of future-ready workspace to the landmark project, following the incredible success of its No.1 St Michael’s scheme, which officially opened earlier this month.
Anthony Kilbride, CEO of Relentless Developments, commented:
“We’re proud to be working in partnership with Investec to secure the future of this much-loved Manchester landmark. The support from GMCA breathes new life into this critical area of Manchester and will unlock the wider regeneration of the Parsonage district. We look forward to drawing on our reputation for creating modern, future-facing workspace that fulfils the city’s commercial ambition while also preserving the architecture and heritage of its historically-significant buildings.”
Will Lewis, CEO of OBI Property commented: “The Kendal building is one of the most iconic buildings in the city centre and this exciting workspace conversion will deliver some of the most impressive prime office space in the city. Manchester’s office market continues to be fuelled by high levels of demand from large occupiers across a variety of exciting growth sectors, underpinning its global appeal as a place to do business. Kendal will play a critical role in filling the obvious gap in supply.”
