Freetrade Exchange
A Victorian beauty modernised
The sensitive restoration of this old dame in Manchester brings Freetrade Exchange up to date with a multitude of sensitive changes that revitalise the building.
- Location Manchester
- Client Clearbell
- Status Complete
- Services Architecture, Interior Design
- Photography Scott Kershaw - Tile Persona
A Survivor.
Since the Victorian era, Freetrade Exchange has stood proudly on the corner of Peter Street in Manchester.
The building before work was started.
The building has a host of attractive original features.
The entrance was dated and did not reflect the building's grandeur.
The reception space was cramped and uninviting.
A new approach.
Our CAT A refurbishment of the Grade II listed office building brings a new aesthetic and a raft of updates to the internal layout, giving the building modern facilities with state of the art connectivity, wellbeing and accessibility to ensure its ongoing success in a competitive market.
3D Visual of the proposed new reception spaces.
The refurbishment includes the remodelling of the entrance and addition of a modern business lounge to create a better arrival experience.
The business lounge
New stairs take you from reception to the upper level.
Refurbished floorplates make maximum use of daylight.
Floorplates were upgraded, a new commercial unit in the lower ground floor has been added and the basement has been transformed to create modern wellbeing facilities, including showers, gym, yoga studio, infra-red sauna and cycle store.
The central hub to the basement wellbeing area.
Flexible studio space
Gym
The building before work was started.
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The building has a host of attractive original features.
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The entrance was dated and did not reflect the building's grandeur.
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The reception space was cramped and uninviting.
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3D Visual of the proposed new reception spaces.
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The business lounge
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New stairs take you from reception to the upper level.
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Refurbished floorplates make maximum use of daylight.
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The central hub to the basement wellbeing area.
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Flexible studio space
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Gym
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