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The Jewel Box Theatre, Manchester College, City Campus

The Jewellery Box, a remarkable architectural masterpiece situated within the premises of Manchester College.

Project Description

Manchester College required a new facility for creative arts and digital media students. After LTE Group bought the old Boddingtons Brewery Car Park, they transformed it into this architectural marvel inside and out. This complex building was built to a very high specification utilising a full team of multi-disciplined skilled craftsmen to design and build.

“City Campus Manchester will not only provide exceptional technical education facilities for learners across Greater Manchester, giving students the perfect environment to gain the skills that they will need for a rewarding career, but will also act as a beacon for the power of education and the opportunities it provides in the heart of the city.”
Lisa O’Loughlin, principal of The Manchester College.

“This new college campus is a real statement of intent by Manchester that is one of the UK’s foremost centre’s of learning for industries that will help shape a dynamic future economy for the UK. ”
Anthony Dillon, MD for Willmott Dixon in the north.

Project Details

CLIENT
LTE Group
LOCATION
Manchester College
INSTALLER NAME
Longworth Building Services
MATERIAL USED
Rimex Stainless Steel, Colour: T22 Prestige Rosy Gold
STATUS
Completed
ARCHITECT
Bond Bryan & Simpson Haugh

The Requirements

Designed by the award-winning Bond Bryan and Simpson Haugh Architects, to create a distinctive identity;the building represents one of the largest investments in further education and skills in the North West for more than 30 years.

RIMEX Stainless Steel- Colour: T22 Prestige Rosy Gold Mirror. The project should adhere to these material specifications to ensure consistency in appearance and performance.

Rimex Panels were fabricated by Metal Solutions Ltd. 300,000 slots were punched during the project.

Results

The Jewellery Box stands as a testament to successful urban regeneration and architectural excellence. By seamlessly integrating modern design elements with the rich cultural heritage of Manchester College.