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‘We wanted to deliver a scheme that played to the strengths of this period building and Dragonfly was completely on board with that vision. The quality of the fit-out is evident’


Lee Treanor, head of development at Bruntwood


REDEVELOPMENT


Dragonfly redevelops 97-year-old Manchester workspace for the 21st century


Commercial contractor Dragonfly has completed the total refurbishment of one of Manchester's most iconic workspaces. The company carried out the


extensive makeover of 5 New York Street, a four-storey Grade II listed building dating back to 1909 and located close to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre. Dragonfly worked closely with owners


Bruntwood to create a range of high-end office suites while retaining the character of the building and many of its original features. Lee Treanor, head of development at


Bruntwood, said: “We wanted to deliver a scheme that played to the strengths of this period building and Dragonfly was completely on board with that vision. The quality of the fit-out is evident.” Dragonfly completed the refurbish- ment of reception, common areas and


staircases and carried out major structural works to form a new lift shaft and install new lift cars and mechanisms. The contractor was introduced to one


of the building's new tenants, British Engineering Services, and created a bespoke office space for them. Simon Daffy,


co-director at


Dragonfly, explained: “We worked with British Engineering Services to develop the client scheme all the way from initial design to finishes and furniture. “The design required detailed


structural and space utilisation and the incorporation of a mezzanine structure within the existing floor plate, which was particularly challenging due to access restrictions.” Some of the steel work required for


the mezzanine was up to 5.5 metres long and Dragonfly organised a road closure and crane lift to load the steelwork. Originally planned to be carried out over


two days, the four flatbed crane lift was completed in just one owing to careful planning and a mammoth effort from the 20-strong site team. Martine Coleman from British


Engineering Services, who project- managed the fit-out, commented: “This was completely new territory for our business – moving out of a ‘typical’ office space into a custom-built environment. Dragonfly’s support was second to none. No request was too difficult for them and they provided great assistance to me and everyone associated with the move.” Other Dragonfly projects include the


Pullman Hotel in Liverpool and Manchester’s Central Library and Town Hall redevelopment, which scooped a RIBA North West Award. The company was also appointed as


principal contractor for Neo, an £8m collaborative workspace in Manchester city centre.


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