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First look at Manchester’s new residential village
Details of two residential communities in Manchester's new St. John’s neigh- bourhood have been revealed by devel- oper Allied London. South Village and St. John’s Place
Tower, known as ‘Village and Sky', will create a village-inspired community in Manchester’s city centre. Designed by Geraghty Taylor
Architects, the project was inspired by Manchester’s creative scene and wanted to put people back at the heart of design. Michael Ingall, chief executive, Allied
London commented: “St. John’s will be Manchester’s first residential neighbour- hood, and a new Manchester experience. We want to create a lifestyle where living means more than just bricks and mortar, and we want to do it well.” He continued: “Geraghty Taylor
Architects was briefed to create contem- porary warehouse living for South Village based on classic industrial her- itage. By contrast, St. John’s Place Tower has a different feel – that of classic, modern architecture and design, reminis- cent of the first towers in Chicago and New York.” Geraghty Taylor Architects was com-
missioned to create the interior design brand for the two projects, while Simpson Haugh and Partners designed the masterplan. Brendan Geraghty, director and co-
founder of the London-based firm of architects, explained: “We work from the premise of Brand before Building. That means we want to fully understand our client’s brand and create or develop the story behind any project we approach.
Architecture is not just about bricks and mortar; it is about facilitating communi- ties, lives and neighbourhoods and creat- ing the brand and culture to support that.” David Drews, St. John’s head of design,
said that the idea behind the two build- ing projects was to create “two individual personalities.” He explained further: “South Village
is about craft and honesty. Expect pol- ished concrete floors, oversized terraces and exposed brick. The Tower is inspired by mid-century classic design and fea- tures bespoke kitchens, marble finish walls and unparalleled views of Manchester.” Homes at South Village and St. John’s
Place Tower will launch to the public in September 2016.
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