Wharfside, Trafford Wharf, Manchester

Wharfside’ is a new contemporary self-contained office building on Trafford Wharf Road, overlooking the Salford Quays area of Manchester.

The building is set on a sloping landscaped site which has been utilised to provide basement and onsite car parking for 124 cars, with 42,250ft2 (3,925m2) of grade A office space set over 4 floors, based around a central circulation and service core with lighting, services and access controlled by a building management computer system.

Architecturally this building commands a striking visual presence in the Quays with its eclectic mix of architecture. Quality, high specification materials are used externally with a carefully considered amalgamation of Sto-render and curtain walling glazing throughout. The building, with its feature glazed corner bays and fully glazed penthouse offices, takes full advantage of the stunning views over the Salford Quays, the city centre, and beyond.

The offices, lobbies and rest rooms are fitted out to a high specification off an impressive reception area with its double height feature atrium.