Speculative offices proposed for NOMA Manchester

Plans have been submitted for a new 11-storey speculative commercial building in the NOMA district of Manchester, a 20-acre mixed-use neighbourhood in the centre of the city.

Developer MEPC has submitted plans for 4 Angel Square, which will provide more than 18,500m² of Grade A office space alongside a new public square.

The office building will sit on the corner of Corporation Street and Miller Street and is NOMA’s first speculative new-build office development, with MEPC looking to capitalise on high demand for workspace in Manchester thanks to the city’s continued growth.

Designed by Manchester-based architects SimpsonHaugh, the Grade-A office building will bring over 2,000 new workers to NOMA. In addition to providing office space, shops or restaurants will be provided on the ground floor.

Head of Development at MEPC Paul Pavia said: “Major corporates from not just the UK but across the globe are looking to base some of their operations in Manchester, thanks to the city’s strong civic leadership, thriving culture and leisure scene and increasing transport and digital connectivity.

“4 Angel Square will bring some much-needed supply to the Manchester office market, with demand for high quality workspace outstripping supply and we’re excited to be submitting our proposals to the city council.”