100 Greengate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anaconda Cut |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | residential |
| Location | Greengate, Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Construction started | 2016 |
| Completed | 2018 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 131m |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 44 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | OMI Architects |
| Developer | Renaker |
Anaconda Cut is a very tall residential building, also known as 100 Greengate. While it was being built, people called it Exchange Court. This impressive skyscraper is located in Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Standing at 428 feet (about 130 meters) tall, it's the tallest building in Salford and the sixth tallest in the wider Greater Manchester area.
What is Anaconda Cut?
Anaconda Cut is a modern apartment building designed by OMI Architects. It's an important part of a big project to make the Greengate area more modern and lively. The building has 44 floors, offering many homes for people.
Design and Look
The lower part of the tower, which goes up to 16 floors, is covered with shiny aluminum panels. The main part of the tower above that has reflective metal panels placed behind glass, giving it a sleek and modern look. The building stands between Trinity Way to the north and Greengate to the south.
Building History
The construction of Anaconda Cut began in May 2016. The building reached its full height, a process called "topping out," in March 2018. This means the very top of the building's structure was completed.
Images for kids
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Anaconda Cut under construction in May 2017.
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The building site in July 2017.
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Construction progress in August 2017.
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The building taking shape in July 2017.
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Nearly complete in February 2018.
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The building almost finished in March 2018.
