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Great Northern Tower
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Great Northern Tower, Manchester City Centre
General information
Status Complete
Type Highrise
Architectural style Post modern
Location Watson Street, Manchester, England
Construction started 2004
Completed 2007
Height 72 metres (236 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 25
Floor area 25,700 square metres (277,000 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect Assael Architecture
Developer George Wimpey City (now Taylor Wimpey)
Main contractor Carillion

The Great Northern Tower is a tall apartment building in Manchester city centre, England. It stands 72-metre (236 ft) high and has a unique sloped design. This modern building is home to many apartments and adds a special look to the city's skyline.

What is the Great Northern Tower?

The Great Northern Tower is a high-rise building mainly used for homes. It is located on Watson Street in the heart of Manchester. The building was planned in 2001. Its construction began a few years later in 2004.

Building the Tower

Building the Great Northern Tower took about three years. It was finished in 2007. The total cost to build this impressive tower was around £32.8 million. Inside, there are 257 apartments where people live.

The building was designed by a company called Assael Architecture. The actual construction work was done by Carillion. They worked together to create this unique structure.

Design and Appearance

The Great Northern Tower has a very special design. It is sloped, meaning it leans to one side. This unique shape was planned to match the curved roof of the Manchester Central Convention Complex nearby. This makes the tower stand out in the city.

The outside of the tower is covered with glass, metal, and grey tiles. It looks very modern and sleek. The building's height changes as it slopes, going from 10 storeys tall at one end to 25 storeys at the other. There are also two levels underground.

Images for kids

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    Aerial view at sunset

  • Great Northern Tower

    Viewed from Manchester Centre

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    Great Northern Square

  • Great Northern Tower2

    Viewed from behind

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