Manchester Skyline

[Scottie Dog]

Rather than clutter the Infrastructure thread I thought we should have a new one to show the remarkable changes that are happening to the Manchester skyline. Updates are courtesy of Skyscrapercity.

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[Scottie Dog]

There seems to be so much construction going on in Manchester at the moment. (photo courtesy of 0161Manchester on SSC)
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[Scottie Dog]

Another update showing parts of the non-stop changing skyline in Manchester - all photos courtesy of SSC Manchester (Projects and Construction) thread.

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[David_itl]

Wwe can do a compare and contrast to the above photos. My bosses took the team I am part of to Cloud 23 in Beetham Tower as a thank you for the hard work we've been doing. Took 2 quick snaps - apologies for the panorama shot having a bit of reflection on the right hand side.


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[Scottie Dog]

A further update on the Manchester Skyline courtesy of SSC

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[Aviador]

The growth of the Manchester skyline has been phenomenal. The pictures in this thread are spectacular.

 

[Scottie Dog]

While up at the airport this morning I took the opportunity to get a few shots of the city centre skyline - and that of neighbouring Salford Quays. My apologies for the quality if they appear slightly unfocused.

Manchester City Centre
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Cranes to the left, cranes to the right
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Salford Quays
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[Aviador]

Great pictures @Scottie Dog . Where were you when you took those? The Manchester Skyline is coming on in leaps and bounds, I'm very impressed. Are they all residential or are some mixed use or for office use?

 

[Scottie Dog]

I was on the top floor of the new T2 car park at the airport!!

I believe a lot are residential.

 

[Aviador]

Crikey, I wasn't aware you could see the Skyline like that from the airport. Is the evening sunset scene in the post above taken from the airport as well?

 

[Scottie Dog]

Not that I'm aware of. The sunset one appears to have been taken from a lower level and I think was possibly a bit closer to the city centre.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Courtesy, as usual, of SSC and in particular Ian Clarke on Flickr

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[Aviador]

I don't know what the largest tower is called but it makes Bentham Tower look small now.

 

[Scottie Dog]

I don't know what the largest tower is called but it makes Bentham Tower look small now.

It's Deansgate Square and the tallest tower is 201 meters high.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Taken (as usual) from SkyscraperCity and the cloud patterns as the cross the Deansgate Circle building is wonderful. All I can add is - enjoy.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Aviador - I know you'll see this so a quick question. When you look at the Manchester Forum this thread stays on page two as it shows "Replies N/A".

Any reason for this? Thanks

 

[Scottie Dog]

Deansgate Square, viewed from the Hilton Manchester

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[Scottie Dog]

Travelling back through Piccadilly station this afternoon I happened to look across at the old London Road fire station - wow, just look at the difference between the freshly cleaned stonework and the dirty old bits behind the scaffolding and on the turrets (spelling)
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[Scottie Dog]

Taken from the Circle Sq Twitter pages - July in quick-time:

Another month done and dusted on site, here's July in 40 seconds!
@SiskGroup

@Bruntwood_UK

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[Scottie Dog]

Another from SSC - numerous cranes can be seen at various sites. This a city with an ambition to grow (upwards).

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