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Great Northern Tower Also known as GN Tower

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Clad in glass, metal, and grey tiles, the GN Tower slopes in profile from 10 to 25 storeys.
The sloping roof draws its inspiration from Ian Simpson's popular design at 1 Deansgate in Manchester and has helped popularise this look amongst other local developments.

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Architect: Assael Architecture
Developer: George Wimpey
Main Contractor: Carillion PLC

Reference Data

Reference No.: 150
First Uploaded: 19-02-2006
Last Editorial Date: 10-11-2011

Building Location

Address: Windmill Street, Manchester. M2
Council: Manchester City Council
County: Greater Manchester
Region: North West
Country: United Kingdom

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Building Specification

Status: Complete
Proposal date: 2001
Construction start date: 2004
Completion date: 2007
Style: Post Modern

Pinnacle Height (AGL): 90.00
Pinnacle Type: Spire
Roof Height (AGL): 72.00

Great Northern Tower

Total Floors (O.G): 25

Market Data

Primary Use: Residential
Secondary Use: Retail

Floorspace (sq m): 25,700.00
Flats: 257

Construction Cost: £32,800,000.00
Budget Date: 2004