Full refurbishment, fit-out, and FFE of Pall Mall in Manchester: a Grade II listed, post-war landmark reimagined as a high-performance, sustainable workspace.
Project Overview
Appointed as principal contractor, we managed all elements of the scheme across a 120,000 sqft GIA development, delivering a technically complex retrofit over a two-year programme.
The £33m project transforms a building with ageing systems into a modern workplace, without losing the character that made it worth keeping in the first place.
Scope of Works
This wasn’t just a fit-out. It was a full repositioning of the asset.
Our role included:
– Full strip-out and refurbishment of the existing building
– Complete M&E upgrade and replacement of legacy systems
– Delivery of serviced office space
– Construction of workspace floors, café, gym, and changing facilities
– Installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) throughout
– Coordination of all trades as principal contractor
– Full façade replacement
We also delivered significant structural interventions, including:
– A single-storey extension to create terrace and plant space
– A two-storey extension providing additional office and plant space
– Structural opening formed between upper and lower ground floors, with installation of a feature staircase
Refurbishing a listed, mid-century building comes with a different set of rules.
– Existing systems were at end-of-life and required full replacement
– The structure needed to be adapted, not stripped back and rebuilt
– Modern performance standards had to be achieved without compromising architectural integrity
– Engagement with conservation and heritage organisations
This required a careful balance between preservation and performance, particularly around sustainability and building fabric upgrades.
The Result
The completed scheme delivers flexible, occupier-ready workspace across three towers, designed to support a range of working styles.
Key features include:
– Coworking, private, and serviced office space
– Shared lounges and bookable meeting rooms
– Ground floor reception, café, and collaboration areas
– On-site gym, showers, parking, and cycle store facilities
– Roof terrace and external amenity space
The building was 90% let at launch, demonstrating strong demand for well-located, high-quality retrofit workspace.