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Tony_H1 · July 19th, 2012, 07:46 PM

Its not under construction boys. Will soon be back in the ether that is the Manchester Metro area 15 pages back.

man med · July 19th, 2012, 08:20 PM

why isn't anybody talking about the sloped roof - follow the floor lines of the building to the top - its another sloping Manc tower.

ferge · July 19th, 2012, 08:26 PM

I hadn't noticed

But on a closer look, it would seem that it has a slope that covers around 6 or 7 storeys. Well that is something!

Seasonedbest · July 19th, 2012, 08:50 PM

Simpson must have a warehouse full of the same cladding in different colours. Bet he can’t wait to get rid of the stuff.

man med · July 19th, 2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by man med

why isn't anybody talking about the sloped roof - follow the floor lines of the building to the top - its another sloping Manc tower.

Just looked at the MEN (paper) its not a sloped roof - Just looks like it is

andysimo123 · July 19th, 2012, 08:55 PM

Could be worse. Could be cladding like on that student tower or even worse like one of the travel lodge potato hotels.

Saul Silver · July 19th, 2012, 09:01 PM

I love Mr. Simpson.

Without sounding bitter it is a bit plain but I like plain buildings when the cladding is decent, you cant go wrong really. The cladding looks strong, smooth and finished unlike the 17 NWS.

Another 100metre+! you can run but you cant hide NY, London, Tokyo.

Saul Silver · July 19th, 2012, 09:05 PM

Its gonna look massive from Hulme, Moss side, Whalley range etc. May even block the view of the Beetham completely from some streets.

miffmoff · July 19th, 2012, 09:34 PM

Nice 'Z' shape / overhang.

I like it. The area will look funked up with this, the overhangs on the proposed first street, and beetham. Replace the 'n' in that as you please.

ferge · July 19th, 2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by man med

Just looked at the MEN (paper) its not a sloped roof - Just looks like it is

It is a sloped roof, follow the window line across (bad effort, I know

)

edit - actually you know what, it might not be (think I've cut between floors)

it is hurting my eyes trying to tell.

Seasonedbest · July 19th, 2012, 09:55 PM

From MEN quotes

Quote:

"Must have taken him ages to design that.”

Sums it up for me.

CHG · July 20th, 2012, 01:56 PM

I don't like it. It's boring... but then, I'm comparing it to other skyscrapers around the world in cities where they are the norm. I'm sure the likes of New York has it's own share of big and boring. On a positive note, it will help attract more big buildings to the city I suppose. With a bit of luck, this will end up as a "filler" amongst other 'scrapers rather than a stand out building. At least we're getting something, and it's big. I'm sure every single other city in the UK (apart from London) wishes they were in the same position.

Retroboy · July 20th, 2012, 03:53 PM

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Retroboy · July 20th, 2012, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHG

I don't like it. It's boring... but then, I'm comparing it to other skyscrapers around the world in cities where they are the norm. I'm sure the likes of New York has it's own share of big and boring. On a positive note, it will help attract more big buildings to the city I suppose. With a bit of luck, this will end up as a "filler" amongst other 'scrapers rather than a stand out building. At least we're getting something, and it's big. I'm sure every single other city in the UK (apart from London) wishes they were in the same position.

I like it - its good to have buildings in Manchester like this that look more conventional. I would hate too see too much arty stuff like the civil Justice building. Maybe the edges could be more rounded and not so straight..... Bring this and others like it on!!!

Caiman · July 20th, 2012, 08:58 PM

Guys there is an existing thread for this building: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...1515192&page=4

adejola99 · July 20th, 2012, 09:30 PM

it does have a sloped roof. Personally i think it isn't that bad and at least its better than the derelict building that's currently there, that's for sure.

Oh and it doesn't have that crappy random cladding- always a bonus!

jrb · July 20th, 2012, 10:06 PM

It's not a sloped roof, it's flat. I asked that question at the public exhibition.

Bluegate74 · July 20th, 2012, 11:08 PM

BLAND MEDIOCRITY!

js1000 · July 20th, 2012, 11:38 PM

Some people don't like "glass box" architecture. They must think that the lego Arndale Tower and New Wakefield Tower look better than the CIS Tower or Beetham Tower.

Meadows · July 21st, 2012, 12:16 AM

I like it but how is it architecture? It's like he said, "alright lads we got all of these glass windows out of the back of a van, let's just build a fucking rectangular skyscraper near where that piece of shit construction site near the Mancunian Way is, gotta shift this before the filth catch on"

But hey, it's tall, the materials will probably be of a good quality and it's in a new development area. At least it isn't multi-coloured.

July 19th, 2012, 08:20 PM	#102
man med DJ MedZ Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,229 Likes (Received): 25	why isn't anybody talking about the sloped roof - follow the floor lines of the building to the top - its another sloping Manc tower. __________________ . . . https://soundcloud.com/deejay-medz DJ MedZ - Vangelis Bladerunner end theme remix http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SRxbkW1FRY . . .

July 19th, 2012, 09:01 PM	#107
Saul Silver Sent to me from heaven Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,059 Likes (Received): 3	I love Mr. Simpson. Without sounding bitter it is a bit plain but I like plain buildings when the cladding is decent, you cant go wrong really. The cladding looks strong, smooth and finished unlike the 17 NWS. Another 100metre+! you can run but you cant hide NY, London, Tokyo. __________________ "When Manchester United are at their best I am close to orgasm." — Gianluca Vialli

July 19th, 2012, 09:05 PM	#108
Saul Silver Sent to me from heaven Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,059 Likes (Received): 3	Its gonna look massive from Hulme, Moss side, Whalley range etc. May even block the view of the Beetham completely from some streets. __________________ "When Manchester United are at their best I am close to orgasm." — Gianluca Vialli

July 19th, 2012, 09:34 PM	#109
miffmoff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 26 Likes (Received): 0	Nice 'Z' shape / overhang. I like it. The area will look funked up with this, the overhangs on the proposed first street, and beetham. Replace the 'n' in that as you please. Last edited by miffmoff; July 19th, 2012 at 09:45 PM.

July 20th, 2012, 01:56 PM	#112
CHG Manc born n' Bred... Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Manchest'oh Posts: 183 Likes (Received): 6	I don't like it. It's boring... but then, I'm comparing it to other skyscrapers around the world in cities where they are the norm. I'm sure the likes of New York has it's own share of big and boring. On a positive note, it will help attract more big buildings to the city I suppose. With a bit of luck, this will end up as a "filler" amongst other 'scrapers rather than a stand out building. At least we're getting something, and it's big. I'm sure every single other city in the UK (apart from London) wishes they were in the same position. __________________ 19... and that's a "fact" *THIS IS...*

July 19th, 2012, 07:46 PM	#101
Tony_H1 was Local lad Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 901 Likes (Received): 131	Its not under construction boys. Will soon be back in the ether that is the Manchester Metro area 15 pages back.

July 19th, 2012, 08:26 PM	#103
ferge Like 'Berg' Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wigan Posts: 5,427 Likes (Received): 86	I hadn't noticed But on a closer look, it would seem that it has a slope that covers around 6 or 7 storeys. Well that is something!

July 19th, 2012, 08:50 PM	#104
Seasonedbest BANNED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,371 Likes (Received): 5	Simpson must have a warehouse full of the same cladding in different colours. Bet he can’t wait to get rid of the stuff.

July 19th, 2012, 08:55 PM	#106
andysimo123 wind-up merchant Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,877 Likes (Received): 8	Could be worse. Could be cladding like on that student tower or even worse like one of the travel lodge potato hotels.

July 20th, 2012, 03:53 PM	#113
Retroboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 113 Likes (Received): 5	[QUOTE=C Last edited by Retroboy; July 20th, 2012 at 05:01 PM. Reason: delete

July 20th, 2012, 08:58 PM	#115
Caiman I love those crazy dutch Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 10,127 Likes (Received): 132	Guys there is an existing thread for this building: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...1515192&page=4 __________________ ~touched by his noodly appendage

July 20th, 2012, 09:30 PM	#116
adejola99 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 47 Likes (Received): 0	it does have a sloped roof. Personally i think it isn't that bad and at least its better than the derelict building that's currently there, that's for sure. Oh and it doesn't have that crappy random cladding- always a bonus!

July 20th, 2012, 10:06 PM	#117
jrb 10th February 2008 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 26,425 Likes (Received): 278	It's not a sloped roof, it's flat. I asked that question at the public exhibition.

July 20th, 2012, 11:08 PM	#118
Bluegate74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 214 Likes (Received): 0	BLAND MEDIOCRITY!

July 20th, 2012, 11:38 PM	#119
js1000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,341 Likes (Received): 121	Some people don't like "glass box" architecture. They must think that the lego Arndale Tower and New Wakefield Tower look better than the CIS Tower or Beetham Tower.

July 21st, 2012, 12:16 AM	#120
Meadows Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kaohsiung/Manchester/Llandudno Posts: 149 Likes (Received): 2	I like it but how is it architecture? It's like he said, "alright lads we got all of these glass windows out of the back of a van, let's just build a fucking rectangular skyscraper near where that piece of shit construction site near the Mancunian Way is, gotta shift this before the filth catch on" But hey, it's tall, the materials will probably be of a good quality and it's in a new development area. At least it isn't multi-coloured.

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