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WeasteDevil · March 1st, 2006, 11:07 PM

Why was the arean itself codenamed "Vector" in the first place?

The Longford · March 1st, 2006, 11:26 PM

It was glass - it had a gold sheen to it. Bit 80's if you ask me.All looked a bit too Dallas. Like a glass Arndale (if you know what i mean?) There was nice model kicking about which i saw. I suppose the name Vector was all thrusting and futuristic and that. Stupid 80's name aswell!

jrb · March 1st, 2006, 11:30 PM

I see Aidan's spitting his dummy out again.

Mr F****** high and mighty!

andysimo123 · March 1st, 2006, 11:30 PM

The car park is quite large theres also car park to the left of the image.

dirtyred619 · March 1st, 2006, 11:33 PM

Oh yeah I can see New Century House reflecting in it now! No, for such a serious proposal I'm puzzled that only this (quite poor) render seems to exist. I remember seeing the model when it as displayed inside Victoria Station behind a window near to the horrid toilets.

dgnr8 · March 1st, 2006, 11:44 PM

Vector were a company putting the whole thing forward. They were responsible for the Arena I believe and that was then called the Vector Arena. The whole thing was planned for the Olympics, but only the Arena was to be built regardless.

Jongeman · March 2nd, 2006, 12:54 AM

I've got a really good colour render of the vector tower in an old copy of a City Council economic development brochure. Unfortunately I have no way of posting it on here! I've thought for a while that it needs to be posted......(how??)

It was an optimistic and quite grandiose scheme, at a time when Manchester's economy was relatively lackluster (not at all like today). The intention was that it was to provide hotel and office space.....no apartments.

jrb · March 2nd, 2006, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jongeman

I've got a really good colour render of the vector tower in an old copy of a City Council economic development brochure. Unfortunately I have no way of posting it on here! I've thought for a while that it needs to be posted......(how??)

It was an optimistic and quite grandiose scheme, at a time when Manchester's economy was relatively lackluster (not at all like today). The intention was that it was to provide hotel and office space.....no apartments.

Scan it, photshop it(if you want to?), go to photobucket, upload it, paste it in to thread.

caw123 · March 2nd, 2006, 11:28 AM

Farsight · March 2nd, 2006, 11:38 AM

Yes please.

Jongeman · March 2nd, 2006, 12:50 PM

Well there you have it, cheers caw.

jrb - My scanner died a long time ago!

jrb · March 2nd, 2006, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jongeman

Well there you have it, cheers caw.

jrb - My scanner died a long time ago!

Buy a new one then or borrow one from a friend.

If you need anymore suggestions/advice please pm me.(lol)

jrb · March 3rd, 2006, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caw123

Would we be happy with that design today?

The jury's definitely out on that one.

Martin G · March 3rd, 2006, 12:13 AM

It's still a more interesting shape than, say Inacity Tower, isn't it?

The Longford · March 3rd, 2006, 12:22 AM

Like i said before - alright in 1980's downtown Dallas but not the razzzle dazzle of modern Manchester.

jrb · March 3rd, 2006, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Longford

Like i said before - alright in 1980's downtown Dallas but not the razzzle dazzle of modern Manchester.

Martin G pleads for more time, as Mr Longford reaches a quick verdict.

"Guilty!"

The Longford · March 3rd, 2006, 12:46 AM

The 'market' has changed beyond recognition since Vector first came in. There is no point debating the design above because it aint ever going to happen. Ever!
Ive said before that this part of town is crying out for another big building - if we do get one lets just hope its a good un'.

WeasteDevil · March 3rd, 2006, 01:03 AM

As an corporate HQ office block, the old design isn't a bad one, but a tower on that site will never be used as such will it?

oscar9 · March 3rd, 2006, 10:21 AM

Lets put it this way,if it was that design or no tower at all then I would be happy with it.Especially if it was black/silver reflective glass or greeny blue like Beetham,the gold is not very Manchester is it.

Metrolink · March 3rd, 2006, 10:28 AM

If only the roof of Victoria was the same as in the model I'd be happy.

March 1st, 2006, 11:07 PM	#81
WeasteDevil Salford Red Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Salford in Castellon Posts: 1,549 Likes (Received): 0	Why was the arean itself codenamed "Vector" in the first place? __________________ "Manchester is the only English city which can look London in the face, not merely as a regional capital but as a rival version of how men should live in a community." - AJP Taylor

March 1st, 2006, 11:26 PM	#82
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 4	It was glass - it had a gold sheen to it. Bit 80's if you ask me.All looked a bit too Dallas. Like a glass Arndale (if you know what i mean?) There was nice model kicking about which i saw. I suppose the name Vector was all thrusting and futuristic and that. Stupid 80's name aswell! __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

March 1st, 2006, 11:33 PM	#85
dirtyred619 In The Ghetto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 418 Likes (Received): 0	Oh yeah I can see New Century House reflecting in it now! No, for such a serious proposal I'm puzzled that only this (quite poor) render seems to exist. I remember seeing the model when it as displayed inside Victoria Station behind a window near to the horrid toilets. __________________ Up Yer Ronson

March 3rd, 2006, 12:13 AM	#94
Martin G Compulsive : Obsessive Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GET TO FUCK, WHY DON'T YOU? Posts: 7,325 Likes (Received): 40	It's still a more interesting shape than, say Inacity Tower, isn't it? __________________ 147 metres: so is this the height of Birmingham's ambitions? The city surely deserves better. Arena Central / Arena Square / V Building The incredible shrinking tower: 245m --> 187m --> 175m --> 152m --> 150m --> 147m --> 143m --> ???m

March 3rd, 2006, 12:22 AM	#95
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 4	Like i said before - alright in 1980's downtown Dallas but not the razzzle dazzle of modern Manchester. __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

March 1st, 2006, 11:30 PM	#83
jrb 10th February 2008 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 26,420 Likes (Received): 276	I see Aidan's spitting his dummy out again. Mr F****** high and mighty!

March 1st, 2006, 11:30 PM	#84
andysimo123 wind-up merchant Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,877 Likes (Received): 8	The car park is quite large theres also car park to the left of the image.

March 1st, 2006, 11:44 PM	#86
dgnr8 Mmm, Danone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,778 Likes (Received): 5	Vector were a company putting the whole thing forward. They were responsible for the Arena I believe and that was then called the Vector Arena. The whole thing was planned for the Olympics, but only the Arena was to be built regardless.

March 2nd, 2006, 12:54 AM	#87
Jongeman van het noorden Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Far East Manchester Posts: 1,683	I've got a really good colour render of the vector tower in an old copy of a City Council economic development brochure. Unfortunately I have no way of posting it on here! I've thought for a while that it needs to be posted......(how??) It was an optimistic and quite grandiose scheme, at a time when Manchester's economy was relatively lackluster (not at all like today). The intention was that it was to provide hotel and office space.....no apartments.

March 2nd, 2006, 11:28 AM	#89
caw123 Hit the north! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,697 Likes (Received): 0

March 2nd, 2006, 11:38 AM	#90
Farsight Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,997 Likes (Received): 24	Yes please.

March 2nd, 2006, 12:50 PM	#91
Jongeman van het noorden Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Far East Manchester Posts: 1,683	Well there you have it, cheers caw. jrb - My scanner died a long time ago!

March 3rd, 2006, 12:46 AM	#97
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 4	The 'market' has changed beyond recognition since Vector first came in. There is no point debating the design above because it aint ever going to happen. Ever! Ive said before that this part of town is crying out for another big building - if we do get one lets just hope its a good un'. __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

March 3rd, 2006, 01:03 AM	#98
WeasteDevil Salford Red Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Salford in Castellon Posts: 1,549 Likes (Received): 0	As an corporate HQ office block, the old design isn't a bad one, but a tower on that site will never be used as such will it? __________________ "Manchester is the only English city which can look London in the face, not merely as a regional capital but as a rival version of how men should live in a community." - AJP Taylor

March 3rd, 2006, 10:21 AM	#99
oscar9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,255 Likes (Received): 39	Lets put it this way,if it was that design or no tower at all then I would be happy with it.Especially if it was black/silver reflective glass or greeny blue like Beetham,the gold is not very Manchester is it.

March 3rd, 2006, 10:28 AM	#100
Metrolink Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,738 Likes (Received): 0	If only the roof of Victoria was the same as in the model I'd be happy.

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