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Design Tonic, a commercial design and build specialist, has been appointed as the communal interiors fit-out partner for No.1 St. Michael’s, one of Manchester’s most prestigious new office developments.
The building is part of the £400 million St. Michael’s mixed-use scheme, which is being delivered by Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments, and comprises offices, apartments, hotels, shops, a public square, and rooftop restaurant in the heart of Manchester. Once compete, it is expected to be the first fully Net Zero Carbon commercial development in the city.
Design Tonic will be responsible for creating multiple common spaces throughout the £150 million, 200,000 sq ft office building, which is spread across nine-floors and aims to achieve world-leading standards in sustainability. The brief includes the delivery of a reception area, business lounge, multiple lobbies, changing rooms and communal facilities.
Office space at No.1 St. Michael’s has already been pre-let to a number of high-profile tenants including US financial firm, S&P Global; international law firms, Pinsent Masons and Hill Dickinson; media company, Channel 4; and global computing firm, Arm.
Anthony Kilbride, Director of Relentless Developments, said: “No.1 St. Michael’s is attracting an extremely high calibre tenant and we’re committed to providing the highest standards throughout all areas of the building. This extends to the design and fit out of all shared spaces in order to offer our occupiers an unrivalled experience in functionality and comfort.
“The team at Design Tonic impressed us with their extensive experience delivering outstanding office interiors. We’re thrilled to be partnering with them as we bring to life our vision for the communal areas of No.1 St. Michael’s.”
Design Tonic Co-Founder Amanda Cook said: “No.1 St Michael’s is a truly impressive project, and we are delighted to have been appointed on such a high-profile scheme. The team will be creating spaces that balance contemporary elegance with practicality and accessibility, to provide an environment for employees and visitors that is focused on productivity, wellbeing and the creation of a world class workplace.”
